I work at the thetford call center, and I ALWAYS direct customers to your video when they need to replace their water valve. I do have to walk them through minute marker 2:51 because you put the o-ring up too high on the water valve. Is there any way to edit that part with you placing it in the correct spot underneath that ledge? I also built these toilets in the warehouse before coming to the call center, and I think you did a fantastic job on this video.
@robdillow6386
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for addressing the O-ring issue
@peteraltavista7508
Жыл бұрын
Great comment! Thanks, Meg!
@LackeysBeTrippin
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Meg!!! BTW I've edited the video to show correct position! Thank you!
@Nut_Meg
Жыл бұрын
@Lackeys Be Trippin' this is great thank you so much!
@jk2103
Жыл бұрын
Just a heads up for everyone - the water valve and the other piece that fit together has to be put together by putting the middle piece in from the back. Not the front.
@DaleLClay
Ай бұрын
Great to find this video, seems to be rare to show the pedal removal. If the plastic pin, that actuates the ball valve, (to allow the waste to evacuate), snaps off. Is that a five-minute fix, our... is that a toilet removal type project?
@livinglikenomads1547
9 ай бұрын
Finally someone that uses the correct technical terms! The turning valve thingy and the spring guy with the plug thingy. Lol - this sounds just like me! Good vid tnx.
@LackeysBeTrippin
8 ай бұрын
Glad to help. =D
@scottyp947
9 ай бұрын
Thank you for showing how to do this. I have a Thetford in my RV. It was running constantly when I turned on the outside water. By removing the pedal, I noticed the lever that the pedal controls had slipped past the plastic stop. I was able to put it back in the right position thanks to you showing the inner workings of it. Thanks again!
@LackeysBeTrippin
9 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@skunkedagain
9 күн бұрын
Great job. Thanks for doing this video. Great on the technical terms too :)
@thecomet9999
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. So helpful. Great pictures. I now believe this old lady can do this 💪. I got the kit and I'm now off to tackle this thing. Thanks again ❤️✌️
@LackeysBeTrippin
9 ай бұрын
So glad this helped! Thank you for the comment!
@thecomet9999
9 ай бұрын
@@LackeysBeTrippin You are welcome. Since this post I have learned something. The cheaper valve on Amazon is not OEM (it is represented as such) it is made in China and will fail. I purchased the real thing and installed it and it is working beautifully for about 4 months now.
@LackeysBeTrippin
9 ай бұрын
@@thecomet9999 oh wow that's great information for everyone! Thanks for sharing that. I didn't even look to see if there was an aftermarket one available!
@thecomet9999
9 ай бұрын
@@LackeysBeTrippin We mic'ed both the real Thetford and the Chinese knockoff parts and the dimensions were very different. The OEM leaked with in a week. Thanks again
@beejay7665
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for making and posting. Parts are now on order, I'll be tackling after the weekend. Want to reiterate what others have mentioned; you did great with the creative camera angles, not just talking us through the process, but making it easier to see what you are talking about and doing. Great job and thanks again
@LackeysBeTrippin
Жыл бұрын
I appreciate that! Hopefully you got it fixed okay.
@dreamthyf
3 жыл бұрын
Saw yalls rig in Princeton, WV this morning. Hope we treated yall right.
@LackeysBeTrippin
3 жыл бұрын
It was just a quick stopover but, yes, Princeton was great! Thanks for checking out our page! We hope you will consider staying along for the journey!
@joeshook7525
2 ай бұрын
Hi You said a different model number then what's on your toilet tag, your model i read on your tag is 42054 but you said 42049 thanks though for the video maybe it don't matter?
@dennisneuhaus2607
3 ай бұрын
So what do you do when the spring pops off?????? Ant special tools to replace the spring.
@josephtkacik7310
Жыл бұрын
Have you ever had the water inlet line "dripping". Not sure what's leaking. (Threaded part or the waterline /clamp)
@LackeysBeTrippin
Жыл бұрын
Sorry I've not experienced that, but the pipe should be a PEX fitting. You can get the clamps and tool at the local hardware store, although they're not cheap.
@wynkibabb1648
3 ай бұрын
very good video but you skipped over how to set the o-ring and I guess I'll figure it out but that to me was kinda important. Again thanks for the good work.
