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Supply Tube

Prerequisite Only
This is a prerequisite-only guide! This guide is part of another procedure and isn’t meant to be used alone.

Introduction

Prereq-only guide for disconnecting the supply tube from a gravity flush toilet.

  1. Supply Tube, Shutting off the Water Supply to a Toilet: step 1, image 1 of 2 Supply Tube, Shutting off the Water Supply to a Toilet: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Shut off the stop valve underneath the toilet by turning it clockwise until it becomes hand tight.

    • The appearance of this valve may differ from toilet to toilet, but most operate the same. Some valves require multiple turns to stop the water while others only require a quarter turn.

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  3. Supply Tube, Supply Tube: step 2, image 1 of 3 Supply Tube, Supply Tube: step 2, image 2 of 3 Supply Tube, Supply Tube: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Place a bucket under the supply tube to catch any dripping water.

    • Turn the coupling nut on the supply tube clockwise until it releases from the threaded shank on the bottom of the tank.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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