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I've read Terry's "Report on Toilets". I need a 10" rough in toilet. I have not had to buy a toilet since 1989. And now they are all water savers - 1.6 GPF. It appears that most of the highly rated toilets in the report are a) 12" rough ins and b) pressure assisted. But in this forum in...
I need the best flushing toilet with reasonable pricing. I've narrowed down my search to several Totos but now pricing out the Toto Ultramax. Am I correct in assuming this - 1) ultramax is a great toilet 2) getting the Toto G-MAX is the best Toto flushing system (??) (ie, vs e-max &...
Can the Fluidmaster 8300P8 Flush 'N' Sparkle Toilet Bowl Cleaning System be used in Toto toilets? I have 3 Toto's in my recently purchased house , and just as in my previous house where I installed a Toto Dalton, they flush beautifully but bowl wash terribly. I am constantly cleaning the bowl...
Hi, I bought the last model of Toto Aquia II dual flush toilet last week, and had a licensed plumber install it. He tested the flushing a few times when he was done, and it seemed to be working OK. Within an hour after he left, the toilet developed leaks - at first, where the toilet sits on the...
Here's a problem I don't believe I've read about here. I have a new Toto Ultramax with the apparently new Voreto, Ltd. (a Toto subsidiary, I think), G-MAX fill valve which displayed a defect within one week of operation. It fails to shut off completely, and in 30 minutes the water level has quietly...
Hello: I bought three American Standard Cadet 3 toilets. When I assembled them the spud washers between tank and bowl is too thick and there is gap about half inch after I tightened the bolts (for all three toilets). As a result tanks are rocking. Is it normal for American Standard...
Getting ready to have two toilets in my home replaced. Pretty much inclined to go with a Toto based on recommendations from neighbors. Looking for a model with ADA height and elongated bowl that has decent bowl wash. Some folks have noted that bowl wash on their Toto's was not as good as their...
http://www.terrylove.com/wc/as/champion_cathy.jpg Made in Mexico I have 2 American Standard Champion toilets.. I am having the same problems the everyone is reporting ( Leaking Flush Value and Wobbling tank on back of toilet)… I called 1-800-442-1902 and talked with American Standard today!...
http://terrylove.com/wc/toto/cst744sl_03_paper.jpg Terry, We have two and a half baths in a 17 YO house and were constantly having to look for the plunger. I even had to instruct my family how to shut off the supply lines on the old toilets within 10 seconds of a problem. They all got pretty...
Hi Experts, I recently purchased/moved into an 8 year old condominium. It has two bathrooms, both with Crane brand 6 lpf toilets. The main bathroom toilet has been clogged since I moved in, plunging furiously is a temporary fix. It'll work for the first flush, but the second flush it'll be...
I have a Toto C744SL bowl (elongated drake). http://admin.totousa.com/Product%20Downloads/FT-00010,%20C744SL,%20V.01.pdf I was going to order the ST743S tank (g-max) http://www.terrylove.com/pdf/S-CST743S-1202.pdf
I'm putting on a bathroom addition to my home and looking for an excellent wall mount. I have limited space so I'm combining shower and toilet in same area. Thus it needs to be off the ground. I'm a big fan of the 2 floor mounted Toto toilet's I have, but they don't currently seem to carry a wall...
One night, our Toto Toilet just kept running. I have a GMAX TSU18A in my tank. After reading the forums here it seemed to indicate that this model is not fixable and to buy a new one. After installing the new TSU18A, the same problem. The water won't stop. I have tried adjusting the height from the...
Hello Terry, I have just remodeled my bathroom and am looking for a TOTO toilet I can use with an 11" rough in dimension. The 1/2" supply is 5 - 1/4" left of center of closet flange and approximately 5 - 1/2" above finished floor surface. I was thinking of either the DrakeII or one of the...
I have three toilets on two floors. My wife's the one who uses the master bath toilet most. It's upstairs and farthest from the main sewer line. The main bathroom is also upstairs and it often smells, but I don't think its a sewage problem, but a problem with aim... we have two boys under 10...
Hello, I have owned a Toto Eco Drake with Sanagloss for several months now. Recently i noticed some tiny pinkish spots in the bowl, below the water level, particularly at the very bottom. They dont brush off. Almost as if little particles got embedded in the sanagloss/porcelain. I dont use...
