Finding your toilet manufacturer and/or model number: Carefully remove the toilet tank lid and set it gently on the floor, with the bottom facing up. Look for the manufacturer name or a number on the bottom side of the water tank lid.
The model number is located inside the tank, either molded into the china or stamped with blue or black ink. The model number consists of four or five digits and may include a K prefix. In some cases, the model number is preceded by 97 or F.
Mansfield Plumbing joined the toilet manufacturing scene in 1929 when it opened operations in Perrysville, Ohio. By the 1970s it marked a milestone by creating its one millionth toilet.
The Fluidmaster K-400A-023 Mansfield Toilet Fill Valve and Flush Valve Seal Repair Kit is designed specifically to repair your Mansfield brand toilet. Featuring parts made to improve the fill and flush performance of both Mansfield #210 toilets and Mansfield #211 toilets.
Usually the model number will be stamped onto the back wall or side of the toilet tank, along with “Mansfield” and a gpf (gallons per flush) rating.
A: It is a universal that is designed to fit most toilets. Helpful? A: The various FluidMaster kits are intended to fit most tank type gravity flush toilets.
Mansfield, Now at Lowe's
At Lowe's, we're dedicated to offering DIYers and Pros the best selection of brands for meaningful home improvement. That's why we've added Mansfield plumbing products to our offerings. Mansfield is a leader in bathroom fixtures that offer both beautiful form and superior function.
Flush valves are engineered to only allow a predetermined amount of water out before they close. A flush valve can go bad, and close too soon. This can be caused by a damaged flapper, flush valve seal, or a cracked flush valve.
Like we mentioned, a toilet does have a lifespan. While they can last a very long time, it depends entirely on the owner's maintenance. On average, toilets can last up to 50 years if they are properly maintained. But, the rule of thumb is to replace your toilet every 25 years, due to damage and regular wear and tear.
The simple answer is no, there are a range of different toilet seat fittings.
Flush Technology
Gravity-fed toilets are the most common and least expensive option for residential toilets. They use the weight of the water to induce flushing.
Finding your toilet manufacturer and/or model number: Carefully remove the toilet tank lid and set it gently on the floor, with the bottom facing up. Look for the manufacturer name or a number on the bottom side of the water tank lid.
If the flush volume is 1.28 gpf or less, it does not qualify for a free replacement because your toilet is already considered to be one that saves water. The manufacture date, if present, is often stamped inside the tank on the back wall or on the bottom of the tank lid.
Measure from: the middle of the holes in the toilet bowl Measure to: the front rim of the toilet bowl. If your bowl measures: 18.5” - You'll want to get an “Elongated” toilet seat. 16.5” - You'll want a “Round” toilet seat.
The average homeowner typically replaces their toilet every 10 to 15 years. However, when properly cared for, a toilet can last up to 50 years or longer. Toilets usually show signs that they need a repair or replacement, but some reach the end of their lifespan with little or no physical signs.
If your toilet flushes twice, it is likely because the flapper stays open too long and flushes too much water. If your flapper is adjustable, you can correct this by adjusting your flapper to close faster. If you do not have an adjustable flapper, your toilet may have the incorrect flapper installed.
Mansfield Plumbing Products (MPP), founded in 1929 in Ohio, is a leading brand of top quality, high design, performance plumbing fixtures and fittings for use in residential, commercial and institutional markets.
Mansfield is a well known company through its years of creating bathroom appliances such as toilets. Their products are generally considered on the medium-high price spectrum for bathtubs. You can find Mansfield products at Lowes Hardware and any neighboring retail location.
The flushing power of American Standard toilets is superior to Kohler toilets. Although American Standard does not offer configuration options or a water-saving system, it does guarantee that everything will be clean on the first flush. Even piles of toilet paper won't be able to get stuck.
The Lowe's story began in North Carolina when Wilkes County farmer L.S. Lowe decided to start his own store, opening Lowe's North Wilkesboro Hardware in 1921.
Proven the quietest fill valve in lab testing, it is fully adjustable to prevent water waste in all toilets. The Korky QuietFILL Platinum Toilet Fill Valve is ideal for toilets made since 1994 (1.6 GPF or less).
Yes, in most cases you can install a one-piece toilet to replace a two-piece toilet without it turning into a big project. Just make sure you use the same specification as your existing toilet as far as rough-in measurements and bowl size.
Measure a fill valve's height as shown below, from where it mounts to the tank to its top. You'll also want to measure the depth of the tank itself, from the bottom interior. This will help determine the proper size for a universal fill valve, should the original no longer be available.