@jaydenedgel3428
5 ай бұрын
Help. I read instructions, and the leak was worse. I found this video and followed instruction, still bad. Toilet is out of commission till I can fix it
@DavidOMalley-hb7gf
4 ай бұрын
I'm having a tough time getting the pedal to stay on. I can get it on, but it pops off when I push it all the way down. Like the back of the pedal twists off when the pedal is all the way down. Any suggestions?
@ynAMe6Aj
Жыл бұрын
DO NOT put the O-ring where he shows it. It DOES NOT go all the way to the collar. It goes on the shaft and stops at the first "edge". If you put it on the way he shows it you will never be able to get it back together. The O-ring needs to go into the notch on the valve housing on the toilet. Just slide it on to the valve and stop at the first edge. It took me 30 minutes to figure this out. Very aggravating.
@altalkington3700
Жыл бұрын
Great point. Wish I’d read it before starting. I got the unit installed but it leaked badly. Since the new o-ring was stretched, I finally used both the new and old. Stopped the leak.
@ynAMe6Aj
Жыл бұрын
@@altalkington3700 Same on the leak. Had two gaskets fortunately.
@LackeysBeTrippin
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, sorry about that guys! =( For others watching since this comment, I've since edited the video to show correct position!
@ynAMe6Aj
Жыл бұрын
@@LackeysBeTrippin Do you want me to delete my comment?
@LackeysBeTrippin
Жыл бұрын
@@ynAMe6Aj No it's okay! I appreciate it! =)
@lucaswolf3913
2 ай бұрын
I don't understand why my handle keeps falling off the valve I've done right for sure
@branco9872
Жыл бұрын
That’s how u do a video 5 minutes straight to the issue. Thanks and this helped. It was semi easy 😀
@LackeysBeTrippin
Жыл бұрын
"Semi" easy... Well put. hahah
@zrated
Жыл бұрын
This is truly a lifesaver of a video. THANK YOU!!!
@LackeysBeTrippin
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Zack!
@petem6660
Жыл бұрын
I just did this repair today. After watching I don't know how many videos I came across this one. This video is for the same toilet we have in our RV. Your instructions were spot on and made the repair very simple. Thank you.
@LackeysBeTrippin
9 ай бұрын
Glad it helped! Thanks for the comment. :)
@ronvaughn7381
Жыл бұрын
Following your video I destroyed an O ring because peeling it up onto the thicker edge is not correct. It has to rest on the first edge to be installed properly and to function properly. After going overnight without a toilet I had to go to the RV store to buy a new kit just for the o-ring.
@LackeysBeTrippin
Жыл бұрын
I've edited the video to show correct position! Thank you!
@KarlRuegg
2 жыл бұрын
Great camera angles, entertaining, funny, to the point and short. Thank you so very much for all of your help!
@LackeysBeTrippin
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback Carl! Glad it was helpful! 😊👍
@drewgrows7765
Жыл бұрын
Glad I found this video, thanks. I just wish you could have done this in layman's terms.
@LackeysBeTrippin
Жыл бұрын
Haha Sorry Drew! I'll try and simplify the terminology a bit more next time. I know it was a lot of tech jargon. 😄
@colloidalsilver1096
7 күн бұрын
You are a guru
@kellydowney3701
8 ай бұрын
Is there a trick to removing the footpedal? I can't get mine to budge.
@LackeysBeTrippin
8 ай бұрын
Using that screwdriver or pry bar to carefully pry in front of and behind the pedal mount will help. Then you just have to wiggle it back and forth! The first time it comes off is tough!
@DonSmith-o7r
Жыл бұрын
Nice video but my big spring came off when I removed the foot lever…how do I put it back on?
@LackeysBeTrippin
9 ай бұрын
I know its been a long time and you've got this fixed by now but I'll answer for anyone else in the same predicament: Pliers and a lot of patience! You want to avoid that at all costs.
@badassmachine1966
Жыл бұрын
Mine is now leaking when I flush, should I replace the O ring?
@LackeysBeTrippin
9 ай бұрын
Yep try that first for sure!
@Josh62088
2 жыл бұрын
Were you able to order this from amazon? or did you have to go through Thetford?
@LackeysBeTrippin
Жыл бұрын
I picked this one up locally! They're very common.
@brenderkay54
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I can't get my valve to seat. How did you get it in so easy.
