American Standard Flush Valve Replacement

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2 жыл бұрын

In this American standard flush valve replacement video, I show you how to remove and replace a vintage American standard actuating unit. Originally made from heavy brass construction, the modern replacements are constructed of plastic.
My recommendation was to replace the entire toilet but there were some obstacles in the way and the customer stated a possible bathroom renovation in spring 2022. I located a replacement actuating unit and proceeded with yet another American standard flush valve replacement. Enjoy the video!
Regards & Happy Plumbing!
Bob
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@williampeters6004 2 жыл бұрын

God blessed you with enormous patience. I find dealing with people to be totally impossible this stuff you get into would make me totally crazy. You're amazing

@charlesrichardson2615 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the advice 🙏, saved alota time and money , and I love these old vintage toilets

@BobsPlumbingVideos Ай бұрын

Thanks for checking out the video!

@butalina 2 жыл бұрын

You saved me a ton of money..I never fixed a toilet until I saw how you replaced the gasket between the tank and the bowl. I was able to replace all 3 ...One gave me a problem...A bolt was too rusty to remove with a philips...So I had to buy a small hand saw and cut the bolt between the bowl and tank...Took me 30 mins just to cut threw the bolt.

@theevannoahshow9368 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for listing the replacement part! I have this exact toilet and wasn't sure which actuator I needed.

@jagonzales12 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Bob love your instruction videos & the way you explain the repair. Keep up your good work. God Bless you, James

@frankm496 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Bob for sharing and a great job. Nice to see you in your work truck too. Glad you didn't shut down. Once again fantastic channel and Once again your video's don't suck. ..TAKE CARE

@richardgarcia6108 2 жыл бұрын

The video was excellent. I like the fresh new perspective from your service van. Lighting and audio were very good. Short specific videos like this one is exactly what most DIYers and others prefer. K epp up the good work!

@JohannnesBrahms 2 жыл бұрын

You are always a joy to watch. Always with a smile you master every job with experience, knowledge and imagination. Your videos are superb!

@BobsPlumbingVideos 2 жыл бұрын

So nice of you! Thank you, Bob.

@tonym6920 2 жыл бұрын

Good to see you again Bob! You were lucky to find that part, I’m sure the customer was happy! Maybe she’ll seek your advice when she decides to renovate the bathroom, kitchen etc. I’m sure you’ve seen some plumbing renovation nightmares. Thanks for the vid. 👍👍

@briandjordjevic9969 2 жыл бұрын

I have fixed the same problem. I like the blue block idea!!

@tonydelgrego2906 2 жыл бұрын

Nice professional repair

@catcolbert9044 2 жыл бұрын

I always enjoy watching your videos and learning how to do stuff. :) Take care.....

@Gefreiter44 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding video presentation. Very detailed with clear video. I appreciate your showing the actual flush operation. I have a similar unit But American Standard did not send installation instructions showing the proper positioning of the valve in the toilet. I will definitely try "Blue Block". I also coat the gasket with a light application of silicon grease to help preserve longevity.

@mrkrasker9609 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing this Bob I have never seen how these toilets where set up. If i was confronted with one of these and knowing she was going to remodel later I would have used JB weld around the flush valve and been done with it.

@armandomadrigal9793 2 жыл бұрын

Happy plumbing!! Indeed Bob. Good tip on that blue block, thanks. The wife loves your hair

@BobsPlumbingVideos 2 жыл бұрын

I'm lucky to have hair approaching 71 years, YIKES! Thanks for checking out the video, Bob.

@louietheplumber3609 2 жыл бұрын

Good video thanks for the ride bob

@seniorcomputer3292 2 жыл бұрын

Commendable. Thank you

@TheBreezing 2 жыл бұрын

Thats awsome! I carry that one peice actuating unit on my truck!. Hodes Co. has them.

@oknave327 2 жыл бұрын

Good one!

@walterbordett2023 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the nice easy to follow video. That Blue Block is messy stuff but it is very effective.

@BobsPlumbingVideos 2 жыл бұрын

100% , have some lacquer thinner with you to clean up!

@brucebradshaw5947 2 жыл бұрын

Back when toilets flushed good.

@tomdale1313 Жыл бұрын

good repair, tanks for sharing...

