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Old 09-01-2010, 11:41 PM   #1
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Default Swapping flushometer toilet for conventional toilet

My house came with a flushometer setup that I want to get rid of (for resale aesthetics mainly). The rough-in for the toilet was 8 inches, so I took the wall back a bit to make room for the new toilet, now how should I go about getting the supply line connection I need? Right now it has a tee that leads straight to the flush valve. I need to get the tee out of the way because it sticks out taking room away needed for the tank. So should I turn the tee so it is out of the way and cap it? Then do I need to cut into the pipe to hook up the supply line to the tank? Here is a pic that may help you understand what I'm talking about:

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Old 09-01-2010, 11:49 PM   #2
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Normally, that valve is used for commercial applications only. Remove it completely and reroute the incoming water thru a reducer into 1/2" pipe, and have it come out of the wall at about 12" above floor level. If I remember correctly, the floor toilet flange should be set 12" away from the wall for a correct fit.
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Old 09-02-2010, 01:39 AM   #3
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If I am seeing correctly, the piping is galvanized. If you just turn the T sideways into the wall, you will almost certainly cause a leak on the side of the T that will be loosened up. This is not something that I would try to coach someone through via the internet.
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Old 09-07-2010, 08:27 PM   #4
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Why not keep it? You'll have good wOOsh for those big dumps.
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Old 09-08-2010, 12:25 AM   #5
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Nailer hit the nail on the head. My dream is to have a Sloan Valve Urinal. There is nothing like that woosh!
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