Toilet

MSC uses a variety of standard fill valves and flappers, but most are FluidMaster or Danco products.

There is a Fill Valve mechanism that may include a water jet to clean the tank of debris, a flow restrictor to meter water delivered to fill the toilet bowl as the tank fills after each flush, a stand height adjustment for the valve and perhaps a leak notification system.

FluidMaster Universal Toilet fill valve is the standard without many extra features. The diaphragm inside the Fill Valve tends to need replacement in about 5 years. This FluidMaster Branded diaphragm is fortunately compatible with HydroFlush systems used in L & M Houses so we need not repurchase these features twice a decade. Sometimes the valve merely has debris stuck in it, in which case flushing the fill valve can restore proper function.

Diaphragm for Fluidmaster Ballcocks Model #80141, made by Danco

An economical alternative to replacing the entire flush valve. This diaphragm is constructed of durable rubber to provide strength and reliable performance.

• • Durable rubber construction

  • Used on models #100, #200, #300A and #400A ballcocks

  • OEM Ref. #212

Danco Valve gasket replacement video Note that the FluidMaster valve diaphragm works in the Danco HydroFlush Fill Valve. Big money and time saver.

Water saving dual flush devices are more complex. We are trying one each of FluidMaster and HydroFlush Dual Flush kits to see what lasts longer.

$10.37 NEXT BY DANCO HydroClean Water-Saving Toilet Fill Valve Repair Kit with Cleaning Tube, Blue and Gray, 1-Pack (HC660)  @amazon

 $25.98 NEXT BY DANCO HydroRight Universal Water-Saving Total Toilet Repair Kit with Dual Flush Valve with Handle, White, 2 inch, 1-Pack (HYR451T) @amazon

On Bathrooms:

To have a good low flush one needs a low flow toilet. Reducing repair cycles is another priority. I believe 2010 MSE Manager Dennis Kuhlow mentioned that water service to Main House was now sufficient for some commercial style toilet valves that are less prone to fail, and yet can flush with 1.6gpm. Low flow flushes, if they are a powerful flush, are great in 2nd floor and higher toilets in houses that use sufficient water to flush the sewer line.

Sustainability Committee cautiously recommends 1.6gpm commercial toilet for 2nd M, and 1.6gpm toilets for 3rd E & K. The committee does not advise lower flow for Castle or for any basement until the sewer line is upgraded.

Verified Efficient Toilets in MSC:

2E Toilet is an Eljier made Patriot Series Two-Piece Round Front Toilet model 141-2120. 1.6 Gallons (6 Liters) of Water Per Flush is fairly efficient and works well so far. Close-Coupled, Two-Piece Toilet, Siphon Vortex Bowl with Shelf-Top Tank, Fully Glazed 2" Trapway, 12" Rough-In. 2021 Value estimated $170-$265 and discontinued so please do not break or rough up with steel implements. The fill valve shut off mechanism is a simple lever arm (old school).