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GWP (PA)
I have an old wall hung tank 5/8" thick and am replacing an old flush valve.
The new valve shank has 1 1/2" of thread, and after installing the valve, washer and nut, there is only about 1/4" of thread left for the washer and slip joint nut for the flush ell.
I guess if this was a regular toilet and the valve sat in the big fat gasket there would be no problem.
Any suggestions as to how I can gain a little more thread so as to make a watertight connection?
Are there thinner nuts available?
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packy (MA)
you'll probably find one at a plumbing supply house. or search google for brass flush valve for low tank toilet.
[www.google.com]
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bernabeu (SC)
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"Measure Twice & Cut Once" - Retired U.A. Local 1 & 638
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m & m (MD)
Use a 2" brass nut instead of plastic. It has a much lower profile and a much higher price.
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packy (MA)
m & m.. their problem is they are trying to use a modern flush valve designed for a rubber tank to bowl washer. consequently the shank is much shorter.
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Paul48 (CT)
Looking at Bernabeau's picture, it looks like a brass flush valve with the copper pipe brazed into it would work.
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packy (MA)
they are using a low tank not a high tank.
a high tank has a smalled diameter flush pipe.
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bernabeu (SC)
Paul,
my pic was posted merely for a chuckle
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Paul48 (CT)
I suppose to someone that was use to trekking out to the outhouse, even that was a thing of beauty.
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KCRoto (MO)
Or if you need to hide a gun..
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