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Why are toilet tank lids so heavy?

Why are toilet tank lids so heavy?

It would seem that the actual reason for a heavy tank lid is noise abatement. The more mass, the less noise. The same reason that cast iron pipe is preferred to light weight PVC pipe. …

What happens if you put a plastic lid on a Kohler toilet?

Caution: compressed air in a plastic tank can potentially explode causing the porcelain to shatter. Looking for Kohler toilet parts? (We recommend you buy this plastic lid only if you can’t find a better fit.) Do you have some toilet tank lids to sell? Questions about toilet tank lids? Check out our FAQ page for answers

When is Kohler tank lid out of stock?

In stock on May 14, 2021. . Only 7 left in stock – order soon. . . Only 3 left in stock (more on the way). . Only 6 left in stock – order soon. . Only 8 left in stock – order soon.

Where do I find the part numbers on my Kohler toilet?

The replacement part numbers for the float/fill valve, flush valve, tank gasket and flush ball/flapper are listed for each toilet. To view all the service parts for your toilet, visit for the expanded service parts pages. Part numbers are imprinted on the underside of the tank lid.

Where is the Flapper on a Kohler dual flush toilet?

If you have a Dual Flush toilet, you will see a two-button actuator on top of the toilet rather than a trip lever. Inside the tank you will not see a flapper but a cylinder-shaped flush valve. These toilets do not use a flapper, but a seal. If your toilet is leaking water into the bowl, the seal needs to be replaced, not the flush valve. 5

Caution: compressed air in a plastic tank can potentially explode causing the porcelain to shatter. Looking for Kohler toilet parts? (We recommend you buy this plastic lid only if you can’t find a better fit.) Do you have some toilet tank lids to sell? Questions about toilet tank lids? Check out our FAQ page for answers

In stock on May 14, 2021. . Only 7 left in stock – order soon. . . Only 3 left in stock (more on the way). . Only 6 left in stock – order soon. . Only 8 left in stock – order soon.

Where is the tank number on a Kohler toilet?

What you’ll need to do then is look for the TANK number, which is right where you’d expect it to be on the inside of your toilet tank. Grab a flashlight, carefully remove your tank lid, place your lid somewhere safe, and look around inside your toilet tank for a 4-digit number beginning with either a 3 or a 4.

Do you need a tank cover for a Kohler toilet?

We do not manufacture tank covers for non-Kohler toilets. Please contact the manufacturer of your toilet to obtain the correct tank cover. Thank you for choosing Kohler. Hi, this is Laura with Kohler Co.