niles_lishness
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Good Morning, New Forum Friends --
I'm overseeing a remodel on a home constructed in 1966 that has [3] Kohler Placid one-piece toilets [K3405]. Each toilet utilizes the disc-style flush valve kit, and each intermittently leaks enough to refill the tank, on average, once an hour. Needless to say, it a source of annoyance as well as being an unnecessary waste of water.
I contacted local plumbers, all of whom recommended replacment of the flush valve. I then contacted PlumbingSupply.com who indicated the parts were once available but are now discontinued. I have been unable to locate another possible source of parts thus far.
So, I guess I have a couple of questions: 1] is it possible to recondition the disc-type flush valves with what parts are still available or, barring that, 2] is it possible to replace the old disc valve with the more common flapper valve ?
I'd be grateful for any insight and/or guidance anyone might have.
Thanx !
niles