@ThomHoch
2 жыл бұрын
Had same issue... do not slid O ring all the way up on the water cartridge. See another comment below.
@LackeysBeTrippin
Жыл бұрын
You may need to bring the O-ring down as others have said. My apologies on that! (I know you've probably figured it out by now) heh
@nickchuck2837
2 жыл бұрын
The water in my toilet continues to run unless I push up on the pedal post flush....will this replacement valve most likely fix the issue? Thanks!
@LackeysBeTrippin
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Nick! Yes this should definitely take care of your issue. Ours was doing the same for a while. In fact, a new O-ring is probably all you need to remedy that. The ring dries and binds up, then doesn't allow the pedal to snap back up.
@MMOverlandAdventures
4 күн бұрын
My pedal keeps popping off.
@MMOverlandAdventures
4 күн бұрын
I figured it out. water valve inside portion with O-Ring has to come in through the inside of the outer section that clicks onto the side. I had on from the outside. DOHC!
@2SelfBTrue
Жыл бұрын
good follow through for me. I could see the total job done and do it myself. Haven't done it yet but know I can. thanks.
@LackeysBeTrippin
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome, thanks for the feedback and good luck!
@bsnouty4762
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!! Was able to change it myself but I couldn’t get the step back on alone. :)
@LackeysBeTrippin
Жыл бұрын
The step is a real pain sometimes. :) Thanks!
@samiam369
2 жыл бұрын
Great explanation, vid taking/editing. Short is good! And love the terminology 😀 subbed!
@LackeysBeTrippin
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Fran! 😀
@stephaniebrown7009
Жыл бұрын
Good video wasn't able to get pedal back on.
@LackeysBeTrippin
Жыл бұрын
Hope it helped! =)
@robv321
2 жыл бұрын
Love that we the same technical terms...that twistly lock thinky! :)
@LackeysBeTrippin
2 жыл бұрын
Like, what else would we possibly call it? LOL
@TerlinguaTalkeetna
2 жыл бұрын
Had the plastic foot pedal break the first time I tried this. It was old and plastic. Nice job!
@LackeysBeTrippin
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Steven, appreciate the feedback!
@RandyK1ng
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, very clear video; I've got to take this on soon. Just wondering, I didn't see you using any plumber's grease, especially on the O-ring. Do you find that to not be necessary?
@Nut_Meg
Жыл бұрын
Yes! In the warehouse, when building these, we use a silicone based grease. No sprays and stay away from petroleum based ingredients.
@LackeysBeTrippin
8 ай бұрын
Thank you! Yes, there is a grease included in the kit that you'll want to use to lube the O-ring. Good catch.
@garyc1954
Жыл бұрын
He put the O-ring in the wrong position.
@LackeysBeTrippin
Жыл бұрын
I've edited the video to show correct position! Thank you!
@young1939
Жыл бұрын
Thanks. Too bad my toilet is not a Thetford. I think it is a Dometic. The fixit kit is different.
@peteraltavista7508
Жыл бұрын
There is a really good video out there for the same procedure with a Dometic by J Carlson.
@young1939
Жыл бұрын
@@peteraltavista7508 Turns out my toilet is a Thetford. Thanks for the information anyway. 😉
@LackeysBeTrippin
8 ай бұрын
Aw man! Hopefully you got it fixed up!
@Motoxman319
Жыл бұрын
You make it look so much easier than it was for me lol. Thanks for the great video!!!
@LackeysBeTrippin
Жыл бұрын
It's a pain but I'm glad this helped! =)
@Harper14Racing
2 ай бұрын
Thank you a million. My flush pedal popped off and I just needed to see how things went back together. Thank you again.
@willbarnes6602
2 жыл бұрын
Funny, quick, and informative. Thanks.
@LackeysBeTrippin
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback! I couldn't stand all the boring, overly-long how-to vids out there so I tried to be different. More 5-minute how-tos to come, so please subscribe! :)
@krystofergabriel7658
Жыл бұрын
THANK YOU
@justintiffanycagle2015
5 ай бұрын
Excellent video. I will say, that I started watching this video to learn how to take the pedal off. After repairing my water valve leak, I watched the rest. Also, before buying any parts you may want to make sure your water valve o-ring is still good. If not then just buy an o-ring kit from Harbor Freight for a handful of dollars. If the seal is good, reassemble the water valve ensuring the seal is seated correctly. After reassembly, do not put the pedal on. Turn on the water to the toilet and verify the correct operation of the water valve and no leaks. Once verified, you may then replace the pedal.
