Fix a Slow Filling Toilet by Installing Fluidmaster's 400H PerforMAX Fill Valve
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- Опубліковано 11 лис 2018
- - Fixes noisy, slow filling toilets
- Easy to install
- Universal fit - Best for newer, smaller toilet tanks (1.28-1.6 GPF)
- NEW: Bowl water level adjustment dial allows you to set the proper water level to ensure a cleaner bowl
- NEW: Tank water level adjustment screw is now easier to turn, eliminating need for tools to raise and lower float
- Easy to adjust height allows fill valve to fit more tanks (9-14 in)
- 7 year warranty
Our most powerful solution, is now even QUIETER, FASTER and EASIER TO INSTALL. Fluidmaster’s PerforMAX 400H Fill Valve sets the standard for not only performance, but also installation. Our NEW Quick Install Guide walks you through installation so that everyone from novice to expert can fix their own toilet. The new, revolutionary Bowl Water Level Adjustment Dial was designed for newer toilets with smaller tanks to allow you to adjust the bowl water level so that that more water filters into the bowl, ensuring a cleaner bowl. The tank water level is now easier to turn, allowing you to set the proper water level in your tank for the best flush for your toilet. If you have a newer, smaller, toilet tank (1.28-1.6 Gallons Per Flush) this is the fill valve for your toilet! - Навчання та стиль
One of the best tutorials I have ever watched. Kudos to the person that put it together. Installed and working perfectly in less than 10 minutes.
My favorite kind of instructions. Remove part, install new part, enjoy beer.
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15 mins. Done! Thank You Fluidmaster & You Tube
Great tutorial.
Easy fix.
Gave me confidence.
Thanks!!!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I fixed my toilet and this video helped me out. Thanks!
This was a very easy 15 minute install. Works great. Thanks!
Easy. Successfully done today. Thank you!
Perfect for my install...thanks! 😊 🛠
Successfully replaced my fill valve with this video ... Thanks so much! 🤓
Awesome video! I was able to Install with ease! ❤
Couldn't count how many of these I've installed over the years, but this was the first one I remember not working. I am always extremely careful not to cross thread fittings, however that caution was to no avail. It seemed to be going on fine, but then I noticed it looked a bit sideways (hard to see well behind the tank). Took it off and regardless of effort, it would not thread straight. Of course it would not seal and was therefore worthless. Threw it in the trash and bought a cheap one that went on perfectly. My reason for posting this is to let you know to be extra careful. The plastic is terribly cheap and soft and will strip very easily. As long as it lines up straight it should be no problem and go together quickly.
It sounds like that was a bad run right from the factory.
Today I have to buy a new valve and I'm trying to decide on this Fluidmaster PerforMAX version or just the 400A version (cheaper).
Perhaps it would be a good idea for me to open the danged box right in the store and make sure that the nylon nuts screw on evenly, without being stripped.
@@BlondieSL that’s what I’m going to do tomorrow at HD!
This worked great-- thanks!!
Great video, Thanks.
Retailer sold me one without the bottom. A shrink-wrapped box would've saved another truck roll on the hottest day so far this year. Second trip worked well.
video is just a little too fast...so I slowed it down to .5 and after watching it several times...I felt okay about trying to replace these parts and got it done today...thank you.
What connects to the handle to flush?
@@crissygirlwt the chain attached to the flapper
The inside of the tube from the supply hose is noticeably larger than my old fill valve and as such the supply line does not seal. Had to return this unit.
First time doing it.So...no tools required to tight the bottom outside nut?
Just bought a new one. It leaks from the water level adjustment valve
I am having issues will slow toilet refill. I am hoping this will help the water pressure.
I have a canister not a flapper, can i use the 400H with my scenario?
Yes the 400H -002 PerforMAX Fill Valve will work perfectly with your canister flush system.
What is the name of this song?
I replaced my water stem with the Flowmaster. I don't know if this will cure my problem of the toilet loosing water in the tank and then it would fill up again every 15 minutes. I thought it was the flap under the dump hole. We will see in 15 minutes, stand by.
Installed and we still have water running into the bowl. The tank has shut off from filling. We notice a decent flow of water going into the bowl still. What did we do wrong? Thanks for your help!!
The valve you installed is not defective. What you are hearing is the “Water Waste Signal” and it is telling you that the tank water is leaking down. If you do not see water on the floor or on the outside of the tank, then we know that the water is leaking into the toilet bowl. Here are a few things to look for A) if you have the refill tube shoved down or placed inside the overflow pipe pull it out and reattach to the overflow pipe using our refill clip. This will stop a siphon from occurring and stop the leak and B) Clean the bottom of the tank along with the drain seat that the flapper sits on, if you can’t get the tank to stop leaking with a new flapper then it might be time to change the flush valve. If you need further help, contact Fluidmaster’s Technical Service Department as we are available Monday through Friday from 5:30 AM through 5:00 PM Pacific Standard Time. Contact options include Chat www.fluidmaster.com/support E-Mail techsupport@fluidmaster.com and Toll Free 800-631-2011
God tier
I tried installing this but noticed it didnt allow any water going into the the toilet bowl resulting in it leaking. Tried leaving the valve on full closed and halfway but nothing would work. Now I gave the old one a cleaning and its working fine I guess lol
Please contact Fluidmaster we would like to help with your installation. Contact Monday thru Friday from 5:30 AM to 5:00 pm. We can be contacted by Email, Chat or toll free. To chat or email us visit fluidmaster.com/support or toll free call 800-631-2011.
