I have tried every wrench i have crescent plumbers and locking pliers and now the nuts won t come off and the tube and valve are moving instead when i.
Toilet unscrew lock nut.
To locate the supply valve follow the water supply line or hose from the underside of the tank to where it meets the supply valve at the wall.
I have done this before and always seem to have a problem.
Loosen the nuts with an adjustable wrench.
Shut the water supply off for the toilet where you will be removing the lock nuts.
This time i cannot remove the two plastic nuts under the tank holding the metal intake tube to the tank and the valve.
Heat the tip of an old screwdriver and it ll split the nut when it melts through to the shank.
Works great for kitchen sink holding nuts lav faucets.
If the nuts don t have wings lock a pair of locking pliers around each one in turn.
Once it begins turning release.
Hold the bolt steady while you turn the nut counterclockwise.
Locate the coupling nut on the underside of the toilet tank.
Step 3 spray penetrating lubricant in the threads of the plastic bolt if the nut does not unthread easily.
While turning these stabilize the bolt from above with a screwdriver.
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Hold a hacksaw blade up to the nut where it meets the underside of the bowl.
Some nuts have wings that you can grasp with your fingers.
Eventually and in an effort to save money some of the companies started shipping these ballcocks with a white metal nickel composite lock nut and coupling nut.
Start by rocking the bolt by tightening then loosing this may be all you need to break through the rust.
Grip the top of one of the bolts with adjustable pliers then fit an adjustable wrench around the nut.
Don t twist the screwdriver until the plastic cools it ll then snap right off.
Then finish loosening the nut with your fingers.
Most of the better companies supplied a brass lock nut and a brass coupling nut to connect the water supply tube.
Another great tool i have found that is made by irwin tools is there original locking wrench.
Use a pair of pliers to just loosen the coupling nut.
Place the plastic nuts in a safe location and pull up on the back of the toilet s seat.
Empty the bucket and place it underneath the water supply line.
Turn the handle on the supply valve all the way to the right to cut the water supply.
If you can t grip the nuts with the wrench use a pair of pliers.
Cut off the stuck bolts if you cannot remove the screws.
When you unscrew the screw the pliers will hit against the toilet bowl and prevent the nut from turning and it will loosen.
I am trying to replace the valves inside the toilet tank.
