tday01
New Member
Pressure Assist use case:
I have a unit which is below grade and therefore has a check-valve in the waste line. This regularly gets blocked (every few months or so). Inspecting the check valve during flushing suggests that the source of the problem is that when the toilet is flushed, the flapper only opens a few degrees, allowing paper to become wrapped around. Higher pressure / flow would force the flapper open more fully.
That being said I am a bit confused by the pressure assist options available. Two I have come across are Flushmate and Pressure Lite (e.g. Kohler models K-3505-0 and K-3505-SS-0). Does anyone have an opinion on which would be better given the goal of faster flow?
Many thanks!
I have a unit which is below grade and therefore has a check-valve in the waste line. This regularly gets blocked (every few months or so). Inspecting the check valve during flushing suggests that the source of the problem is that when the toilet is flushed, the flapper only opens a few degrees, allowing paper to become wrapped around. Higher pressure / flow would force the flapper open more fully.
That being said I am a bit confused by the pressure assist options available. Two I have come across are Flushmate and Pressure Lite (e.g. Kohler models K-3505-0 and K-3505-SS-0). Does anyone have an opinion on which would be better given the goal of faster flow?
Many thanks!