Lee_Leses
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So, my Ultramax is about 6-7 years old and I need to do some maintanence on it. After looking at it and doing some research, I went to Lowes and got a new Korky "for Toto GMAX" red flapper, and a Korky R528 flush cap in case I need it when I take the fill valve apart to clean it. Upon inspection, it looks like that not shutting off I hear is the flapper getting ready to fail, you can see where it looks like it's trying to collapse in one spot and letting water out of the tank.
I wanted to thank Terry for explaining the differences between the GMAX and Power Gravity systems! I couldn't find that info. anyplace else, so thanks much! So, per Terry the fill valve was the same part, the flush valve, flapper, and water height are the differences.
So, my main question is about the Korky parts. Is it true that they are equal to or better than the original Toto parts? Will the performance be the same?My plan is to replace the red flapper, and either clean or Replace the "cap" part of the fill valve.
Lastly, when did this new type of fill valve come out, the one with part number TSU18A? It also says "VORETO" in the description of the part. It supposedly replaces the older style fill valve. Does anyone know if this new fill valve is any better than the old one in some way or if it increases performance in any way? I wouldn't think so, it would seem to me that the performance is all related to how well the flush valve works...
Thank You
Lee
A side question is this universal quiet fill valve that looks just like the original Toto part except the cover on the top is white instead of blue: Did this part come from Toto's original design, adapted for general use because it works so well? I wondered what the difference was between this part and the 528T that says "for Toto?"
I wanted to thank Terry for explaining the differences between the GMAX and Power Gravity systems! I couldn't find that info. anyplace else, so thanks much! So, per Terry the fill valve was the same part, the flush valve, flapper, and water height are the differences.
So, my main question is about the Korky parts. Is it true that they are equal to or better than the original Toto parts? Will the performance be the same?My plan is to replace the red flapper, and either clean or Replace the "cap" part of the fill valve.
Lastly, when did this new type of fill valve come out, the one with part number TSU18A? It also says "VORETO" in the description of the part. It supposedly replaces the older style fill valve. Does anyone know if this new fill valve is any better than the old one in some way or if it increases performance in any way? I wouldn't think so, it would seem to me that the performance is all related to how well the flush valve works...
Thank You
Lee
A side question is this universal quiet fill valve that looks just like the original Toto part except the cover on the top is white instead of blue: Did this part come from Toto's original design, adapted for general use because it works so well? I wondered what the difference was between this part and the 528T that says "for Toto?"
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