Can anyone provide any information on the Glacier Bay Dual Flush available at Home Depot? This toilet sells for $158 and according to the MaP test report it rates at 1000 grams! I have not been able to locate any reviews or specifics about flushing technology etc. Can anyone provide any insight...
http://www.terrylove.com/wc/toto/ms604_angle_seat.jpg TOTO Gwyneth MS604114CEFG toilet review Made in USA Video of performance Toto has a new model called the Gwyneth with the WaterSense Ecoflush. 1.28 gallons, with the double cyclone rinse and Sanagloss in White, Beige/Biscuit and Bone. The...
I installed the Toto Eco Drake in our master bath a year ago. It's been a great toilet and has never clogged. However, the fill rate has slowed to a crawl, and it can take up to 5 minutes to fill the tank. I've tried getting into the E-Max flush system to look for and clean debris, but I...
Hello again everyone, I'm finally at the last stages of installing the toilet in our new bathroom and have run into yet another problem that has me scratching my head. I'm installing a Kohler Wellworth toilet. The base is perfectly level. However, when I started installing the tank, I can't...
Hello, I have a Toto Ultramax round front toilet that came with a soft close seat that fit it perfectly. Time and my behind have taken their toll, so I ventured out to the local plumbing supply for a replacement, which I bought. When I got home, much to my shock and dismay, I saw that the seat had...
Just picked up my Soiree toilet and opened the Unifit box. There are a couple notes included talking about shorter t-bolts for the Lloyd toilet, but every other skirted model using the longer bolts. Alas, my Unifit hardware bag only has the shorter ones. Im assuming I can get a correct set...
Programmable Nightlight New Easy-to-Read Remote Control Design More Compact Design Automatic Open and Close Lid Washlet Cleansing with Three Modes Hands-Free Automatic Flush Integrated Warm Air Dryer Built-In Air Purifying System Energy Saver Timer Cyclone Flushing System
1958 house, a lot original, some remodeled. Existing toilet leaking around base. Removed. Found that the tiile was laid higher than brass flange, which is broken probably due to too much torque on screws. Two wax rings installed to "fix" problem. Removed everything. Subfloor seems OK,...
American Standard Cadet 3, Made in Mexico or Honduras I am looking for some feedback on American Standards Cadet Three right height elongated toilet with the flush right system. I have been told this is a new model from A.S. and has only been on the market about three to four months. I would...
Folks, I am planning on remodeling a 3/4 bath that is 48" wide. The current toilet projects 28" into the space and restricts access to the shower. I have found several toilets in the local building stores that are less than 28", but I would like to replace this toilet with one that is no more...
I like the look of this toilet at HD. Glacier Bay Dual Flush I would prefer to stay in that price range, I like the water efficiency and flush ratings. Any thoughts or recommendations? Thanks. The Glacier Bay bowl is 31-0" long. The TOTO Aquia bowl is 27-1/4" long
I'd like to have a dual-flush corner toilet. Toto doesn't make any corner toilets at all. Can anyone recommend a good choice? I've found one from Regent and one from Wilshire.
Does anyone know anything about saniflow toilets? They can be used to put a toilet in the basement- they have a pump built into the toilet. I'm looking at the Saniflow Sanicompact 48 model- wondering if it is reliable, how loud it is, does it flush well and is it easy to install? Please let me know...
http://www.terrylove.com/images/speedflex_stop.jpg If you are replacing a toilet, or faucet, and it has this type of shutoff, it will need to be replaced. Anytime we see these, they get removed. If you attempt to rebend the corrugated copper tubing, it can crack or break. If it leaks...
New to this forum and glad I found it. Purchased home in 1994 and replaced the Briggs Toilet with a Kohler 1.6 in 1997 because of water leaks around the toilet onto the linoleum floor. I replaced it myself but this year saw more leaks noticeable under the linoleum. I removed the toilet and found...
A Sam's Club toilet. Like most product from Costco or Sam's Club, we have no idea what parts may be in it. And when the plumber or the homeowner needs parts, where do they find them? Most products like these are purchased in a small lot, maybe a closeout buy. When they disappear from the...
