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Re: Toilet Broken Overflow Tube

Jeffy3

2006-12-27, 9:25 am

Speedy Jim wrote:

> Get the finest tooth hacksaw blade. Break off
> one end, so that you can work the teeth in closer.
> Hold the blade vertical inside the brass fitting.
> (Use a good glove)
> Scrape the threads with the teeth as you revolve
> the blade around the fitting opening. With some
> effort and patience you should be able to extract
> the broken brass threads.
>
> Take the old tube to a big hardware store
> (I doubt that BigBox will be much help.)
> There are 3 different Refill tube (Overflow) diameters.
> Match one up. Saw cut to proper length.
> Use sealant (Loctite) on the threads.
>
> Jim

Jim thanks again. This worked like a charm. The toilet is up and
running (pun intended).

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