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God forbid I should ever be critical, but .... It is my observation that MOST people come here for helpful advice and information. Without calling out specific posters, we have a mathematician, an engineer and a Toto salesman who consistently stray way off, causing additional posts to the...

My favorite pre-3.5 gpf mandate are the American Standard Cadet and the Gerber Mount Vernon. The Cadet was "prettier," but the Mount Vernon was less prone to clogging. I have one of each but can't, in good conscience, bring myself to install and use them.

After a lot of research, the winners are tied at 28 inches (based on 12" rough-in): Toto Drake CST744S (1.6 gpf); Toto Eco Drake CST744E (1.28 gpf). These are under your price point. If you want the CeFiONtect (f/k/a CEFIONTECT) protective barrier option, it increases the lowest price I found...

The pressure assist models have an incomparably strong flush, but are expensive to maintain when they need repair -- and they will. I would not recommend mixing and matching. Typically, the pressure assist model's bowl is specifically engineered to work with the pressure assist tank. I'm not...

Both toilets I referenced are excellent and use readily available universal repair parts. The Cadet has American Standard's EverClean surface, which is comparable to Toto's CEFIONTECT. Some have complained of American Standard's quality control. If buying from a big box home center, take it...

A great toilet that fits your criteria is the Gerber Viper Compact ADA Height Elongated. At a depth of 26-5/8, it's a smidge longer but not by much. 1.6 gpf is model #VP-21-519 and 1.28 gpf is HE-21-519.

Here are two 1.6 gpf toilets with a 14" rough-in, a STRONG flush, and they won't break the bank: American Standard Cadet PRO Compact Right Height Elongated, Model #215FC.004 Gerber Viper ADA Elongated, Model #VP-21-524 http://www.gerberonline.com/downloads/specs/Toilet/VP-21-524.pdf

You're constantly going off-topic to tout your preference for Toto, regardless of a poster's question. If I, for example, were to post a question as to which is the preferred brand of universal replacement flapper or fill valve, I would not be asking for a new toilet recommendation. Stay on...

Deceit! Terry Love, it's common knowledge in the industry that you have your secret room filled to bursting with working and connected vintage Kohlers, Rheems, American Standards, Briggs, Cases, etc. :D

I truly wasn't trying to be sarcastic -- this time. :D I thought maybe there was something I missed.

Interesting how you managed to work that into a thread about the viability of stacking Sani Seals.

If you find a Drake II 1.6 GPF, please tell me where! Last I checked, the Drake II is available as a 1.28 or a 1.0 GPF.

I had the Champion in my last home and the thing would probably have swallowed a large cat with no problems. I should emphasize, however, that mine was the 1.6 GPF model. I have no experience with the 1.28. The original Champion, as most here know, was problematic from its introduction...

The fact that Vortens is made by Lamosa would scare me away immediately. Lamosa is (or was) sold at The Home Depot for $49. I've seen the performance and it's way less than impressive. Since you're looking for a dual-flush model with a more traditionally-styled trip lever, Kohler has Highline...