Article: Go to your local hardware store and purchase a new toilet fill valve. Most new toilet fill valves are universal, meaning they will fit in almost any toilet. However, if you are worried about fit, take your old toilet valve with you to the store and use it to assess whether a potential replacement will work. Even if your old toilet fill valve had a separate float, a newer valve with the float integrated onto the shaft will work. Remove the new toilet fill valve from its packaging. Be sure to read the directions it comes with. The fill valve should come fully assembled, so you should be able to put it straight into the toilet. Remember to also clip the new refill tube to the overflow tube. It is important to pay attention to how any included washers and nuts should be attached to the valve. There should be washers on the inside and the outside of the tank where the fill valve goes through it. Washers on the inside and outside of the tank ensure that there is a water-tight seal around this connection point. When you have the toilet fill valve in place, the final part of its installation is to tighten a lock nut onto the threaded part of the valve. This is located on the underside of the tank. When doing this, it is important not to tighten the nut too hard. The nut should be tightened by hand to ensure that you don't tighten it too much. Tightening the nut on the bottom of the fill valve with a wrench or pliers could crack the toilet tank or the valve. Once the replacement fill valve is in place, it's time to get the water flowing again. Attach the supply line to the bottom of the new fill valve. Make sure that there is a washer inside the end of the supply line and tighten it with a wrench until it's tight. Then turn on the water by turning the shutoff valve counter clockwise until it stops rotating. Be careful not to overtighten the washer, or the nut could crack and the connection will leak. If you see any leaks, immediately turn the water off at the shutoff valve. When you turn the water on, the tank should start filling right away. Once the water is turned back on and your toilet tank has filled, then you can adjust the float on your new toilet fill valve. The float's location can be adjusted with a clip on its side, a set screw at the top of the float shaft, or by adjusting a screw at the top of fill valve where the float attaches. Look at the directions of your new toilet fill valve for exact directions for float adjustment. When positioned correctly, the top of the float should be set at about 1 inch (2.5cm) below the top of the overflow pipe. The goal is that the float comes up and shuts off the water before the water gets high enough to flow over the top of the overflow pipe.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Purchase a new toilet fill valve. Put the new toilet fill valve in place. Make sure all the washers are in place. Tighten the fill valve nut carefully. Reattach the water supply line and turn on the water. Adjust the float.
Article: Though it may be tempting to share your anger with your ex in the form of a long, hate filled email, a text message, or angry voicemails, avoid contacting him or her in any way. Creating distance between you and your ex will help you to process your emotions and not get sucked back into the negative feelings you associate with your ex. If you need to exchange personal items post break up, enlist the help of a friend or relative so you do not have to see your ex face to face. Give yourself time away from your ex so you can move forward with your life, free of any reminders of past anger and hatred. Often, anger and hatred are emotions that can distract you from your needs. Take the time to re focus on yourself by pampering or treating yourself. This could be a long bath, a walk in your favorite area, or working on a hobby or craft. Practicing self care will show you have compassion for yourself and give you the opportunity to focus your energies on your needs, rather than the needs of your ex. To motivate yourself to focus on the future, rather than the past, create a list of short term and long term goals for the year. Think about skills you have wanted to learn or get better at, but were not able to get to due to your relationship with your ex or dealing with your hatred after breaking up with your ex. These could be short term goals like take a cooking class or long term goals like run every morning or do yoga at least three times a week. Focus on realistic goals that you feel you can meet and push yourself to achieve these goals. You'll get a boost of self confidence and feel good knowing your energy and personal time is not being spent on your ex-partner. When you are dealing with break up feelings, it can help to lean on your family and close friends as your support system. Often, family and friends will encourage you to let get of your hatred of your ex and focus on your goals for the future. They can also offer guidance and support in a constant and accessible way. Don't be afraid to ask for their help or advice if you are struggling with your feelings of anger and hatred. Leaning on family and friends during a hard time can make all the difference and give you the confidence you need to finally let go of negative feelings.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Avoid contact with your ex partner or spouse. Practice self care. Make a list of goals for the coming year. Spend time with family and friends.