I have a TOTO Dartmouth CST754SF. The flapper eyelet that connects to the chain broke. I have two questions: What will be the right flapper replacement? Also, the vertical tube that has the two rods to which the flapper connects sits very close to the back wall of the tank, so that there is no...
Could anyone tell me the diff between an SS114 and a SS154?. Toto's website doesn't have the 114 listed. Thanks, Jeff
I have a new Kohler. I hate this toilet with the fiery passion of a million burning suns. You. Can't. Plunge. This. Toilet. The opening is too large for any available plunger to seal over it. This toilet was sold to me as one I'd never have to plunge. Yeah, right! It clogs at least once a...
Hi - I have an older American Standard low-profile, one-piece toilet. I purchased a universal replacement kit as I could tell the old fill valve was going, and thought I'd also replace the flush valve as well. However, I noticed (after I had already mangled the piece, of course) that the...
I find several comments in this forum where the authors say a toilet flange should be on top of the finished floor. There are also a couple of posts where in that case the poster had problems with rocking toilets due to insufficient space between the flange and toilet bottom. I have a copy of Code...
I have a '96 Gerber thats original to my powder room, home was built in '96. I don't know what the model is, inside the tank it's stamped 28790 and 1.6 i'm assuming it's a 1.6 gallon. In any case it performs very poorly, requiring 2-3 flushes, if you don't flush incrementally and try to flush...
http://guillens.com/images/PF2/160/PF503.jpg Our PF/2 is almost 4 yrs old. A month ago the Actuator valve broke, and the company sent us a new one - under the 5-yr parts warranty. Now, one month later, it has broken again - which just lets the water run and the toilet will not flush. Is there...
I started a thread "Champion 4 Poor Flush" on 12/28/2009. I didn't think the flush was using enough water. There was some qualitative statements about what should happen but I wasn't satisfied. That thread is at http://www.terrylove.com/forums/showthread.php?33920-Champion-4-Poor-flush So,...
http://www.terrylove.com/images/abak/abak_soiree_1.jpg TOTO Soiree pedestal lav, faucet and toilet suite http://www.easycarts.net/ecarts/terrylove/Toto_Toilets.html#MS974224CFG We are considering replacing our awful low flow toilets and have been researching what to replace them with. We...
Just installed a new American Standard Cadet 3. This product has the "Speed Connect System", meaning the tank to bowl bolts are preinstalled by AS. After I installed the new toilet, I notice a slight leak from one of the bolts. I've tightened the problematic bolt slightly a few times to see of that...
Does anyone have experience or opinions on American Standard's new H2Option jetted dual-flush toilets?
I realize that this forum has a problem with Champion 4 but should the one piece Champion 4 (new version) be included? Has anybody had any experience with the one piece Champion 4? I was at a plumbing store (Koehler shop) and their opinion was that the Champion 4 had a better flushing system than...
I have removed my toilet to install tile flooring. During the removal of the old tile, I damaged the cast iron flange and figured, no problem, I'll just replace it. Upon closer inspection, I realized that the flange is practically integral to the cast iron elbow drain pipe. So, now I have a...
I recently ordered a Toto EcoDrake EL ADA (CST744EL) toilet. Accoridng to Toto, the CST744EL is made up of the C744EL bowl and the ST743E tank. I was shipped instead a C744SL bowl with the ST743E tank. The vendor said that as long as the tank is the E, the bowl can be an SL. From my research...
Toto Ultramax, Made in USA Just a short followup to my April 2005 review. I’ve had the Toto Ultramax a year now. I have no regrets that I selected this toilet over others. It gets the job done on the first flush and has never clogged. I’m always amazed how little water it uses. In addition,...
Consumer Reports in the August 2009 issue picks the Gerber Dual Flush as their top choice for dual flush toilets. However, we no longer sell the Gerber with WDI Dual Flush combination. We have had to replace more than 40% of the tanks in the first year of production due to failure of the...
I have an Ultramax 1.6 that works great. Any insight on how the new 1.28 toilets work? How about Double Cyclone?
Hello all, new member here! I am considering the Cadet 3 as my least-cost option to get a toilet that swallows my son's mega-logs and is fairly immune to skid marks and bacterial growth. My question is, can I put a brick in the tank to make it into a Flowise? In theory this should work fine...
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