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DIY plumbing- disconnecting a proprietary valve
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?
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If you are referring to the plastic push-pull valve at the toilet, you don't need a tool. Here is a video that will show you how to remove the valve.
Remove Accor Tech Flowtite Push/Pull Valve - YouTube |
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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?
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Thank you very much
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mine would not twist off, but was easy to cut off and place new shutoff turn valve bought at Lowes on pvc left there
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Is it PVC or a PEX pipe ? , there is a difference in outside diameter.
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Hacksaw
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Replacing Push Pull Shut off valves with ?????
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 |
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Plumbers have the necessary tools, training and experience. For me, running the risk of the damage a flood in your home would cause isn’t worth the modest savings of DIY. Particularly if you don’t have the necessary tools or experience.
In the case that a flood occurs, do you know where your whole house water shut-off valve is located? Is it readily accessible? An open water pipe at line pressure puts out a huge amount of water each minute.
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DIY Plumbing-disconnecting a proprietary valve
If you are using a bidet toilet seat, there is no reason to disconnect the valve. The seat connects using the flex line that goes into the toilet tank. All you do is shut off the valve and drain the tank. Then you disconnect the tubing where it enters the tank. All of the connections are to that end of the tubing.
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You can remove the standard push on valves by turning them and applying a slight pull outward. The concern is that you break the glue joint in the wall which is a big issue. To prevent this use a small vice grip on the pipe behind the valve to prevent it from turning and possibly breaking loose the glue joint
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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.
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Are you installing a bidet toilet seat like Luxe? They give you a metal and plastic T connector that attaches to the toilet tank. You use the existing supply line (from the wall) to connect to the down and up part of the T and the bidet supply line for the seat connect to the left and right part of the T. I have the Luxe Bidet Neo 110 for about $30 and it works great.
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