This video saved me at LEAST $100 in plumber bills... THANK YOU!!! I'm a single female and am trying to do some of the "minor" repairs for my home and with this video, it only took me about half an hour. I purchased the tool for removing the filter on eBay for about $10 and that saved a lot of effort. My Sloan Flushmate is over 20 years old and the leak from the filter was the only issue in all that time. I was willing to purchase a whole new tank but now I don't have to.
@SparkyChannel
3 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@bluesriot2
3 жыл бұрын
my fave part is when u say to reinstall it w/an initial cc spin til it sits right in the threads, i've been doing that for years, a great tip to avoid xthreading. thanks for the vid, worked like a charm
@SparkyChannel
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@bluesriot2
3 жыл бұрын
got a 3 in1flushmate tool for 7$ , my lucky day
@SparkyChannel
3 жыл бұрын
@@bluesriot2 Excellent!
@krobinson99
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I watched several plumbing channels and they left out how to properly adjust the cartridge height. Leave it to an electrician to fix a plumbing problem 😂!
@gtwons4310
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Never changed one of these in my almost 50 years of home maintenance. Thanks to your video, it took me less than 5 minutes!
@SparkyChannel
10 ай бұрын
Great to hear!
@carlosmoniz9570
2 ай бұрын
How much are you being paid for that statement
@gtwons4310
2 ай бұрын
@carlosmoniz9570 how cynical are you? I'm not compensated for a single thing on social media. Wish I could convert my opinions to rewards, but sadly, that hasn't happened yet.
@TimLewallen
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the clear instructions and video. I ended up not needing to replace the cartridge, I just needed to snug it down a bit.
@SparkyChannel
Жыл бұрын
Excellent!
@jayry9
3 ай бұрын
thank you! I replaced mine but it was still running. I found your video and it helped me. I don't have the wrench so I used the handles of a large pair of pliers.
@jcaleca60
2 жыл бұрын
Another job well done by Sparky I'm an electrician I get involved in everything else electricians could do everything The only thing I heard these toilets blow up I looked on KZitem
@SparkyChannel
2 жыл бұрын
Darn right, electricians can do everything! Yes, Sloan sent someone out to my house to change out the tank.
@stancrawford1166
10 ай бұрын
great video even for a 85 year old home maintenance person
@SparkyChannel
10 ай бұрын
God Bless You!
@tonil2718
3 жыл бұрын
We changed everything out. Put in a new inlet screen, duckbill valve and the cartridge. The old cartridge was filthy! We’ve had this toilet for over ten years without a problem. Anyway, after all of that, the toilet is still running. Do we need a whole new tank??
@BigmoRivera
3 жыл бұрын
Great Job SPARKY 👍🏽💧⚡️
@SparkyChannel
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bigmo!
@wizardbase
3 жыл бұрын
Question ...if I tighten the the new Sloan cartridge down past when the water stops filling the bowl and continue to tighten it, will it lower the water level in the bowl. ..that is my objective to have a lower water level in the bowl.
@DamnitCalebDonald
2 жыл бұрын
Extremely helpful thank you
@jessphilps4298
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the Video - always wanted of these and just order the Flushmate M-101526-F31 FM III can't wait to see how it works
@SparkyChannel
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Jess. They aren't too difficult to install although you do have to take your toilet apart. Having the Flushmate wrench I show in the video will be a big help for you. Good luck!
@RB-mi7zv
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! You helped me fix my issue
@SparkyChannel
10 ай бұрын
Welcome!
@briandipierro8865
2 жыл бұрын
If I can't get the removal tool from anywhere, is there a way I can do this without it?
@johnzabroski5396
2 жыл бұрын
People often use a thick handle wrench by using the grip handles in the slots. Just be gentle.
@stephenevans684
Жыл бұрын
This is the second one for the basement bat. kzitem.infoUgkxOuLt8IL_GxhhaK8DBuKEL-zV0UJVpWZn , works great
@swedesboromusicstudio9737
4 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@codykrob2691
5 ай бұрын
Thank you
@paulajones4037
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Spraky
@juroya82
Ай бұрын
How often should I replace the cartridge?!
@davearellano3102
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this!
@SparkyChannel
2 жыл бұрын
You're so welcome!
@TakoElevators
Жыл бұрын
This is the recalled 501-B.
@infiniteg7852
3 жыл бұрын
My tank is real Slow to fill up.. Probably every 10 minutes or so before I get another flush. Any recommendations? Thanks
@SparkyChannel
3 жыл бұрын
Check for a corroded stop valve.
