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nondescriptzombie t1_j9p96tj wrote

Cracked tanks eventually lead to flooded houses.

All of the models of toilet in my home have been recalled for tank cracking. For a limited period there were new tanks you could buy and install, but they're all discontinued/NLA.

Just get a new John.

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rightanglerightlight t1_j9qlkgf wrote

Yes do this straight away. And avoid Glacier Fucking Bay garbage from Home Depot unless you want to replace your shitter twice.

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sodiumbigolli t1_j9psd94 wrote

Vartans? A friend had one of those tanks break on the third floor of her new bought townhouse the night they closed. They didn’t move into the house that night, they went over in the morning and saw water coming out the front door. All the floors had to be replaced.

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Briango t1_j9rg9nn wrote

I had a votens tank crack open on its own and cause serious water damage. Is this brand known for this?

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sodiumbigolli t1_j9rzj8n wrote

Yes, absolutely. It was happening several years ago and they denied it for a very long time as far as I know. Then I believe they were recalled. My husband was a homebuilder and his company used them. It was a mess

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bluewales73 t1_j9r925x wrote

I just looked, I am really surprised at how cheap a new toilet can be. Lowes has them as low as $100. As plumbing repairs go, it's really reasonable.

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FireWireBestWire t1_j9rsyhp wrote

I have replaced 3 toilets. I would almost rather do that than fix anything inside the tank. On one of them, I laid all the vinyl flooring on the same day as well. It's a very simple job if the rough in is good

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Bean_Juice_Brew t1_j9rb9ko wrote

All the cracked tank advice had me on my hands and knees with my phone's flashlight checking out my throne, stray hair had me tweaking thinking I found one 🤣

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brosandbras t1_j9qfrx8 wrote

This!!!! Replace it asap, if not you will be cleaning the flooded house showing your crack shown from your pant, when you bend and clean.

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nhskimaple t1_j9qylro wrote

Yes a new decent quality toilet is less than $200

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