Fluidmaster Pro45B - Plumbing Zone

PlumberWhoCares · 04-24-2009, 08:53 AM

I've been using these for quite a while. I like the brass shank and that the home stores don't carry them.

Just the other day, I noticed a white plastic piece in the box. Checked all the other boxes and all of them have it. The piece definitely goes in the bottom of the shank. Does anyone know why they are now loose and not in the shank? At first, I thought they fell out. But I tested that theory by putting it back in and banging it around. Once in, they stay in.

It appears as if Fluidmaster is intentionally not putting them in anymore. Called my supplier and he didn't know why.

22rifle · 04-24-2009, 10:21 AM

the filter?

PlumberWhoCares · 04-24-2009, 11:41 AM

It regulates the flow and is supposed to eliminate water hammer. Within the last month, I noticed they are loose in the box and it's driving me crazy.

Plumber · 04-24-2009, 09:02 PM

I thought the whole deal was supposed to stop water hammer. The heavy duty construction, etc.

Do they work?

WestCoastPlumber · 04-24-2009, 10:03 PM

IMO, they are junk.. I used them, and have now replaced them, lucky just after the year warranty. Some I ATE because they were junk and i realize that.

I hate anything fluidmaster, you all should check out Brasscraft fill valves, they are a little more money, but they don't have the float that will hold water like the fluidmaster and are just overall better.

BCT015H,

once you use them, you will never go back.

leak1 · 04-24-2009, 10:17 PM

i use brasscraft valves and i luv them! they are cheaper priced then fluidmaster in my area.

Cal · 04-26-2009, 08:16 AM

http://www.brasscraft.com/images/Prod_ToiletRepair.jpg

What exactly is the difference between this Brasscraft and the Fluidmaster ?

Cal

SewerRatz · 04-26-2009, 10:55 AM

I think anything plastic is junk. I had FluidMasters fail as well as the BrassCraft. Give me a good old fashioned Mansfield ballcock.

Phat Cat · 04-26-2009, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WestCoastPlumber

IMO, they are junk.. I used them, and have now replaced them, lucky just after the year warranty. Some I ATE because they were junk and i realize that.

I hate anything fluidmaster, you all should check out Brasscraft fill valves, they are a little more money, but they don't have the float that will hold water like the fluidmaster and are just overall better.

BCT015H,

once you use them, you will never go back.

Did you use the ProSeries? We have installed tons of them and have not had one problem with them.

Is it possible you got a defective batch? It's hard to believe yours were so bad and the ones we use are doing fine.

Maybe you didn't install the Fluidmasters correctly.

Just kidding. Don't scorch me.

04-24-2009, 08:53 AM	#1
PlumberWhoCares Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 40 My Photos	Fluidmaster Pro45B I've been using these for quite a while. I like the brass shank and that the home stores don't carry them. Just the other day, I noticed a white plastic piece in the box. Checked all the other boxes and all of them have it. The piece definitely goes in the bottom of the shank. Does anyone know why they are now loose and not in the shank? At first, I thought they fell out. But I tested that theory by putting it back in and banging it around. Once in, they stay in. It appears as if Fluidmaster is intentionally not putting them in anymore. Called my supplier and he didn't know why.

04-24-2009, 10:03 PM	#5
WestCoastPlumber Plumber Manhattan Beach Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Los Angeles (South Bay) Posts: 828 My Photos	IMO, they are junk.. I used them, and have now replaced them, lucky just after the year warranty. Some I ATE because they were junk and i realize that. I hate anything fluidmaster, you all should check out Brasscraft fill valves, they are a little more money, but they don't have the float that will hold water like the fluidmaster and are just overall better. BCT015H, once you use them, you will never go back. __________________ Robert Plumber Manhattan Beach, Plumber Hermosa Beach,Plumber Marina Del Rey, Plumber Redondo Beach, Tankless water heaters Los Angeles Tankless repair Los Angeles

04-26-2009, 10:55 AM	#8
SewerRatz Illinois Licensed Plumber Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chicago Area Posts: 2,706 My Photos	I think anything plastic is junk. I had FluidMasters fail as well as the BrassCraft. Give me a good old fashioned Mansfield ballcock. __________________ Ron Hasil Lic #058-160417 A-Archer Sewer & Plumbing specializing in: Tankless Water Heaters \| Drain and Sewer Cleaning Sump and Ejector Pumps \| Backflow RPZ Testing

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04-24-2009, 10:21 AM	#2
22rifle Master Plumber Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,053 My Photos	the filter?

04-24-2009, 11:41 AM	#3
PlumberWhoCares Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 40 My Photos	It regulates the flow and is supposed to eliminate water hammer. Within the last month, I noticed they are loose in the box and it's driving me crazy.

04-24-2009, 09:02 PM	#4
Plumber Plumba Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 890 My Photos	I thought the whole deal was supposed to stop water hammer. The heavy duty construction, etc. Do they work?

04-24-2009, 10:17 PM	#6
leak1 master of disaster Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: ohio- usa Posts: 758 My Photos	i use brasscraft valves and i luv them! they are cheaper priced then fluidmaster in my area.

04-26-2009, 08:16 AM	#7
Cal Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,407 My Photos	http://www.brasscraft.com/images/Prod_ToiletRepair.jpg What exactly is the difference between this Brasscraft and the Fluidmaster ? Cal