02-18-14, 01:10 PM | #31 |
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I found a place that has 3” dual flush kits. All my other toilets have 3” flush valves.
Water Saver Has anyone tried these? I ordered one of these today I will review it once I have it installed. Last edited by pinballlooking; 02-19-14 at 09:29 AM.. |
02-18-14, 08:31 PM | #32 |
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I installed the new flush valve that was a normal height. It will now let me put the lid on the back again.
I also ran a flat blade screwdriver roughly around the flush handle hole a few times. This made the new handle flush and fit nicely. It is working now I just have to give it some time to see if I have to do more adjustment. I work from home so this gets flushed more than a normal so this will really save some water. Last edited by Daox; 02-19-14 at 07:48 AM.. |
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Looks good. Let us know how you like it after a couple days.
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This is one of those why did I not do this a long time ago. I have it adjusted just right now. The ½ flush works great and gets the job done every time. The double handle looks good and is easy to use.
I have the 3” version coming for the kid’s bathroom if I like that one I will get one for the ½ bath. |
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That is great. I love finding those kind of things.
Its kind of like the showerhead I just installed at my future in law's house. They had a 2.5 gpm showerhead and I just replaced it with a Niagara Conservation 1.5 gpm handheld one. I didn't ask, I just changed it out. They love it because it actually works better, AND they're using 40% less hot water now. The showerhead will pay for itself within the first month of use even. Its a win win thing.
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I will look at my water bill once I am all done. Low flow shower heads the intelligent hot water circulation system and the ½ flush toilets should add up each month. I am on a septic system so it never hurts to put less through that system.
I like saving water a precious resource. Last edited by pinballlooking; 02-20-14 at 10:21 AM.. |
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For those just wanting to order the dual flush kit with levers vs buttons, here is the amazon link:
BlueSource HydroRight Dual Flush Converter HYR271
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Yes that is the same one I bought from Home depot for $19.98 ours had it in stock.
BlueSource HydroRight Dual Flush Converter-HYR271 at The Home Depot I really like this handle I only wish they would make this kit for a 3” valve. Home Depot also just carries just the new handle. $8.97 http://www.homedepot.com/p/HydroRigh...-203533630-_-N Last edited by pinballlooking; 02-27-14 at 02:46 PM.. |
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I hate to be negative but I am about to return my Dual Flush Converter.
HydroRight Dual Flush Converter-HYR271 at The Home Depot I am getting tired of trying to adjust it to get it to seal properly. I can still hear the tank refill once every 10 minutes. If it is going to be that difficult to seal initially, I don't even want to know what it is going to be like in 5 years. Also, like others, I cannot seem get enough water to make the "small" flush actually fully flush the toilet. Perhaps I will revisit something like this in the future but, for right now, I prefer reliability and hassle free over savings. |
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The HydroRight Dual Flush Converter is just a very good product. I have had no issues with it at all.
Is yours ruff where it seals? I bought two Water Saver for a 3” valve and the handles are really bad . I have had HydroRight Dual Flush longer and the handle flushes exactly the same as it did day one but the water savers have been getting worse as they get older. |
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