What Toilet Brand Would Buy??
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goeduck
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Consumer Reports rates the Kohler Highline Classic as the second highest toilet. They also list it as a pressure flush vs gravity and there are reports of a few problems with the Flushmate pressure tanks. I am not experienced with pressure tanks on toilets and the house I need to replace a toilet in is on a well with the pressure low. How much pressure do you have?
reb
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I installed a Jacuzzi (16.5" not including the seat) a few years ago. It is a 2 speed unit and has worked well. Cost was about $170 at Lowe's. The mechanism inside the tank developed a leak. The handle broke, too. Those were fixed under the warranty. I suspect the internal mechanism will have to be replaced periodically.
kcflhrc
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Yep, I have 2 also. Work fantastic
WVBill
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CR is wrong - the Kohler Highline Classic is "Single-flush gravity uses the force of gravity and a precision-engineered tank, bowl and trapway to create a strong siphon during flushing"
We were on well at the old house - no problems. We're on community water in the new house but the pressure is often low. It just takes longer for the tank to fill.
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Not familiar with the "Flushmate" assisted toilets? Let me explain it this way...picture being on the tarmac when a 747 takes off! I have 3 Kohler's here and have to warn guests to be prepared for the flush (not as bad as some European toilets that will send a splash of warm water up, followed by warm air, all in a plan to eliminate toilet paper). But they work great. As I understand it, the thing to look for is the diameter of the internal "guts". The more expensive toilets will be larger. And yup...the Flushmates have had some issues that resulted in a recall (it's a plastic tank that resides inside the water closet) and I understand they will need replacing sooner or later (warranty is 10 years I think).
goeduck
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The Kohler Website also says the Highline Classic has a pressure system, CR appears to be correct.
quicksandfarmer
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I'm not a plumber, but I have 14 bathrooms across my various real estate holdings. I like Toto the best and as the need arises I'm standardizing on them. I like the insulated tank models because I have high humidity.
Least favorite toilet brand is Mansfield, I only have one of them.
Least favorite toilet brand is Mansfield, I only have one of them.
goeduck
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Consumer Reports lists
St. Thomas by Icera Richmond ECO (6123.218, 6125.028) toilet
As their top choice. I am not familiar with the brand but like the style for one of my houses but do not want to get into proprietary flappers, etc. Anyone have one of these?
St. Thomas by Icera Richmond ECO (6123.218, 6125.028) toilet
As their top choice. I am not familiar with the brand but like the style for one of my houses but do not want to get into proprietary flappers, etc. Anyone have one of these?
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I'm loath to buy new toilets as the older ones even up in the 1980's are so simple and effective if not max water savers... but if you flush twice how are you saving?
As a property manager I have had lots of low flush horror stories... some, even the manufacturers gave up on.
When I buy new... I buy only Toto... I believe the most common model I buy is Drake and they don't cost a lot over the box stores from the wholesale house.
Toto is the only toilet my plumber will put in commercially with a tank... Restaurants mostly.
Whatever you buy... pick up an extra ballcock and flapper... brand specific... as there are so many variations it is no longer guaranteed to be on the shelf everywhere.