Plumbs Away
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Around 1977 when 3.5 GPF was federally enforced for new toilets sold in the US, American Standard, Gerber and Kohler rose to the challenge and their Cadet*, Mount Vernon and Wellworth, respectively, didn't miss a beat. Fast-forward 15 years or so to the 1.6 GPF mandate, and the Big Three failed miserably. The 1.6 GPF Kohler Wellworth was the best of those three, but it was definitely nothing to brag about. I'm just wondering, with the reputation of their name at stake, why they would distribute such an inferior product.
*Prior to 1977, American Standard had a water saver Cadet that was identical to the 5 GPF Cadet, except with a smaller tank. It was lacking in performance, but by 1977, AS got it right with a reengineered bowl.
*Prior to 1977, American Standard had a water saver Cadet that was identical to the 5 GPF Cadet, except with a smaller tank. It was lacking in performance, but by 1977, AS got it right with a reengineered bowl.