This is the second one for the basement bat. ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxOuLt8IL_GxhhaK8DBuKEL-zV0UJVpWZn , works great
What happens if the metal part comes of the clip as shown at 1:06 & you can’t put it back on?
If you are unable to place the metal tab back onto the clip, call Fluidmaster Tech Support for assistance with your product. We are available Monday through Friday from 5:30 AM through 5:00 PM Pacific Standard Time. Contact options include: Fluidmaster.com/support to Chat, Email or call Toll Free 800-631-2011.
What size is the supply line into the toilet?
The water supply line for a toilet will be determined by the length needed from the angle stop to the bottom of the toilet and the coupling nut size for the angle stop. A Toilet Supply line will already have the correct coupling nut size for the fill valve under the tank at one end of the supply line. An easy thing to do is if the label is still on the older toilet supply line it will tell you what size the angle stop is along with the length of hose. So you can purchase the same size and type. For more information visit our website at fluidmaster.com where you can chat with an agent / send an email / read reviews and product information or call us at 1-800-631-2011.
It is quieter, but takes about an extra 20-30 seconds to fill my tank than the last setup? I timed it at 1:20-ish to fill.
The 400H-002 is fitted with a flow restrictor that limits the speed and the ambient fill noise of the toilet.. An example of this is when you have 50 psi of water pressure coming into the home the fill valve will restrict it to 40 psi allowing the fill time to be slightly slower and help reduce water hammer and other noises.
@@davebryant8050 yes, this fill valve can be removed.
i replaced everything with the kit but the valve won't stop the water flow. i think it's defective, any advise. thanks
Here is a quick tip that may help with a newly installed fill valve. When the fill valve will not turn off, this may be caused by debris that came into the valve from your water source or supply line. To fix this problem flush out the valve and rinse the master seal (instructions for this are in your installation guide in the troubleshooting section). For your convenience watch this video: www.fluidmaster.com/toilet-repair-videos/flushing debris. For additional help visit our website Fluidmaster.com/support for videos, troubleshooting tips, email, chat with a technician or call toll free 800-631-2011. We are available 5 days a week Mon-Fri from 5:30 am - 5:00 pm PST.
@@FluidmasterInc While that link for the flush demo is broken, I was able to find the videos on how to flush this valve.
THAT was enough for me to seal the deal as to which brand to buy!
What a great engineering idea to make it so easy to flush.
Thanks and now, I have to go to Lowes and buy one or two of these. (one to use, one for parts or as a backup, just in case).
This did not fix the skids all up in my bowl.
Is there a restrictor inside its tube still?
Older versions we can remove the restrictor to clean deposits to maintain our fill speed.
Like shower heads & faucets these valves force us to restrict water even though I have the great Ohio river a few blocks away. I do hope its still removable on new units or Ill return it for the Korky.
Its #1 rated right out of the box with your restrictor installed/stock form!
These shouldn't even have a restrictor. Nobody needs to hear a toilet running well over 2 minutes filling a 1.6 gal tank in the middle of the night like mine did until I learned the restrictor causes it. It catches calcium crusties & can stop it up even.
Our shits just too restrictive by law.
The 400H models do come with a Noise Restrictor. It is located in the threaded shank at the bottom of the valve. The flow restriction can be as much as 15 seconds but in most applications only slows the filling of the tank between 5-10 seconds. The restrictor can be easily pulled out of the shank and cleaned. For additional help visit our website Fluidmaster.com/support for videos, troubleshooting tips, email, chat with a technician or call toll free 800-631-2011. We are available 5 days a week Mon-Fri from 5:30 am - 5:00 pm PST.
well i did it
The unit takes 5 mins just to fill up my tank. My old unit took less than 1 mins?? WTF?
Skill issue
Is this compatible with the Kohler toilet?
In 2 piece toilets the 400H model is the correct replacement for the Kohler 400 Series valve. For more information visit our website Fluidmaster.com where you can find product information, videos, troubleshooting tips and email or chat with a technician. Our toll-free number is 800-631-2011 and we are available 5 days a week Mon-Fri from 5:30 am - 5:00 pm PST.
@@FluidmasterInc do you mean Kohler toilets with canister flush valves?
In most two piece toilets used by Kohler the 400H valve will work. There are some 1 pc and two piece that will not use the 400 Series fill valve. For more information please call 800-631-2011 and speak with a Technical Services Agent.
