How to Turn Off the Water Supply to a Toilet
How to Turn Off the Water Supply to a Toilet
Look for a faucet/tap on the pipe that leads to your toilet cistern/tank.
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If you have an older system (pre-1970s) your toilet may not have a shut-off valve.
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Try slipping a narrow length of wood under the lift arm/float lever (3) and straddling the board across the tank (front to back) to hold the lever up.
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Flush the toilet to empty it.
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After the completion of your repair work simply remove the board and or strapping to allow the float to refill the tank.
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