@BobsPlumbingVideos Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@joseantoniovazquez8474 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I replace flush valve

@BobsPlumbingVideos 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help

@mysciences Жыл бұрын

Good tips ty

@BobsPlumbingVideos Жыл бұрын

Happy to help

@paullamb4680 6 ай бұрын

Came here looking for info on repairing one piece of American standard but I think it’s newer design and seems like it’s complicated the valve they’re using now Not your conventional flapper. Found this video informative still.

@jefferygrady3181 2 жыл бұрын

That was an awesome video Bob! That blue sealant looked alot like leaklock! I have had great success with that ! Had a similar issue with a 1957 Kohler toilet ! The seal between the tank and bowl was leaking! I couldn't replace the toilet as you can not buy a blue toilet today that would match the tile in the bathroom! Why are all of them white today Bob? Found I could get a Kohler in black if I ordered it!

@paddyboycooper8858 4 ай бұрын

my mom still has this toilet in her bathroom lol

@matthewh117 Жыл бұрын

Just did this on mine with the old brass actuator. Hardest part was finding the parts

@BobsPlumbingVideos Жыл бұрын

Becoming more difficult to find! Thanks for checking out the video, Bob.

@garykrell2058 10 ай бұрын

Looks like you might want to give that chain a little more slack 😊

@zoeeymagoo 7 ай бұрын

Hey Bob, Ive just replaced the entire actuator assembly just as you've done in the above video. Problem continues the same as before I changed it out. What else can be draining my tank at a rate of about 6-8 times an hour?

@dparre 7 ай бұрын

Hi Bob! Thank you for this, this is very helpful. Can you provide the link to the Blue Block when you get a chance? I have a leak even though I replaced the actuator with flapper and flush valve and black seal to the porcelaine but still leaking through the bowl. So the tank is never getting filled as water runs out through the bowl as it fills up. So the fill valve never stops running....

@BobsPlumbingVideos 7 ай бұрын

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@realestateservicessaleshea99 2 жыл бұрын

I use that blueseal on everything!🤣🤣🤣😅 🍺🍺🍺🥃🥃🍿🏌🏻‍♀️ Stay safe. Retired (werk'n)keyboard super tech. Wear your safety glasses!

@dansr2590 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. I have 3 of the old American Standard one piece toilets. They have been a real pain for over 30 years. Constantly battling the flush valves. Is there a kit to convert these to a different more reliable type of flush valve? Thank you.

@BobsPlumbingVideos 2 жыл бұрын

Not for these particular models, plain bad design in my opinion. Regards, Bob.

@bettertvreceptionwithfoilf7100 6 күн бұрын

I have a question, and it has to do with memory. I recall grey rubber floor-mounted pneumatic toilet flushers. I would see them occasionally here or there, in rest areas.. Henry Ford Museum had them years ago.. I haven't seen them since the sixties. Do you know what I'm even talking about?

@BobsPlumbingVideos 6 күн бұрын

Apologizes, I do not!

@zoeeymagoo 7 ай бұрын

How long does the Blue Block need to dry before the tank can be refilled?

@BobsPlumbingVideos 7 ай бұрын

If you can 24 hrs, but in this video I filled the tank immediately.

@daveparker839 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting. Do you have a link for the fill valve and the flush handle for this vintage toilet? The handle on the toilet I’m in front of has the handle staying down when it is flushed so the flapper never drops. You have to pull it back up every time and visitors obviously don’t know to do this.

@BobsPlumbingVideos 2 жыл бұрын

Take a photo of the handle and inside the tank and send it to info@robertsessaplumbing.com.

@tedmcdonald3377 2 жыл бұрын

😎🛠️😎🛠️😎

@vgernyc 2 жыл бұрын

Would you recommend a flushometer based toilet or a tank based one for home use? My apartment building currently uses flushometer toilets but some tenants have been remodeling and opting for tanks instead. Just wondering what you think?

@BobsPlumbingVideos 2 жыл бұрын

Many apartments in my area are equipped with flushometers, just the way they were built back then. I personally like a tank as it doesn't feel like a public restroom. A good number of people opt for a toilet tank when they're doing a complete bathroom renovation. Thanks for checking out the video! Bob.

