Sloan Valves — What to look for in a compatible toilet?

[lenc]

Hi! I have been coming to this forum for years for help, and this is the first time that I have not been able to search and find the answer I needed.

I want a round front, flushometer toilet like used to be found in old apartment buildings. We are starting from scratch, so having the right pressure and the right diameter supply lines is no problem. But, I cannot find anything like that on the market. The Crane Civic was the closest possible option, and they were discontinued and sold out before I was ready to commit... All of the toilets that are labeled as compatible with flush valves are elongated and, frankly, ugly.

I have seen discussions here about putting a high tank on a flush valve toilet. But, can I go the other direction? I see plenty of toilets that are supposed to be paired with a high tank that look like they would be fine. All I can get anyone to tell me is that you need a flush valve style toilet if you want to use a flush valve. Could I use a high tank toilet without a tank? Or, if not, what characteristics does a toilet need to be compatible with a sloan valve?

Thanks!

 

[Reach4]

https://www.gerber-us.com/product/north-point-1-6-gpf-round-front-top-spud-bowl/
They may be able to point you to a seller.
I have no knowledge of these toilets.

 

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[Terry]

The flushometer takes a 1" supply for it to work. Is that the size you have now?

 

[lenc]

The flushometer takes a 1" supply for it to work. Is that the size you have now?

Before the pandemic began, we bought a 120 year old house with original, leaky plumbing. We are opening the walls and starting from scratch.

 

[Terry]

Before the pandemic began, we bought a 120 year old house with original, leaky plumbing. We are opening the walls and starting from scratch.

Then you are considering a complete repipe from the meter so that you have enough volume to have that work.
Most homes built in the last 50 years will run 1/2" pipe to the toilet and supply it with a 3/8" line. Much smaller than the 1" supply that the flushometer takes.

They do make a pressure assist toilet with a Flushmate tank that will get by with a 1/2" supply at the wall.

 

[lenc]

Then you are considering a complete repipe from the meter so that you have enough volume to have that work.

Yes, everything up to and including the old lead service line will be replaced. So, the 1” supply and the necessary pressure are built into our plans.

 

[James Henry]

Flushometer's are strictly for commercial use and round toilets are prohibited in most public areas. elongated toilets with open ended toilet seats are usually required so I don't think you are going to have much luck finding a round toilet.