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Low Flow Toilets Have Revolutionized Toilets For Good

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If you’re like most, we’re isolated to our homes. Kids are told to stay home from school, and most school districts have already closed down for the school year 2019-20. Many parents are working from home. What this means is that our plumbing systems are overwhelmed right now. We’re warning our customers to only flush toilet paper, no paper towels. I’m guessing most of the shortage on toilet paper is over. This may be an excellent time to evaluate the toilets in your home. Everyone wants to save water and money. Well, there’s no better place to start than your toilets.  Makers of low flow toilets have revolutionized the market for good.

Saving Money As Well As Water Is A Good Decision

Our toilets are responsible for as much as 25% to 38% of our indoor water usage. In a couple of short months, summer will be in full swing, and water usage will be at the top of our government’s list. But from a practical standpoint, saving money, as well as water, is a wise decision. Since 1992 the federal standard for toilets is 1.6 gallons per flush. Compared to toilets made from 1980 through 1991, which used 3.5 gallons per flush and models older than that used as much as 7 gallons per flush. Since toilets can almost last forever by easily replacing the parts, I’m sure there are still toilets out there using 3.5 gallons per flush. While 1.6 gallons per flush is the federal standard, we’ve come a long way in technology, significantly improving on that 1992 benchmark.

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New Low Flow Toilets Have Technology That’s Off The Planet

In years past, low flow toilets lacked flushing power that led to clogging issues. That’s not so any longer. The latest models have incredible performance. Older models required more than one flush, which defeated the purpose. But like all areas of life, technology has taken products to another level, and that includes bathroom fixtures. An excellent low flow toilet will empty everything from the bowl, utilizing gravity or pressure-based mechanisms. In the same picture, with low flow toilets are low flow dual flush toilets. They use one button for liquids and another for solids. Liquids use one gallon per flush while solids use 1.6 gallons per flush. This design creates a fantastic balance.

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You Don’t Have To Spend An Arm And A Leg For A Low Flow Toilet

One of the great things about purchasing a low flow toilet is that you don’t have to spend an arm and a leg.  Below are some examples of low flow toilets and their cost:

TOTO CST454CUFG#01 Drake II 1G Two-Piece Elongated 1.0 GPF Universal Height Toilet, Cotton White

The cost is $394.77 on Amazon, and if you have prime, the product has free shipping. TOTO is a fantastic brand, and their toilets are of the highest quality and efficiency.

WOODBRIDGE T-0019, Dual Flush Elongated One Piece Toilet uses 1.0 GPF for liquids and 1.6 GPF for solids.

It comes with a Soft Closing Seat, Comfort Height, WaterSense, High-Efficiency, Rectangle Button, Cotton White. This toilet has 4.5 stars on Amazon and costs $310.00.

Glacier Bay 1-Piece 1.1 GPF/1.6 GPF High-Efficiency Dual Flush Elongated All-in-One Toilet in White.

This is by far my best choice as far as quality and value.  The toilet has over 4000 reviews and a 4.6 rating and costs $149.00 at the home depot.

There are some great toilets on the market with some excellent values. Take a few extra minutes to determine what toilet is right for your bathroom and start saving.

 

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