Rivernuggets Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Okay......I am seriously asking for opinions on a toilet that won't use so much water. Our house has two toilets that are using too much every flush. I've been looking around online and, like so many other things in our culture, there are too many options. I'd like a single flush model using 1.28 gallons at most, or a dual flush using 1.6 / .9 (or .8 or 1). Wisecracks are inevitable here. [] Either way, give me some Sh_t. I mean advice. Thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryC Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Toto? 1.6 gpf. http://www.homeclick.com/web/catalog/ethumbs.aspx?N=109+20001154+9228741&chnl=Psearch&ven=GAW&cam=Category+-+K%26B&brnd=Toto&adgrp=TOTO%20Toilets%20-%20Reviews&kw=Toto%20Toilets%20Reviews&mtyp=exact&wm_crID=3800951&wm_lpID=19195309&wm_ctID=361&wm_kwID=12172637&wm_mtID=3&wm_content=0&wm_g_crID=6108221345&wm_g_kw=toto+toilet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJkizak Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 The efficient toilets are fine as long as the fall in your sewer pipe to the road or septic tank is enough to allow large quantities of mush to flow. If your 4" sewer pipe has a slight dip in the fall you will pack that pipe tighter than an old VW full of college students. If you are one of the people who take very large "dumps" don't do it.It will take 3 flushes to shove that stuff down the drain so you won't be gaining a thing. JJK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 The totos are fine but a pain to fix. We installed a fairly cheap one a while back (cadet?) can't remember the brand for sure but the important thing is the debris flush rating---get a model rated ten. Ours works very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZAKO Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 My ol grandpa says to save water,,,,When its yellow let it mellow,,When its browm flush it down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 I am SO glad I'm on a well. I pull my water out of the ground and put it right back into the ground. I yanked ALL the water saving features off my showers and installed a 3/4" hot and a 3/4" cold pipe to my basement shower. It also has 3/4" valves so it's 3/4" all the way through until it drowns you. I would not have done all of this if I were on municipal water but since I'm only "borrowing" the water in between pulling it out of the ground and putting it back in, I don't feel so bad about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJkizak Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Amen! JJK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksonbart Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 My ol grandpa says to save water,,,,When its yellow let it mellow,,When its browm flush it down. I think the updated approach is if its yellow let it mellow and if its brown, let it mellow too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 I think the updated approach is if its yellow let it mellow and if its brown, let it mellow too. Remind me to never accept a Rum & Coke from you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 I think the updated approach is if its yellow let it mellow and if its brown, let it mellow too. Remind me to never accept a Rum & Coke from you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 I think the updated approach is if its yellow let it mellow and if its brown, let it mellow too. Remind me to never accept a Rum & Coke from you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artto Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 I put in one of these, a Kohler. http://www.kohler.ca/onlinecatalog/detail.jsp?from=thumb&frm=null&module=Toilets&item=6240102&prod_num=3466§ion=2&category=13&resultPage=0--1905431389 It's a Kohler. A little pricey but I think paid about half the MSRP shown at Home Depot. They have quite a few models. Its also easy to clean the outside. No hidden nooks and cranny's for spiders to hide. It's quiet. And refills by the time you're done washing your hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audible Nectar Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Artto beat me to it. Kohler is THE BEST toilet available - on about every measure you can mention on a toilet. They have the best flush power for any unit quantity used per flush. ABSOLUTELY best/easiest to clean too. You notice the toilet when it causes you problems. My toilet issues quit entirely when I had Kohlers installed here. I have never used a plunger in the 5+ years since I had Kohlers installed...although I did replace the valve rigs (easy). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elitedemo Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 nothing beats the efficiency of one of these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merkin Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 I have to agree with the Kohler's I put two in my house and they have never failed to haul the mail. The newer ones have a higher flush power. Heck isn't Kohler a Wisconsin company? Besides don't you have enough snow up there that you don't really need to worry about saving water? Heck they said it was all going to melt and flood the **it out of us. Second thought don't flush a lot up there we don't need the extra water down here. I never understand why when I live on one of the largest rivers in the world I am mandated to just a low volume flush anyway. Hell there is plenty of water here, it's not like I'm saving it for those poor thirsty dudes in California and Phoenix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivernuggets Posted March 29, 2011 Author Share Posted March 29, 2011 Thanks for the replies all. Zeroing in...... http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053&productId=100675332&R=100675332 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNRET Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 I would never buy another without the Saniglaze option. The glazing is better, slicker so there is a lot less sticking to it and much easier to clean. We have the Totos w/saniglaze and the Toto Washlet bidet seats for the girls. http://www.totousa.com/Washlet/WashletS400.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 The one we installed was an American Standard, cheaper than that one. You are on the right track with a 10 rating. The ratings are done with a test flush with a sponge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fini Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 I NEVER joke about toilets. Without a doubt, I would never buy anything but another TOTO. The flush is surprisingly quiet and gentle, but it flushes perfectly every time. When I was looking around for a new pot, I stumbled upon the Terry Love Plumbing Forum. GREAT information from Terry and the experienced plumbers and users of the forum. The model I have is the Toto Drake, elongated bowl. ~$200 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardP Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 It would seem that the answer to your problem lies in your username. How close are you to said river? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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