[Riachka]

Go on YouTube. I installed it myself and YouTube will take you step by step. Try putting in the brand name too. No special tool needed.

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Originally Posted by Juliewaters

I am planning on installing a bidet....but I need to disconnect the valve from the wall that goes to the toilet. I understand that a special tool that disconnects the proprietary valve from the wall is necessary to use so I can install my own valve. Does anyone know where I can get a hold of this tool?

Thanks
Julie

Are you sure you need to remove the valve? I've installed TOTO and COCO bidets and they connect by inserting a T in the existing plumbing.

[Pharmer]

I have installed two Luxe bidets. Maybe I am missing something but it is much easier to disconnect the end of tubing going in to the tank than at the shut off. BTW if you are installing a Luxe be sure to use the metal T and not the plastic one; I learned the hard way.
Pharmer

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by photo1902

Having replaced many of the Accor push/pull valves, I’ve never twisted them off. The 1/2” cpvc is way to flimsy to risk it. Instead, I use a mini tubing cutter (you can Google the technique). Once it’s off, prep the new valve by sanding both the remaining pipe from the wall, and the inside of the new valve. You can buy a 1/4 turn valve at Lowe’s or Home Depot. You’ll want the CPVC version, which is secured using CPVC primer and cement. You’ll also have to turn off the water to the house before removing the existing valve, of course.

That’s fine if got enough sticking out do wall.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Catalina36

Those of you who replaced the toilet push pull valves. What valves are you using to replace them??

PVC glued, Shark Bite, or a metal valve with a compression fitting??

Thanks for your reply in advance

I replaced mine with shark bite, very easy and shark bite has release tool. If you have the ability and the equipment PCV glued work great. IMO I don’t like compression style, IMO they tend to seep little causing discoloration and calcium build up. But depend on what you type material working with?

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Pharmer

I have installed two Luxe bidets. Maybe I am missing something but it is much easier to disconnect the end of tubing going in to the tank than at the shut off. BTW if you are installing a Luxe be sure to use the metal T and not the plastic one; I learned the hard way.
Pharmer

I agree, probably don’t need to remove the push pull valve for what installing? unless it has problem ( leaking, stuck pull/push valve, or just old and brittle).

[Tankerrich]

Originally Posted by EdFNJ

I just spun them around CCW 4 or 5 times and slightly pulled while doing so and they came right off. Did about 4 so far. Maybe I am just lucky?

Did the same thing. If not sure, talk to the guys at Home Depot or Lowes. The video helps also. No need to cut PVC pipe, just unscrew counterclockwise like the video shows you. BTW turn off the water and drain the water into a pan. Really not much water once you turn on the sink. WATCH THE VIDEOS.

[photo1902]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

That’s fine if got enough sticking out do wall.

If you use the technique myself and others have used, it doesn't matter how much of the CPVC it sticking out of the wall. You're cutting the Accor fitting, not the CPVC. There is absolutely no effect on the CPVC length. I think you're confused in what I recommended.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by photo1902

If you use the technique myself and others have used, it doesn't matter how much of the CPVC it sticking out of the wall. You're cutting the Accor fitting, not the CPVC. There is absolutely no effect on the CPVC length. I think you're confused in what I recommended.

Yes, you’re right, I was thinking you was cutting the pVC pipe, in my house not too much sticking out of the wall.

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My husband is a very good diy plumber. He doesn’t have a license but he has worked at a plumbing company for years as a salesman. He recently installed a kitchen faucet in our home up north so when we needed one in our new villa he went to Home Depot and bought a faucet. When he looked under the sink he was shocked! It was a “push pull plastic stop. This was not normal. He called a plumber and got the scoop. We had to pay the plumber to change every stop in the house.

[fpmoravcik]

Originally Posted by Juliewaters

I am planning on installing a bidet....but I need to disconnect the valve from the wall that goes to the toilet. I understand that a special tool that disconnects the proprietary valve from the wall is necessary to use so I can install my own valve. Does anyone know where I can get a hold of this tool?

Thanks
Julie

Do nothing Unless you want to replace the cheap valve which I recommend

[TCNY61]

Originally Posted by fpmoravcik

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.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by pgettinger01

These are push on fittings with stainless steel teeth. I was told you can pull and twist it off but it damages the PEX. If you are planning on a using a different fitting use a small hacksaw and cut the plastic fitting and not the PEX.

Pex fitting usually are held on by brass ring that crimped to barbed fitting the requires special tool kit to install them correctly. Push/pull push ons are on CPCV plastic tubing. I have removed several and so far never damaged the CPVC tube.