LMHmedchem
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Hello,
I have an older toilet that may be as old as from the 1950's. It is at least as old as 1979. The flapper had not been closing properly and the toilet was running quite often because of the slow leak into the bowl. I replaced the flapper with a cheap one that I had, but it is no longer working and needs a proper repair.
I would like to replace at least the flush valve assembly and possibly the fill valve as well. I would like to buy quality parts that will last for a while. I despair these days of being able to buy replacement parts that will last the 50+ years that the original parts have lasted, but it would be nice if they would last at least a few years. I grow weary of nearly everything breaking in the first year.
I am also concerned about the fit of new parts because of the age of the toilet. I have home depot and lowes nearby, and also Republic plumbing supply, FW Webb, etc. I don't mind ordering if that makes more sense, but it could be handy to be able to return something if it doesn't fit.
Some advice about what to get and where to get it would be fabulous. If there is anything I need to provide in the way of information about the toilet, please let me know.
Thanks,
LMHmedchem
I have an older toilet that may be as old as from the 1950's. It is at least as old as 1979. The flapper had not been closing properly and the toilet was running quite often because of the slow leak into the bowl. I replaced the flapper with a cheap one that I had, but it is no longer working and needs a proper repair.
I would like to replace at least the flush valve assembly and possibly the fill valve as well. I would like to buy quality parts that will last for a while. I despair these days of being able to buy replacement parts that will last the 50+ years that the original parts have lasted, but it would be nice if they would last at least a few years. I grow weary of nearly everything breaking in the first year.
I am also concerned about the fit of new parts because of the age of the toilet. I have home depot and lowes nearby, and also Republic plumbing supply, FW Webb, etc. I don't mind ordering if that makes more sense, but it could be handy to be able to return something if it doesn't fit.
Some advice about what to get and where to get it would be fabulous. If there is anything I need to provide in the way of information about the toilet, please let me know.
Thanks,
LMHmedchem