Where does the little hose in the toilet go?
The refill tube goes into the overflow tube and that water fills the bowl after each flush.
Where does the refill tube go in the toilet tank?
The Refill Tube must be located above the Overflow Tube. If it’s pushed down into the Overflow Tube, it can siphon water from the tank into the bowl causing the Fill Valve to cycle on and off.
What is the purpose of the overflow tube in a toilet tank?
An overflow tube is a vertical tube inside the tank of a toilet. It’s purpose is to move water into the bowl in the case where the ballcock malfunctions to prevents water in the tank from overflowing. When the flush lever is pressed it pulls the chain that opens the flush valve.
What is tank refill tube?
The refill tube is a flexible plastic tube in the center of the toilet tank that trickles water into the toilet bowl when the toilet is refilling. Toilets must have a small amount of water standing at the bottom of the toilet bowl as a trap that seals the bathroom against sewer gases.
Where is the refill tube on a Kohler toilet?
The refill tube is near the inside rear of the toilet tank. It connects to the fill valve and distributes water into the overflow tube of the flush valve. Sometimes sediment buildup causes water restriction in the tube resulting in poor filling.
How do you fix a leaky toilet refill tube?
Fixing the refill tube in the back of the toilet tank is a matter of either cleaning or replacing the tube. Turn the toilet water supply valve handle clockwise to stop the water flow to the tank. The supply valve is behind the toilet connecting the water line to the tank and the water line coming out of the wall or floor.
How do I replace the refill tube on my tube?
If there is significant buildup inside the tube, or you cannot penetrate through the tube, simply replace the refill tube with a new one. Push the end of the holding clip into one end of the tube. Push the opposite end of the tube over the nipple on the side of the fill valve.
How do you fix a toilet that won’t fill up?
How to Fix the Refill Tube in the Back of a Toilet 1 Turn the toilet water supply valve handle clockwise to stop the water flow to the tank. 2 Take off the tank lid and flush the toilet. 3 Turn the water supply valve counterclockwise slowly until you begin to see water flowing through the fill valve nipple.