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Installating a new toilet into a newly remodeled bathroom on a slab. Waste Plumbing is 40 years old cast iron. In general the performance of the toilets/drain plumbing has been pretty good without frequent plugging.
However, now that I must install (not by choice of course becaust that's all I can get) a 1.6 GPF toilet I'm concerned since I've been told it is possible with the age of the cast plumbing, it's likely I may start to see more frequent clogs/backup.
I'm not so much concerned with the performance of the toilet (as I'm understand they have come a long way in the last 10 years). My concern is the reduced amount of water moving transporting waste through the DWV system.
1) Should I be worried about this issue, or just accept it and take it like a man (i.e. get used to plunging and snaking).
2) Are there any retrofits or techniques available to up the water capacity of the tank?
Thanks,
Steve
However, now that I must install (not by choice of course becaust that's all I can get) a 1.6 GPF toilet I'm concerned since I've been told it is possible with the age of the cast plumbing, it's likely I may start to see more frequent clogs/backup.
I'm not so much concerned with the performance of the toilet (as I'm understand they have come a long way in the last 10 years). My concern is the reduced amount of water moving transporting waste through the DWV system.
1) Should I be worried about this issue, or just accept it and take it like a man (i.e. get used to plunging and snaking).
2) Are there any retrofits or techniques available to up the water capacity of the tank?
Thanks,
Steve