Can Kohler toilet use universal fill valve

[zinniab]

I have heard that I need Kohler brand parts to repair my toilet. Is there any reason a universal fill valve will not fit. The current is a Kohler fluidmaster black shank GP1083167. I want to know if I can use the Fluidmaster 400a universal instead. It's cheaper and the store was out of the Kohler brand.

 

[Twowaxhack]

use the high rate fill fluidmaster.

 

[zinniab]

i don't need a more powerful flush. The current one is 8 years old and just worn out.

 

[Twowaxhack]

i don't need a more powerful flush. The current one is 8 years old and just worn out.

ok do what you want. thanks !

 

[zinniab]

i specifically asked if the fluidmaster 400a universal would work to replace the Kohler fluidmaster 400.. if you have information that it is not compatible I would appreciate that, but if it is compatible that is the one I want to use. I am actually severely disabled, unlike most people on SSDI who living it up by scamming the system, buying brand new cars, traveling, etc. I can't afford my basic needs, I can't justify the extra expense of a fancy model unless that is the minimum I need to work.

 

[Twowaxhack]

i specifically asked if the fluidmaster 400a universal would work to replace the Kohler fluidmaster 400.. if you have information that it is not compatible I would appreciate that, but if it is compatible that is the one I want to use. I am actually severely disabled, unlike most people on SSDI who living it up by scamming the system, buying brand new cars, traveling, etc. I can't afford my basic needs, I can't justify the extra expense of a fancy model unless that is the minimum I need to work.

the 400a will most likely NOT refill the bowl properly. thats why youd need the high rate refill like the original.

without proper bowl refill youll get a poor flush.