Flushing comparison

[brad_j]

I expect my new Toto Drake to arrive tomorrow or Wednesday. Before it does I was hoping to get some opinions on a flushing comparison (with what I have now). My current toilet if from the 1980s and is a 3.5 gallon. We've have flushing/clogging issues because of...................how should I put this........... a "diameter issue" with my boys. There have been times that the water went straight to the rim --- scaring me 1/2 to death with thoughts of the potential clean up. Any way, all I can figure is that the waste got stuck in the neck portion of the toilet itself before going into the sewer.

My question is will this be a problem with the Drake or will this problem be eliminated because of its design. Thanks for any insight.

 

[Redwood]

You will more than likely be pleasantly surprised.
Most Toto Drake owners retire their plunger...

 

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[Kingsotall]

Although nothing can help bad plumbing. If a wrong fitting was used for the drainage of your toilet it will always be an issue until the fitting is replaced.

 

[Jadnashua]

The Drake is better than most, but if this doesn't solve your problem, the Caroma may. In general, my feeling is the Drake is a better toilet, but the Caroma is designed with a larger trapway and can solve the problem of particularly large stools better.

With today's low-flow toilets, overflowing the bowl is unlikely to happen unless you flush again while the level is high. A bit more roughage might help...seriously, my doctor prescribed a glass of Metamucil daily, and it works wonders. No need to take huge amounts, just a little bit does a lot.