Can you mix and match toilet tanks and bowls?
While there are a few models that can interchange tanks and bowls, most are configured to work optimally as a set as indicated in our Product Showcase. In fact, if you do your own mixing and matching, the toilet may not flush at all! Gravity Fed and Pressure Assisted tanks and bowls cannot be mixed.
Can I replace my toilet tank with any brand?
It is unlikely that tanks will be interchangeable if you replace a toilet tank with one from a different manufacturer. Problems with mismatched tanks and bowls include hardware not lining up and poor balance on the bowl. Even if the bolts line up, the new tank may leak or be wobbly.
Are all toilet bowls universal?
No, there isn’t a standard size for all toilet seats, due to a variety of toilet styles. There are key measurements that you will need, even though most seats are adjustable to fit the most common toilet bowl shapes. The measurements are: The distance between the fixing holes – where the screws are.
Who makes Crane toilets?
Crane Plumbing Corporation is a Canadian manufacturer of bathroom fixtures, founded in Winnipeg, Manitoba, in 1906, and later moved to Montreal, Quebec. Crane Plumbing has manufactured commercial and residential plumbing products for more than 135 years.
How do I choose the right toilet tank?
Measure and write down its length, width and depth, as well as the thickness of the walls. Measure the size and dimensions of any pipes, like the overflow pipe, to make sure that the fittings of the new tank will precisely match the fittings of the rest of the toilet.
Can a toilet bowl be interchanged with a tank?
You will likely not find a compatible tank or bowl if you have an older model toilet. With new developments and increasing array of toilet offerings, manufacturers discontinue models and replace past offerings with improved units.
Can a toilet tank be fitted to any toilet?
When asking the question is a toilet tank universal, the short answer is no. While in certain brands they can be interchangeable, the overall consensus is that your toilet tank is fitted to your toilet model. When looking to purchase a new tank, you need to learn the measurements and model number.
Where can I find the brand of my toilet?
The brand: Look under the water tank lid (on the bottom); on the inside walls of the tank; on the bowl between the bolts attaching the seat. Disregard names on the seat as they are seldom the same brand as the toilet. The number: Look under the water tank lid (on the bottom), or on the inside walls of the tank.*
How can I tell what kind of toilet I have?
Three things are needed in order to identify your toilet: 1.The brand 2.The number 3.The color. The brand: Look under the water tank lid (on the bottom); on the inside walls of the tank; on the bowl between the bolts attaching the seat. Disregard names on the seat as they are seldom the same brand as the toilet.
Can a toilet tank be interchangeable with a toilet?
While in certain brands they can be interchangeable, the overall consensus is that your toilet tank is fitted to your toilet model. When looking to purchase a new tank, you need to learn the measurements and model number. This helps you to find the correct replacement toilet tank.
The brand: Look under the water tank lid (on the bottom); on the inside walls of the tank; on the bowl between the bolts attaching the seat. Disregard names on the seat as they are seldom the same brand as the toilet. The number: Look under the water tank lid (on the bottom), or on the inside walls of the tank.*
How can I get a new toilet bowl for the same toilet?
If the same toilet model is not available, ask a store representative to identify a tank or bowl from another model that will fit with yours. Look to salvage yards if you have an older model toilet. Also, visit the toilet manufacturer’s website and order a matching part online, or locate a nearby dealer who offers the part.
Three things are needed in order to identify your toilet: 1.The brand 2.The number 3.The color. The brand: Look under the water tank lid (on the bottom); on the inside walls of the tank; on the bowl between the bolts attaching the seat. Disregard names on the seat as they are seldom the same brand as the toilet.
