Bob Gall
New Member
Hi guys,
I've been looking at toilets, as I bought a house built in the 70s and don't think the toilets have ever been swapped out, so I have concerns over the wax ring primarily and issues that can arise from older toilets. The toilet in the master bath sits lower, maybe because the round-in is a tight 12.5" (Edit: I have an extra 3/4" from my orig measurement as I didn't account for floor trimming, so 11 3/4" + 3/4") so I had concerns about options for toilet swap. The toilet flush is less than desirable, as it leaves an accumulation at the bottom of the bowl, due to a gurgling type flush. I'm not sure if it's flushing properly in general.
Pic Below:
https://app.box.com/s/tpkrlv8i0hh1llhxwm4jxajcckn98juv
The other toilet has a typical round-in of 13". It flushes much better, but it will get a beating as it will be used mostly by the kids and guests, so I'm concerned with the current low-flow and flushing power. But, haven't run into any problems with this one. The bathroom has a stench to it, like urine.
Pic below:
https://app.box.com/s/rzssaielilgw11hg6tkpzurc8lxz9ds9
Both toilets are rather close to the bath, not sure if that matters. But, I don't think I would get anything oversized because of that.
Any suggestions on what I should go with? I mainly concerned with the master bath toilet, but thought I should swap both at the same time. My budget is flexible given I want something solid that will last.
I've been looking at toilets, as I bought a house built in the 70s and don't think the toilets have ever been swapped out, so I have concerns over the wax ring primarily and issues that can arise from older toilets. The toilet in the master bath sits lower, maybe because the round-in is a tight 12.5" (Edit: I have an extra 3/4" from my orig measurement as I didn't account for floor trimming, so 11 3/4" + 3/4") so I had concerns about options for toilet swap. The toilet flush is less than desirable, as it leaves an accumulation at the bottom of the bowl, due to a gurgling type flush. I'm not sure if it's flushing properly in general.
Pic Below:
https://app.box.com/s/tpkrlv8i0hh1llhxwm4jxajcckn98juv
The other toilet has a typical round-in of 13". It flushes much better, but it will get a beating as it will be used mostly by the kids and guests, so I'm concerned with the current low-flow and flushing power. But, haven't run into any problems with this one. The bathroom has a stench to it, like urine.
Pic below:
https://app.box.com/s/rzssaielilgw11hg6tkpzurc8lxz9ds9
Both toilets are rather close to the bath, not sure if that matters. But, I don't think I would get anything oversized because of that.
Any suggestions on what I should go with? I mainly concerned with the master bath toilet, but thought I should swap both at the same time. My budget is flexible given I want something solid that will last.
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