HydroRight Dual Flush Toilet Conversion - Page 4

pinballlooking · 02-18-14, 02:10 PM

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.

pinballlooking · 02-18-14, 09:31 PM

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.

Daox · 02-19-14, 09:30 AM

Looks good. Let us know how you like it after a couple days.

pinballlooking · 02-20-14, 10:34 AM

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.

Daox · 02-20-14, 10:37 AM

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.

pinballlooking · 02-20-14, 10:50 AM

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.

Daox · 02-27-14, 09:04 AM

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

pinballlooking · 02-27-14, 10:19 AM

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

natethebrown · 07-09-14, 11:49 AM

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.

pinballlooking · 07-09-14, 12:05 PM

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.

02-18-14, 02:10 PM	#31
pinballlooking Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: SC Posts: 2,923 Thanks: 172 Thanked 564 Times in 463 Posts	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. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by pinballlooking; 02-19-14 at 10:29 AM..

02-18-14, 09:31 PM	#32
pinballlooking Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: SC Posts: 2,923 Thanks: 172 Thanked 564 Times in 463 Posts	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. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Daox; 02-19-14 at 08:48 AM..

02-19-14, 09:30 AM	#33
Daox Administrator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Germantown, WI Posts: 5,525 Thanks: 1,162 Thanked 374 Times in 305 Posts	Looks good. Let us know how you like it after a couple days. __________________ Current project - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. & To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

02-20-14, 10:34 AM	#34
pinballlooking Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: SC Posts: 2,923 Thanks: 172 Thanked 564 Times in 463 Posts	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. Attached Thumbnails

02-20-14, 10:37 AM	#35
Daox Administrator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Germantown, WI Posts: 5,525 Thanks: 1,162 Thanked 374 Times in 305 Posts	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. __________________ Current project - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. & To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

02-20-14, 10:50 AM	#36
pinballlooking Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: SC Posts: 2,923 Thanks: 172 Thanked 564 Times in 463 Posts	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 11:21 AM..

02-27-14, 09:04 AM	#37
Daox Administrator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Germantown, WI Posts: 5,525 Thanks: 1,162 Thanked 374 Times in 305 Posts	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 Attached Thumbnails __________________ Current project - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. & To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

02-27-14, 10:19 AM	#38
pinballlooking Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: SC Posts: 2,923 Thanks: 172 Thanked 564 Times in 463 Posts	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 03:46 PM..

07-09-14, 11:49 AM	#39
natethebrown Apprentice EcoRenovator Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Alabama Posts: 167 Thanks: 0 Thanked 40 Times in 20 Posts	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.

07-09-14, 12:05 PM	#40
pinballlooking Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: SC Posts: 2,923 Thanks: 172 Thanked 564 Times in 463 Posts	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.