Toilet Unscrew Lock Nut

Turn the handle on the supply valve all the way to the right to cut the water supply.

Toilet unscrew lock nut.

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. Don t twist the screwdriver until the plastic cools it ll then snap right off. . Try and avoid 12 point wrenches and sockets as they likely to slip and strip the bolt head.

Heat the tip of an old screwdriver and it ll split the nut when it melts through to the shank. 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. Empty the bucket and place it underneath the water supply line.

Locate the coupling nut on the underside of the toilet tank. Hold the bolt steady while you turn the nut counterclockwise. Hold the bolts in place with the screwdriver as you turn the plastic nuts on the underside of the back of the toilet s bowl. Grip the top of one of the bolts with adjustable pliers then fit an adjustable wrench around the nut.

Loosen the nuts with an adjustable wrench. Cut off the stuck bolts if you cannot remove the screws. Hold a hacksaw blade up to the nut where it meets the underside of the bowl. I have done this before and always seem to have a problem.

Try a 6 point wrench or socket on your seized nut bolt. This time i cannot remove the two plastic nuts under the tank holding the metal intake tube to the tank and the valve. 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. If you can t grip the nuts with the wrench use a pair of pliers.

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. 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. While turning these stabilize the bolt from above with a screwdriver.

If the nuts don t have wings lock a pair of locking pliers around each one in turn. Works great for kitchen sink holding nuts lav faucets. Shut the water supply off for the toilet where you will be removing the lock nuts. Another great tool i have found that is made by irwin tools is there original locking wrench.

Once it begins turning release. Some nuts have wings that you can grasp with your fingers. Then finish loosening the nut with your fingers.