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Old 05-07-2021, 06:40 AM
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Originally Posted by fpmoravcik View Post
Do nothing Unless you want to replace the cheap valve which I recommend
Some of the Bidets have a tee connection that is installed at the bottom of the tank, some install the tee at the wall connection.

Those push/pull valves have a couple of rings with teeth that dig in to prevent the water pressure from blowing the valve off. If you just twist and pull the plastic pipe will get chewed up and the next push on valve you put on will have trouble sealing if it uses an oring for a seal. Use a pipe cutter to cut the valve itself (so you don't shorten the pipe) then use tin snips to cut the metal rings with teeth. This way the pipe is untouched and you can use something like a metal valve or tee with a shark bite connection that is removable with a plastic tool.