What to consider while buying toilet valves?

Easy-to-replace toilet valves are products that stop leakage of water by means of a flapper. They then allow the tank to fill up again quietly. You can repair a flush toilet yourself now within minutes, without any need to call a plumber. Some of the factors that every homeowner must take into account when buying a toilet valve are:

• Choose a standard size: Choose those toilet valves which fit into any toilet. Some common brand names are Kohler, American Standard, Mansfield, Glacier Bay, etc. Check with the shopkeeper on this point, or check the product's specifications yourself.

• Go for adjustable valves: Buy a valve whose size is adjustable. A 3” valve will be useless if the toilet requires an 8” valve. So make sure that the valve is compatible with your toilet tank.

• Check for water flow adjustment caps: Buy a toilet valve which has a water flow adjustment cap. This will not only prevent water from leaking--it will also save money since you don’t have to install an adjustment cap separately.

• Ensure that there is a shut-off valve: Check if the product has a rapid action water shut-off. It will prevent the toilet from running continuously—but this feature will quickly pay for itself.

By closely checking the product's specifications together with the tips provided here, you will be able to make the right purchase that will work out best for you.