@polarbear11729 Жыл бұрын

Bob, do you coat the gasket with Blue Block? Thanks for the video!

@BobsPlumbingVideos Жыл бұрын

Yes! a light coat is all you need.

@jasonbkau 2 жыл бұрын

Blue Block seems too risky for me. And it’s permanent right? Could silicone grease work to make a better seal since mine has very slow leak (fill valve kicks on every 4 hours).

@BobsPlumbingVideos 2 жыл бұрын

You could tr, or use Mega Lock pipe joint compound, not as lethal as Blue Block.

@everythinghomerepair1747 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve replaced a few of those before. The last one I did, the part that I purchased from a hardware store leaked right out of the package. I ended up having to order from online.

@BobsPlumbingVideos 2 жыл бұрын

I try my best to get the original O.E.M. parts, but for this repair that's becoming more and more difficult to find.

@alirE2904 2 жыл бұрын

How do you replace modern flush valve/flapper with old american standard kind. New barrel looking one for old fashion just low flapper type.

@BobsPlumbingVideos 2 жыл бұрын

Not quite understanding your question? Do you have some photos I could take a look at? Send then to - info@robertsessaplumbing.com

@Gods-Elect 7 ай бұрын

Would it be posible to just put sealent around the ring where the gasket is to seal it without taking it apart?

@BobsPlumbingVideos 7 ай бұрын

I've never tried it, but you would have to dry it out Completely (24/48hrs.) Then use a high quality silicone caulk and cross your fingers!

@neelam5434 2 жыл бұрын

Hi bob. Have used your tips for many moons, my toilet makes a loud foghorn noise when I flush it - but I can’t seem to find anything to help? Any tips. Many thanks

@BobsPlumbingVideos 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like the fill valve could be the problem (loose washer / diaphragm). If it's a banging problem check this video out kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j9SFntuCz62cY2w.html

@neelam5434 2 жыл бұрын

@@BobsPlumbingVideos fixed it was the diaphragm ! thank you so much

@stevendistefano8920 Жыл бұрын

I have the same toilet and recently replaced the entire flush valve and flapper that comes with it from the factory model and I’m still having an issue with water slightly leaking from the tank into the bowl. I used blue block just to be safe and still having an issue. Maybe something to do with the fluid master water levels? Any ideas what could be causing the problem? Thanks

@BobsPlumbingVideos Жыл бұрын

Check that the refill tube is above the overflow. If it's shoved down inside the porcelain overflow, it's going to siphon water back into the bowl.

@rogerwadell8784 2 жыл бұрын

Question, I don't see the black gasket on your repair. Did you use it with the blue block in place?

@BobsPlumbingVideos 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I applied the blue block to the tank then set the flush valve with the black gasket in place.

@goodcat4644 2 жыл бұрын

@@BobsPlumbingVideos ,thank you for your come back. I've got a new gasket now I'll go back to supply house for the blue block. Yes the toilet is leaking under the flush valve, I should have went to the video first.

@michaelprice8633 Жыл бұрын

Any experience with a. Intake wall mount toilet? It doesn’t flush. The tank will deplete during a flush cycle, but the bowl doesn’t empty.

@BobsPlumbingVideos Жыл бұрын

Make and Model # ?

@flottagraphics Жыл бұрын

Can I use this replacement flush valve? LASCO 04-2353 Replacement Flush Valve for 1-Piece Toilets with Flapper and Chain, 3-Inch?

@BobsPlumbingVideos Жыл бұрын

If Lasco say sit compatible, go for it. I prefer original O.E.M. parts.

@kathleenmurray3977 Жыл бұрын

Hi, I'm pretty sure the gasket is no good on mine. I can't get the screws out of the brass seat....any suggestions? I'm scared to break the porcelain! Do you think if I can't get the brass seat - if I dried the area really good - maybe if I painted the blue block around the gasket it may seal it? Or do you think another sealant may work? Thanks Kate

@BobsPlumbingVideos Жыл бұрын

If you can dry it out COMPLETELY you can try to apply some Flex-seal around the perimeter of the flush valve. Read the instructions carefully! amzn.to/3ohkXLx I would brush it on and allow it to dry at minimum 24 / 48 hours.

