Prepare & Disconnect Water Supply
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Replacing a Wax Ring...Avoid a Plumbing FAIL!
What happens here
To begin, place a sponge near the toilet's water supply to catch any drips. Then, locate and turn off the water supply valve to the toilet. Disconnect the flexible supply line from the toilet tank's fill valve. Next, flush the toilet to empty the tank and bowl of water. Remove the toilet tank lid and, using a sponge or old towel, manually remove any remaining water from both the toilet tank and the bowl. This ensures a clean and manageable workspace.
Goal: Safely drain the toilet tank and bowl.
Tools and materials
- Adjustable Wrench — Disconnecting the supply line from the toilet tank
- Safety Gloves — Protecting hands from dirty water and wax
- Sponge — Soaking up residual water from the toilet tank and bowl
- Water N/A — Flushing and draining the toilet