Will a slow filling toilet tank increase your water bill?
Thank you for your question. The answer to your question is no. A slow filling toilet does not use more water because the water level is determined by the height and float cup settings inside the tank. The tank whether it is filling fast or slow will only fill to that preset setting. For more information visit our website Fluidmaster.com where you can find product information, videos, troubleshooting tips and where you can email or chat with a technician. Our toll-free number is 800-631-2011 and we are available 5 days a week Mon-Fri from 5:30 am - 5:00 pm PST.
Ok, so all I'm seeing here between the 400H PerforMAX and the 400A is the addition of the little valve to adjust the fill tube's flow rate.
Am i correct that for the rest of the mechanism, they are both of the same quality?
Yes you would be correct, the Performance valve with the adj. refill is necessary for toilets using 1.6 or less (gallons per flush) because the toilet bowl water needs a faster fill rate in order to maintain the proper water level. For more information visit our website Fluidmaster.com/support for videos, troubleshooting tips, email, chat with a technician or call toll free 800-631-2011. We are available 5 days a week Mon-Fri from 5:30 am - 5:00 pm PST.
@@FluidmasterInc Thanks. I've already got the 3 pkg. The install was flawless. It's working nicely.
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This is the tutorial I watched prior to this one in case this is too fast for anyone.
New one is leaking at the lugnut
Please contact Technical Support at 800-631-2011 from M-F between 5:30am - 5pm PST. Thanks.
This video seems to show a white nut or washer at the bottom of the fill valve INSIDE the tank. The maual doesn’t show it. I thought my install was working well til I saw I had that extra piece. Thanks
@@iyaiya438 I've looked at the video several times to try to see what you're talking about.
I'm not seeing anything "white" at all on the INSIDE of the water closet.
Perhaps being a demo tank that is see-through, your seeing the white nut that goes on the BOTTOM OUTSIDE the tank that locks down the stem of the valve. ????
Garbage. Every single one i replaced leaks on top
My installation went fine. Except every now and then I hear the water running for about 3 seconds and then shuts off. What did I do wrong?
The valve you installed is not defective. What you are hearing is the “Water Waste Signal” and it is telling you that the tank water is leaking down. If you do not see water on the floor or on the outside of the tank then we know that the water is leaking into the toilet bowl. Here are a few things to look for A) if you have the refill tube shoved down or placed inside the overflow pipe pull it out and reattach to the overflow pipe using our refill clip. This will stop a siphon from occurring and stop the leak and B) Clean the bottom of the tank along with the drain seat that the flapper sits on, if you can’t get the tank to stop leaking with a new flapper then it might be time to change the flush valve. If you need further help contact Fluidmaster’s Technical Service Department as we are available Monday through Friday from 5:30 AM through 5:00 PM Pacific Standard Time. Contact options include: Chat www.fluidmaster.com/support E-Mail techsupport@fluidmaster.com and Toll Free 800-631-2011.
@@FluidmasterInc i just installed mine in 15 minutes. is it safe if i put the bowl dial to zero so no water would go to the bowl? im worried it might damage the fill valve. i replaced the old one because the bowl is getting too much water, but if i remove the over flow and send it to the tank i would get less water in the bowl. this is why i got the 400h because i can control the water that goes in to the bowl.
@@nonoyd Yes it is safe to minimize the bowl dial to a zero setting. But if the toilet bowl does require water this action will decrease the water in the bowl and the toilet may not flush properly, becoming weak and or non-existent. For more information visit our website Fluidmaster.com where you can find product information, videos, troubleshooting tips and also email or chat with a technician. Our toll-free number is 800-631-2011 and we are available 5 days a week Mon-Fri from 5:30 am - 5:00 pm PST.
@@FluidmasterInc i just moved in an apartment complex. i notice the toilet bowl's water level is more than half of the bowl, it is very high. i have never seen a bowl like this with this much water, is this normal with other toilet bowls? i thought the old fill valve was defective but when i installed the 400h-002 today it is doing the same thing. but if i put the bowl dial to zero i get a perfect water level just like other normal toilet bowl. it was flushing slow with the old fill valve but when i cleaned the jet holes the flushing got faster. i was thinking it was flushing slow because the water in bowl is too high. so is it normal for a bowl to have more than half of the water level in the bowl?
@@nonoyd . Some older toilets are designed to let the flapper valve release all the water from the tank in order to flush and refill the bowl. This is what I believe your toilet is, an older “wash down” toilet. It is perfectly normal not to use the refill water and adjust the dial to zero, which is the correct action to take. Most modern toilets using a flapper releases half or less of the water in the tank and the bowl is filled when the flapper closes using the water from the refill hose on the fill valve. For more information visit our website Fluidmaster.com where you can find product information, videos, troubleshooting tips and where you can email or chat with a technician. Our toll-free number is 800-631-2011 and we are available 5 days a week Mon-Fri from 5:30 am - 5:00 pm PST.