They include:
- The proper distance from the back wall to the toilet flange.
- The correct amount of space on both the right and left side of the toilet.
- The right amount of space in front of the toilet bowl.
- The best spot to put the cold-water supply line in.
How to make sure the supply line is for a toilet and not a sink?
Make sure the supply line you buy is for a toilet and not a sink, they are different. Put the nut, then the ferrule on the line and start the tubing into the valve. Turn the nut finger tight. Put the nut on the toilet and tighten finger tight. Tighten them down if you are sure they fit.
What size fitting is needed for a toilet water supply line?
Toilet water supply line come in three styles. Most of the time, you have a 3/8" fitting at the shut off valve and a 7/8" fitting at the toilet tank.
How many wrenches to tighten a leaking pipe?
Never try to tighten a leaking line with just one wrench. This is especially true when the fittings are old and corroded. Use two wrenches, one on the fitting you are tightening and the other on the valve or pipe you are tightening to.
What to do if toilet water line is corroded?
If the toilet water supply line is too corroded you will need to replace it. Shut the water off at the water shut off valve. Is the valve old and corroded to? See the article 'Repairing Water Shut Off Valves', for information. With the water off you will want to loosen the fittings. The two wrench thing applies even when you are removing the old one.
What is flexible toilet supply line?
Flexible toilet supply lines have factory installed ends on them. These ends have integral washers built into them, so they are ready to go.
How long does it take to install a toilet water line?
Simple, less than ten minutes to install one of these. Toilet water supply lines come in two styles. Plastic lines are less expensive and are usually white. Stainless steel lines cost a little more. The steel lines are still flexible and are a little tougher.
How long is a tank line?
These lines come in various lengths, such as 9", 12" , 15" and 20". Try to get a length that is slightly longer than what you need. Too long and you will have to loop it under the tank. Not the end of the world, but less desirable.
