My toilet began to run almost constantly, the tank refilling every 3-4 minutes. I had tried installing individual components which I suspected was the cause with little luck. Instead of buying a new toilet, I decided to rebuilt my existing one since new good-quality toilets are expensive and mine was in excellent condition.
I did a lot of research before buying this set and learned that quite a few new toilet manufacturers use all Fluidmaster components; this is quite a compliment.
The instructions are very thorough, clear and written in easy-to-understand language (in Spanish too). That isn’t true of some other brands. Note that it is important to thoroughly clean off scale, rust, and gunk from all areas of the tank and toilet which are going to have rubber gaskets seated on them, otherwise you will have leaks or poor functioning of your new “guts”. After installation, my toilet worked perfectly, even better than a new toilet since it is an older model which uses more water than the new models.
NOTE: you MUST determine either the tank capacity or the year of manufacture in order to choose the correct Fluidmaster model. This one is for older model toilets, specifically for 1.6 and larger gallons per flush toilets, and with a 2″ flush valve as mine does: it dates to 1999. The flush valve hole determines this size. The newer models use much smaller amounts of water and will not flush completely.
I highly recommend replacing ALL components inside the tank, as the gaskets, rubber, plastic and vinyl parts become brittle or gummy due to the corrosive effect of the chlorine which is added to municipal water supplies. In my tank, I discovered that the plastic tube on my flush valve had become brittle and cracked and was leaking, and the flush valve gasket (between the tank and toilet) had turned to a gooey mush and was another source of leaks. ALL of the other gaskets were suspect which is why it is best to replace the whole shebang at once. Check the Fluidmaster website for particulars of each model repair kit before you choose one.
BTW, Fluidmaster suggests changing the guts of your toilet every 5 years due to deterioration of the components. While I personally think most folks will get > 5 years out of the tank guts, it is smart to keep a sharp eye on it.
| Item Weight | 0.5 Pounds |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 3.5 Gallons |
| Product Grade | Replacement Part |
| Manufacturer | Fluidmaster |
| Part Number | 400AKR |
| Item Weight | 8 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 4.3 x 7.4 x 13.9 inches |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | 400AKRP10 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Size | 2 inches |
| Color | Easy Install |
| Style | Repair Kit |
| Finish | Polished |
| Installation Method | Standard |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Warranty Description | 5 Year |
