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Choosing a Toilet Luke Howett Fitzhugh 03-10-2007
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Posted by Luke Howett Fitzhugh on March 10, 2007, 5:35 pm


Rather than repairing a leaky, creaky old toilet in a half-bath in my
house, I have decided to replace it. That brought on the sudden
realization that I have never bought a new toilet in my life. I've
repaired several toilets in several houses that I've owned, but this
is the first purchase.

One thing that I want to do is to take advantage of the new features
that are being offered on new toilets these days.

First, I want a "comfort height" toilet. I'm in good physical
condition now, but I am not getting any younger. A sprained ankle that
I got from skiing reminded me that I should make my house more
accessible in order to accommodate any physical issues that I may
encounter during the next 30 years. As long as the changes don't make
life more difficult for a healthy person, I will try to implement the
changes as the projects occur. A comfort-height toilet seems innocuous
enough. Anyone have any comments on tall toilets?

Next, I noticed that many of the new toilets are claiming to have
large flush capacity ("100 Feet of toilet paper", and such). Do these
claims have any basis in fact? Do they indeed reduce clogs? It's not
like clogs happen very often, but it would be nice to have a lower
likelihood.

Next, I saw one toilet that is claiming exceptional quietness. Since
most of the noise for a toilet is in the plumbing, can they indeed
reduce the noise significantly? If they do, how can I tell when it is
running excessively, and needs a new flapper?

Any assistance from someone who has recently replaced their toilet
would be appreciated.

Luke

Posted by Rick Blaine on March 10, 2007, 6:50 pm



>Any assistance from someone who has recently replaced their toilet
>would be appreciated.

Ignore Usenet hearsay, marketing double talk and get the facts.Pick up a copy of
the latest Maximum Performance Test of low flow toilets here:

http://www.cwwa.ca/home_e.asp

Look for the link that says "6 Litre Toilets" and then click on the 8th edition
report.

Posted by Frank on March 10, 2007, 6:59 pm


> Rather than repairing a leaky, creaky old toilet in a half-bath in my
> house, I have decided to replace it. That brought on the sudden
> realization that I have never bought a new toilet in my life. I've
> repaired several toilets in several houses that I've owned, but this
> is the first purchase.
>
> One thing that I want to do is to take advantage of the new features
> that are being offered on new toilets these days.
>
> First, I want a "comfort height" toilet. I'm in good physical
> condition now, but I am not getting any younger. A sprained ankle that
> I got from skiing reminded me that I should make my house more
> accessible in order to accommodate any physical issues that I may
> encounter during the next 30 years. As long as the changes don't make
> life more difficult for a healthy person, I will try to implement the
> changes as the projects occur. A comfort-height toilet seems innocuous
> enough. Anyone have any comments on tall toilets?
>
> Next, I noticed that many of the new toilets are claiming to have
> large flush capacity ("100 Feet of toilet paper", and such). Do these
> claims have any basis in fact? Do they indeed reduce clogs? It's not
> like clogs happen very often, but it would be nice to have a lower
> likelihood.
>
> Next, I saw one toilet that is claiming exceptional quietness. Since
> most of the noise for a toilet is in the plumbing, can they indeed
> reduce the noise significantly? If they do, how can I tell when it is
> running excessively, and needs a new flapper?
>
> Any assistance from someone who has recently replaced their toilet
> would be appreciated.
>
> Luke


I have a new Toto that I like. They make a lot of models and I have
another but this one cost $100 more and is quieter. Neither has ever
clogged. I think in the beginning, the lower water use mandated
toilets did not flush as well as the old high volume ones but I do not
think this is true any longer.

Frank


Posted by John~                          on March 10, 2007, 7:04 pm



> Rather than repairing a leaky, creaky old toilet in a half-bath in my
> house, I have decided to replace it. That brought on the sudden
> realization that I have never bought a new toilet in my life. I've
> repaired several toilets in several houses that I've owned, but this
> is the first purchase.


Funny story; I had a roofer out the other day who offered me a great
deal on premium shingles with a 35 year warranty. I looked him in the
eye and said "Listen, sonny; I'm 60 years old. Why the hell would I
waste my money on a shingle with a 35 year warranty?"

The Rolls-Royce of toilets is the Toto. Yes, they are pricey, but if
you can afford it, it's the last toilet you will ever buy. You can
look them over at http://www.totousa.com/consumer_landing.asp and even
find a dealer in your area. You wanted modern features, so be sure and
look over the section on "washlets", but don't you dare show momma or
you are doomed.

Like any other household appliance, you get what you pay for.

John

Posted by Luke Howett Fitzhugh on March 10, 2007, 7:26 pm


On Sun, 11 Mar 2007 00:04:00 GMT, John~ 
                                                               

>The Rolls-Royce of toilets is the Toto. Yes, they are pricey, but if
>you can afford it, it's the last toilet you will ever buy. You can
>look them over at http://www.totousa.com/consumer_landing.asp and even
>find a dealer in your area. You wanted modern features, so be sure and
>look over the section on "washlets", but don't you dare show momma or
>you are doomed.
>
>Like any other household appliance, you get what you pay for.

That is one of those snappy sayings that I never believed. If anyone
believes that statement, then I have a $200 Thousand Ford Escort to
sell you.

The Toto certainly looks advanced, but I didn't know what a 'washlet'
was. It's a stealth bidet. I'd have to warn my guests, or risk getting
slapped. Sadly, from the looks of it, Toto is out of my price range. I
will have to stick with those items stocked at my local Lowe's Home
Center.

Luke

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