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Reconnect Water and Caulk Base

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What happens here

Re-attach the water supply line to the toilet's fill valve, hand-tightening first before using pliers to snug it up. Since it's a compression fitting, Teflon tape is typically not needed. Next, apply a fresh bead of caulk around the entire perimeter of the toilet base where it meets the floor. This provides a clean finish and prevents water from seeping underneath the toilet. Smooth the caulk bead with your finger for a neat appearance. Finally, turn the main water supply valve back on, allowing the toilet tank to fill. Once the tank is full, replace the tank lid. Allow the caulk to dry for approximately one hour before using the toilet.

Goal: Reconnect the water supply line, apply a bead of caulk around the toilet base, and then turn on the water supply, allowing the tank to fill.

Tools and materials

  • Caulk Gun
  • Pliers
  • Caulk / Silicone Sealant DAP (as shown)

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all that's left is connect our water line This is a compression fitting so you don't have to use any Teflon tape [Music] and then Finishing Touch get yourself some Caulking and caulk the perimeter around so the water doesn't get underneath it [Music] push down all the caulk right into that crevice so you get a nice good seal [Music] and lastly we're going to turn on our water give it about an hour for the caulking to dry let the water fill up in the next couple of minutes and just like that you successfully chained out your toilet

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