@kathleenmurray3977 Жыл бұрын

@@BobsPlumbingVideos Thanks Bob!

@jasonbkau 2 жыл бұрын

My American Standard one piece was filling every 15 minutes so I replaced this flush valve but I still have a slow leak and it’s filling every 1 hour and 45 minutes. I can see a very slow drip into the bowl. My new flush valve has the brass seat rather than plastic seat. Should I try the Blue Block? It looks like you put Blue Block in two places: 1) between the plastic seat and gasket and 2) between the gasket and the porcelain essentially sandwiching the gasket in Blue Block. Is that correct?

@BobsPlumbingVideos 2 жыл бұрын

That is correct! It's just good practice I.M.H.O. to prevent unwanted callbacks. An option would be to use a very thin ring of plumbers putty between the gasket and the bowl, blue block between the gasket and the flush valve.

@jasonbkau 2 жыл бұрын

@@BobsPlumbingVideos I’m a little scared of Blue Block because it seems permanent? And I am worried plumbers putty will clog the bowl if any comes loose. Would silicone grease help?

@aglasserm1679 2 жыл бұрын

The owner is paying a fortune in water bills to have the old 3 gallon toilet. She would be better off changing it now. Nice work!

@muziklvr7776 19 күн бұрын

Depends on where one lives. I use 4.0 and 5.0 toilets from the 50's and 60's. Also use a top loader washer from the 70's. My water bill was $22 last month.

@aglasserm1679 Күн бұрын

@@muziklvr7776 you are still using resources and it’s always better to conserve resources than to waste them. When the price goes up people will begin to use less.

@muziklvr7776 Күн бұрын

@@aglasserm1679 Water is neither created nor destroyed, we're drinking the same water dinosaurs urinated in.

@aglasserm1679 Күн бұрын

@@muziklvr7776 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/n72onqSZ3rLKn6s.htmlsi=xBKKTYiXz7uz4lOt

@MathCuriousity Жыл бұрын

did you use the blue block to cover all of the rubber gasket? In the last pic it shows about a third of the black rubber not painted with blue block.

@BobsPlumbingVideos Жыл бұрын

I placed it on the bottom of the flush valve and on the bottom of the porcelain tank. I did not coat the rubber gasket, 4:57.

@MathCuriousity Жыл бұрын

@@BobsPlumbingVideos thank you for the clarification!

@NormanGoodlin-it4lr Жыл бұрын

My toilet continues to leak every 1 to 2 minutes even with new valve parts installed and a brand new gasket with the flush valve. The tank is extremely clean but that doesn’t seem to be the problem. The valve kit I installed is the original American Standard part with all metal pieces and not all plastic like todays. I am bewildered by this because it eliminates the toilet off our bedroom and is pink in color. I don’t want to change to an all white toilet since it would not match the rest of the bathroom. The toilet is about 52 years old and a similar toilet in a blue bathroom has no problems. I did notice that the gasket under the brass piece is bigger extending out side the gasket all around. This is not true of the new gasket. Please help me with any suggestions you might have. Thanks, Norm Goodln

@BobsPlumbingVideos Жыл бұрын

My only thoughts are to add the blue block compound between the bottom of the flush valve and rubber gasket as well as between the gasket and tank surface as I did in the video. Very sparingly, a very light coat is all that's required. Other than that, are you sure there are no visible cracks? After you go thru the process, flush it put some foos coloring in the tank and cross your finger the color does not show in the bowl.

@MathCuriousity Жыл бұрын

Also why is it missing that little black tube that is supposed to fill the bowl up as the tank is filling?

@BobsPlumbingVideos Жыл бұрын

6:59 white refill tube is in place. This tank has a built in porcelain overflow tube.

@MathCuriousity Жыл бұрын

@@BobsPlumbingVideos oh built in ok thanks!

@j.c.4192 2 жыл бұрын

Can you replace it with modern parts?

@BobsPlumbingVideos 2 жыл бұрын

Not that particular toilet model!

@j.c.4192 2 жыл бұрын

@@BobsPlumbingVideos thanks for the knowledge. I just got the rubber piece replaced. Too bad home Depot sells the whole unit #4#5#6 together. Did not want to wait for a week for Amazon.