rear exit vs. wall mount

[kate_l]

Hi,

Last year I installed a Gerber toilet with the flushmate system in my old house when one of my toilets died. I have been extremely satisfied. At the time I thought that I saw that Gerber made a wall mount because I knew that my wall mount would be the next to go.

Well it is officially dead now & I need to get a replacement. I must have been mistaken about the Gerber because what I see now is just the rear exit model. So the first part of my question is what is the difference between the 2? I know that the rear exit sits on the floor and does not require the really strong mounting in the wall but what is the difference in terms of plumbing? Could a rear exit model replace my wall mount easily?

If I do have to go to a wall mount & don't get the Gerber rear exit because it wouldn't fit what brand and model would you recommend that would provide similar performance. I definitely need the flush assist because my pipes are old and have a low slope so they are prone to clogging.

Thanks for any advice you can offer.

Kate

 

[Terry]

I've been replacing wall mount toilets with the American Standard Glenwall.
It is much cheaper to use the brackets you have.

http://terrylove.biz/home/57-american-standard-glenwall-wall-hung-toilet.html

They don't make a gravity wall hung any more. Only pressure assist.

 

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[kate_l]

Thank you

Terry,

Thanks for the prompt response. I will get going on ordering it. Unfortunately I am not close enough to order from you or I would (unless you have a ship it to Texas option) I got the gerber info last time from your web site. I really appreciate you sharing your experiences. Its hard to get the straight dope on toilets these days. Not sure it was ever easy but I am sort of new at this.

Kate