I'm wondering if I'm being a little OCD by wanting to test a toilet's flush before I install the tile in a remodelled bathroom. The issue is a 3" drain line and while I have read that a 3" drain line has a hydraulic advantage vs a 4" line, my worst nightmare would be to complete the tiling only to find that the toilet doesnt flush satisfactorily because of the 3" installation.
While remodelling an 80 year old upstair bathroom, I have relocated the toilet @ 10 feet from its original location in order to accomodate a double vanity.
My plumber installed a 3" ID PVC line that begins with a 3" 90 deg. closet bend that drains into a 3" line that runs @ 3ft. from the front of the toilet location. This line then makes a right hand turn via a 90 deg. elbow and then runs @ 8 feet to the original 4" cast iron stack @ wall. The drop is @ 1/8" to 1/4" per foot.
Do I need to temporarily install a toilet to check the flow before I do my tiling?
I haven't purchased a toilet yet (althought I have Kohler Low Boy type on hand) and am very glad that I have found Terry Love's web sit because my plumber recommended that I purchase a Kholer Wellworth because "he knew how to adjust it for max. flush.." I now intend to purchase a Toto Drake thanks to the comment posted here.
Thanks!
While remodelling an 80 year old upstair bathroom, I have relocated the toilet @ 10 feet from its original location in order to accomodate a double vanity.
My plumber installed a 3" ID PVC line that begins with a 3" 90 deg. closet bend that drains into a 3" line that runs @ 3ft. from the front of the toilet location. This line then makes a right hand turn via a 90 deg. elbow and then runs @ 8 feet to the original 4" cast iron stack @ wall. The drop is @ 1/8" to 1/4" per foot.
Do I need to temporarily install a toilet to check the flow before I do my tiling?
I haven't purchased a toilet yet (althought I have Kohler Low Boy type on hand) and am very glad that I have found Terry Love's web sit because my plumber recommended that I purchase a Kholer Wellworth because "he knew how to adjust it for max. flush.." I now intend to purchase a Toto Drake thanks to the comment posted here.
Thanks!