2006-08-26 18:47:49 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
If I were to guess, I would say not because it seems most plumbing manufacturer's don't make parts to interchange. Your best bet is to ask the company that you're buying the tank from that way if it doesn't fit, you can return it.
2006-08-26 19:05:26 · answer #1 · answered by Gary C 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
More often than not, no.
Despite what "Drill Master" said, the truth is the mounting points
are not the same.
When he refers to mounting points, I believe he misunderstood the question.
(The distance from the wall to the center line of the drain for a new bowl.) The most common for residential applications is 12".
There are 10" and 14" versions, also!!
The bolt pattern on Kohler tanks are shaped like a triangle,
requiring 3 bolts, and most other bowls only have 2.
There are "offset" tank bolts (adapters) but I wouldn't waste my time with them.
Please know that modern "low flow" tanks are specifically designed to work with the bowl by the same company.
Kohler uses more jets (holes) in It's bowls than other manufacturers, and a 2" to 2 1/4" diameter drain hole.
In other words, performance may suffer if you somehow
succeed mating a different tank to the bowl.
I'm assuming that you have a low flow unit, not the older
toilets that flushed 3-4 gallons each time!
If the tank is no longer available, save yourself the headaches
and time and by a new toilet. Tank and bowl. Or a one-piece!
(Costs more, much lower profile, and is much more quite when flushing than a two-piece tank and bowl.)
I hope this answer helps you!
2006-08-27 02:24:30 · answer #2 · answered by Mr. Dave 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The mounting points are all the same. Use a new wax seal before you set the new toilet and don't tighten the bolts holding the toilet to the floor too tight or you WILL crack the base. Replace the whole toilet not just the tank.
2006-08-27 02:08:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Keep the manufacturers the same. The tank and bowl are designed as a system. You can not mix them and expect proper operation.
2006-08-28 11:17:11 · answer #4 · answered by big_mustache 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes you can. but you would be better off to replace the whole toilet it is very easy and would look much nicer and the cost is still under $100
2006-08-27 07:58:25 · answer #5 · answered by brotherdwd 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
absolutley..... no
2006-08-27 07:54:14 · answer #6 · answered by plumber local union 102 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