@wendyl6185
8 ай бұрын
YES IT'S THIS EASY!!! Just had to replace ours and had just enough room to work without removing the toilet. Be patient, go slow, getting the spring and grommet in place took the longest. Less than 20 minutes.
@2305kb
7 ай бұрын
Apologies if this has already been answered. Where did you get your new valve?
@myleshansel7950
2 жыл бұрын
Nice video, I needed to replace my leaking valve. Not to bash you or anything, but at time mark 2:56 you state to place the "O" ring all the way up, this is incorrect, the seal needs to be against the first lip at least this was the case for me, with the "O" ring in the position you point out I would get a massive leak. Other then that nice video
@LackeysBeTrippin
Жыл бұрын
Gah! Sorry about that, thanks for the correction Myles!
@LackeysBeTrippin
Жыл бұрын
I've edited the video to show correct position! Thank you!
@wesleymurchie5409
Жыл бұрын
Saved my ass! Put it back together and went swimming 😂😂
@douglasthompson9482
Жыл бұрын
Great job….funny terms ( I am a marine engineer).
@hiitsbigyoshy4895
Жыл бұрын
what should i replace when the water does nt stop running?
@LackeysBeTrippin
Жыл бұрын
YOSHY: Sounds like your valve is sticking. If you lift up on the pedal does it turn off?
@LackeysBeTrippin
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it. =)
@waynesiddle2370
2 жыл бұрын
Perfect easy to understand and to the point 👌
@LackeysBeTrippin
Жыл бұрын
Appreciate it Wayne!
@jbs6370
2 жыл бұрын
What diameter magnetic did you use? Great video
@LackeysBeTrippin
Жыл бұрын
This was about 1/2" I believe. I can't find the tool right now to measure it! lol
@Nut_Meg
Жыл бұрын
You can use the tip of a pen too
@malcolmbeegle3093
Жыл бұрын
Very well done!
@LackeysBeTrippin
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Malcolm!
@chuckgilmore371
8 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video. I was told that the orfice was probably bad. My toilet keeps running. The parts you replaced will stop the toilet from filling up??
@LackeysBeTrippin
8 ай бұрын
Ours was sticking and running before the valve was replaced. I did take it apart and lube it a few times but ultimately it just needed the new parts.
@shanebrooker1863
Жыл бұрын
So my toilet leaks at the vacuum break device with constant flow into the bowl when pressurized. Is this a water valve failure or the vacuum break device failure?
@LackeysBeTrippin
9 ай бұрын
I'm sorry, I don't know the answer to this but hopefully someone else will!
@zrated
Жыл бұрын
Was your toilet dripping water from the back of the pedal and/or water valve? Mine has just started doing it where you have the small washcloth and I believe it's the water valve going bad.
@LackeysBeTrippin
Жыл бұрын
Mine was indeed coming from the back of the pedal, down the side of the toilet.
@robdillow6386
Жыл бұрын
Please fix the O ring issue in the video Sending many four letter words your way!!
@LackeysBeTrippin
Жыл бұрын
My bad, my bad!
@LackeysBeTrippin
Жыл бұрын
I've edited the video to show correct position! Thank you!
@lcsparky1
Жыл бұрын
"it's easy, 5 min" for just the water valve, yes. The technical term, springy thingy.. you never said how you got it to the retention clip before "popping" the for pedal off. Or how you liked it back up. It does not just "pop" in
@LackeysBeTrippin
9 ай бұрын
Hmm I thought I explained it as best I could. There is no retention clip on mine that needs to be removed prior to pedal removal, and the pedal does simply pop back on with a couple taps.
@DonSmith-o7r
Жыл бұрын
How do I put the big spring back on because mine came off…good grief, your video didn’t show the spring coming off. Thank you
@bradpower5266
Жыл бұрын
Mine did the same thing, just shot off when I pulled the valve out. I guess it just caught the edge of it. I had to wrestle it back on with some plyers, but I got it back on.
@LackeysBeTrippin
9 ай бұрын
Yep the spring should NOT come off. That happened to me when I took the valve off after posting this video. Try not to let that happen. LOL... You're in for a lot of work as bradpower5266 mentions.
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