@lkhjsdfg
5 ай бұрын
Well..The 504 I got put in was brand new and it won’t stop running. No adjustments will make it stop.
@SparkyChannel
5 ай бұрын
I think you need to keep tightening until it stops running.
@steevvvippch5589
9 күн бұрын
@@SparkyChannel I got a new cartridge and kept tightening slowly until it wouldn't tighten any more and it still ran. Backing it off it eventually got to a point where it stopped running but the flush was pathetic. I adjusted the actuator. Then it had a good flush usually but after about three flushes, it sticks down and runs without stopping. Pulling the actuator up let's it fill and stop. I tried tightening the lock nut on actuator which helped a little then made it flush poorly again. Are there any tricks to fine tuning the thing?
@ILVT_Plumbing
Жыл бұрын
That flushmate is recalled and could randomly explode and seriously hurt someone
@konamanstudio2447
4 жыл бұрын
I never seen one of those tanks in the💩 before no I know how to fix the💩 if I ever run across one You take care 🍻🍺
@SparkyChannel
4 жыл бұрын
Cheers with a beer! 🍻🍺
@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations
4 жыл бұрын
You typically see them in minimarts, office buildings, and restaurants.
@alialgahim313
3 жыл бұрын
Your such a badass!!! This helped me!!!
@SparkyChannel
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@brigittetaylor1646
3 жыл бұрын
Has anyone experienced musty odors that you cannot clean away?? I've tried everything. Is this the toilet? The water? The mechanism? This is my first time with this type of toilet.
@cohall46
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@SparkyChannel
3 жыл бұрын
You bet, thanks!
@victormorales56
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks 🙏🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍👍
@SparkyChannel
2 жыл бұрын
Most welcome!
@johnmoser3594
Жыл бұрын
I screwed mine in slowly, but it never stopped running. It's snug, and I'm not sure if "snug" to me is the point where it has to screw down further or the point where screwing it down further will break it. How do these things work internally?
@SparkyChannel
Жыл бұрын
Kepp screwing it down, it should stop running.
@nathanjago7377
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve tried replacing cartridges many times over the years. It has only worked twice. I follow the installation instructions to a T. What am I doing wrong?
@SparkyChannel
2 жыл бұрын
What happens when it doesn't work?
@JMurphy357
10 ай бұрын
I replaced my cartridge but the toilet has a very high pitched whistling noise for a few seconds and the very end of the fill cycle. Any ideas of how to fix this problem?
@SparkyChannel
10 ай бұрын
Try adding some water to the tank, about 3 cups or so. Mine works better with some water in the bottom of the tank.
@deadtrev
2 жыл бұрын
I have a #503 Series and it continues to run and also as a leak behind the take that sprays water upward. Do I need to replace the entire tank? Or, just a part?
@richardeaster2094
2 жыл бұрын
I had the same issue and my research led to it needing to be the self contained unit must be replaced.
@MrTooTechnical
4 жыл бұрын
cool. how old was this vid? your screwdriver tells the tale
@SparkyChannel
4 жыл бұрын
I think it was from 2018. This is a repair that I do a lot of. These are really powerful toilets and they prevent clogs but there is a certain amount of maintenance. They've had recalls as well.
@OCC_Plumbing_and_Restorations
4 жыл бұрын
@@SparkyChannel Yours is recalled
@SilverMoon1134
Жыл бұрын
I absolutely hate these things. Our building has 3 and always having issues
@sommerday77
10 ай бұрын
May I ask what are the issues you are experiencing with the Sloan Flushmate? (I'm in market for a toilet)
@SilverMoon1134
10 ай бұрын
loud whistling sounds and constant need for adjustments. When it works its great but man...@@sommerday77
@warrenken4686
9 ай бұрын
Same here, it’s brand new and a piece of garbage. The water will not stop running. I spend 2-3 hours slowly adjusting the cartridge clockwise then clockwise. Brand new and here i am another few hours slowly adjusting
@SilverMoon1134
9 ай бұрын
@@warrenken4686 such a pain right?
@warrenken4686
9 ай бұрын
Luckily under warranty still, just had the plumber replace the entire flush valve unit.
@lexuzsauma8755
3 жыл бұрын
Great video
@SparkyChannel
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@rsp6549
4 жыл бұрын
Start of a joke: So a plumber and an electrician walk into a bathroom ... What channel is this? lol. Thumbs up anyway.
@SparkyChannel
4 жыл бұрын
LOL! Thanks so much!
@princenoah21
4 жыл бұрын
Who was the other guy?
@SparkyChannel
4 жыл бұрын
The guy living in the house. He was very happy to have his toilet working again. LOL!
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