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korky vs fluidmaster (by bob [NY]) Sep 9, 2016 10:41 AM
       (by Robert J [CA]) Sep 9, 2016 11:26 AM
       (by Mike45 [NV]) Sep 9, 2016 11:32 AM
       (by Vee [OH]) Sep 9, 2016 12:05 PM
       (by Jay [CA]) Sep 9, 2016 2:37 PM
       (by Robert,Ontario,Can [ON]) Sep 9, 2016 3:01 PM
       (by Salernitana [CA]) Sep 10, 2016 2:27 PM
       (by frank [NY]) Sep 12, 2016 9:04 AM
       (by Gail [MO]) Sep 12, 2016 5:34 PM
       (by Ray-N-Pa [PA]) Sep 14, 2016 6:33 PM

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korky vs fluidmaster (by bob [NY]) Sep 9, 2016 10:41 AM
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Advice please . I am outfitting by toilets and want to know what is the absolute safest I can buy ? Is the depot fluid master and Korky assemblies ok ?

My highest priority is to find a safe and long lasting valve . Thanks --98.5.xxx.xxx




korky vs fluidmaster (by Robert J [CA]) Sep 9, 2016 11:26 AM
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Don't forget to replace the supply line and make sure your shut-off valve works. --173.55.xx.x




korky vs fluidmaster (by Mike45 [NV]) Sep 9, 2016 11:32 AM
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I have been using FluidMaster for years, and have not had any complaints.

But I am puzzled by your use of the term "safe." What is the danger that you are concerned about? These are dependable products, but I find it hard to imagine anyone calling even the most undependable toilet parts "unsafe."

Robert has a good point, be sure the shut-off valve works well.

--76.3.xxx.xxx




korky vs fluidmaster (by Vee [OH]) Sep 9, 2016 12:05 PM
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The fluidmaster has been a reliable fill valve since the mid 70's, the flush valve conversion that makes a lot of sense is the mansfield 202 kit which looks like a floating donut when you flush, no jiggle-wiggle dance needed. The fluidmaster is serviced with a rubber seal slightly smaller than a golf ball and the mansfield uses a rubber ring about the size of a hardball, once you do your first you will be laughing at the water bills about 7-10 years before service really needed.. --76.188.xxx.xxx




korky vs fluidmaster (by Jay [CA]) Sep 9, 2016 2:37 PM
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My neighbor is a plumber. He tells me to avoid Lowe's and Home Depot and buy OEM parts from a plumbing supply house. The parts are much better than the universal parts sold by the big box stores. So far, I agree. Luckily, I have a good plumbing supply house near my work. The last toilet I replaced came from them. I really think the quality is better. --216.165.xxx.xxx




korky vs fluidmaster (by Robert,Ontario,Can [ON]) Sep 9, 2016 3:01 PM
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Find the better solution is to buy a Niagara Flapper Less toilet which uses 4.8 liters per flush. Have had very good results with Niagara Flapper Less toilets. No flappers to leak or fill valves which on and off give problems. The bucket tilts dumping the water then returns to upright position when empty. --74.220.xxx.xx




korky vs fluidmaster (by Salernitana [CA]) Sep 10, 2016 2:27 PM
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I'm sure I'm just guessing, but I take it that you're talking about toilet assemblies for inside the tank? If so, I used to swear by fluidmaster fill valves and korky overflow tubes. I did this because I thought that the korky overflow tubes were really nice as they adjust. I had a korky fill valve break so I swore never to buy one again.

For my last turnover, I couldn't figure out why my toilets were running, and I changed out the inlet water valve under the toilet, the fluidmaster fill vale. The water kept running, so I just broke down and used a fluidmaster fill valve, bringing a hacksaw to cut it to the necessary level. The problem went away. So from now on, I only buy fluidmaster parts.

Best of luck with whatever you might choose, including Niagra which sounds interesting. --76.21.xx.xxx




korky vs fluidmaster (by frank [NY]) Sep 12, 2016 9:04 AM
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The parts are going to fail. it is only a matter of when. The rubber will break down, fail to make a seal and cost you money.

I put a 5 year time frame on all my toilets. It costs me one hour of labor + $10 for the toilet kit( all the guts). I expect to change 5/year no matter working or not.

Just had a mild case of one toilet running for 7 days. 4 days undetected and 3 days to deploy a resource to fix it. Cost me $72 in water.

--98.116.xx.xx




korky vs fluidmaster (by Gail [MO]) Sep 12, 2016 5:34 PM
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None of them last forever, but I swear by the fluidmaster. I have used them for years, and have very little problems with them. But hard water is the enemy of all brands. --184.157.x.xxx




korky vs fluidmaster (by Ray-N-Pa [PA]) Sep 14, 2016 6:33 PM
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I am only aware of Korky doing flappers. I know fluid master does both fill values and flappers.

I am a systems kinda guy. As long as you are replacing the pieces periodically with interchangeable parts, you are okay.

Asking the Korky vs Fluid master question is like asking Ford or Chevy.

The important take away, if you are touching the flapper, and your fingers turn red or black........its over due to replace the flapper. Remember the flappers fail much sooner than the fluid fill valves --24.239.xx.xxx



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