Totally get where you’re coming from. I once tried to “upgrade” my own bathroom with a universal dual-flush kit—figured it’d be a quick Saturday project. Ended up with a half flush that barely moved any water, and a full flush that sounded like Niagara Falls. Turns out, the cable was just a hair too tight. It’s wild how finicky these things are. OEM parts seem boring, but honestly, they just work better in my experience. Still wish the universal ones were actually... universal.
Half flushes are the bane of my existence—tenants always think they’re broken. I’ve tried every “universal” kit out there, and it’s always some tiny adjustment that makes or breaks it. Have you checked if the float’s set too low? Sometimes it’s not even the cable, it’s just the wrong angle or a weird seal. I honestly gave up and just stick to the brand parts now. Less drama, fewer 2am calls.
I honestly gave up and just stick to the brand parts now. Less drama, fewer 2am calls.
Yeah, I hear you on that. Universal kits are supposed to make things easier, but half the time it’s just more fiddling. I’ve had a few where the “universal” button barely lines up, or the flush volume is off no matter what. Brand-specific parts cost a bit more, but honestly, it saves so much hassle. Tenants don’t care about the savings if they’re calling you every week. Sometimes you just gotta pick your battles.
Universal kits are supposed to make things easier, but half the time it’s just more fiddling.
That’s been my experience too. Tried a “universal” dual flush kit once and the half flush was either a trickle or a flood—no in between. Ended up swapping it out for the OEM part after two callbacks. Ever notice some brands seem way more forgiving than others? I keep wondering if it’s just the design or if there’s a trick to getting those universals dialed in right...
Half flush is always the headache. I’ve installed a bunch of those “universal” kits and it’s hit or miss. Sometimes you get lucky, but most of the time you’re fiddling with float heights and cable tension, and it still doesn’t feel right. Honestly, I’ve had better luck just sticking with the original manufacturer’s parts—less hassle, fewer callbacks. Some toilets just don’t play nice with the one-size-fits-all stuff, no matter how much you tweak it.
