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don't drop your toilet tank lid......................
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Posted by deets (My Page) on Wed, Nov 18, 09 at 18:00
| they break really easily.
sooooooooo, I removed a toilet today on a job site for a flooring job. I leaned the lid against the wall for a nano-second and it slid down the wall and broke into pieces. I am completely responsible and will replace the entire toilet at my expense if need be, however, I was wondering if any of you plumbing pros have, or know where I can get a replacement for a Mansfield, bone color lid. The number on the inside of the lid is 032. The number on the inside of the tank is 58. The toilet was made in 1990.
I have tried several plumbing supply places and salvage places, to no avail. Any help or advice is greatly appreciated. TIA,
Deets. |
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RE: don't drop your toilet tank lid......................
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| Without knowing where you're located, I'd say googling "used toilet tank lids" will get you someplace. Here's one place: http://cheaptoilettanklids.com/id.html Locally, try to find a Habitat for Humanity Restore. |
RE: don't drop your toilet tank lid......................
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I already tried them, am waiting to hear back from them..
Some of the replacements I did find cost more than a new toilet!! I'll try the HFH site also. Thx again.. |
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| Here is a number for the Mansfield support line (877) 850-3060. I'd start here to see if you can get a new lid. |
RE: don't drop your toilet tank lid......................
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Dan,
That was the first number I called. They told me that particular model is no longer available and wished me luck. Bummer......... |
RE: don't drop your toilet tank lid......................
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| While you're "still looking" for the matching lid, I would gently suggest a new toilet. Their cost for the materials, but you'll install for free. Otherwise, you just keep looking. |
REPLACE, stay focused (note: I'm lecturing myself ;')
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| Wow, I knew my local family-owned supplier was a gem; i.e. I needed a new lid for a particular circa 1963 Kohler toilet, in a sort of raspberry sherbet purplish-pink... AND THEY HAD IT! (I'm sure it was a std. developer install in my part of town, in the early 1960s.) Used, but mint. Only $25--reasonable! But back to the O.P., if you're a licensed pro, time is money... and it's also CUSTOMER SATISFACTION/PERCEPTION. Stop shopping. Stick to flooring. Give customer a new toilet, acceptable to them, slightly higher grade than the old one, write off the minor loss on your taxes. Horse trade the old toilet to the plumber who does the swap, and, being in the biz, I'm sure Mr. Plumber will eventually find a lid... bone is a pretty common color. PS: Your conscientiousness is commendable, and if a toilet lid is the most incidental damage you've ever caused gutting floors, you're at the head of the pack! Get the floor done, get paid. Quick perusal shows most Mansfield commodes are under $100. Smile, fess up, make it right, move on to the next job. Besides, everyone likes a new updated toilet to go with their new floor. ("Great news! You're getting an up to date NEW toilet, ON THE HOUSE!") Is the old one low-flush? Might be a REBATE for the new one. ;') PLUS, you'll get a GREAT recommendation if handled seamlessly. |
RE: don't drop your toilet tank lid......................
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fixizin,
You sound like Tony Robbins. Great energy. |
RE: don't drop your toilet tank lid......................
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| Update: Found a tank lid! Came across a site called Cheaptoilettanklids.com. No kidding! I was all ready to purchase a new toilet, and tried one last Google. It's on the way. Thanks everyone for your help. |
RE: don't drop your toilet tank lid......................
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| No kidding? (I mentioned them earlier!) |
RE: don't drop your toilet tank lid......................
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| I know! Tried them with no response at first, and that very site popped up on my last search, so I tried again and succeeded. Talk about your niche business, no?
Thanks again, Homebound! |
RE: Cheaptoilettanklids.com
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| WOW, $50+shipping&fondling... makes me feel even better 'bout my $25 cash & carry. Dittoes on the Habitat REstores--all kinds of surprises in there. OTOH, I can't blame Cheaptoilettanklids.com, they DO have to stock an inventory that requires a lot of space (though no climate control, lol), and more importantly, they come through with an obscure item that SAVES YOU THE COST AND *LABOR* of swapping out toilets. (Let's face it, that flange can be anywhere from pristine to nightmare!) Niche biz indeed! Kudos to them. Doubt they're getting rich, but I'd be curious to know how they ACQUIRE their inventory...? |
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