question about toilets

[Sandi S]

American Standard from Home Depot - also with the 'golf ball' promise. That is one awesome toilet!

Another nod for American Standard - we bought 3 of these several years ago and they don't clog. Our old toilets (some cheap-o builder off-brand) couldn't handle poop at all. They were horrible.

 

[P.I. Squirrel]

Just curious, what toilets are in the rooms at the WDW resorts? No matter how many times I've been to WDW, that first flush nearly scares me to death!

I do not remember the brand, but most WDW toilets are of the pressure assisted type. They use an inner tank inside the normal tank. The inner tank uses compressed air to 'assist' the flush.

I like to call them 'turbo toilets'.

 

[buzz5985]

I was just "talking toilets" with my plumber yesterday as he was installing a builder grade toilet in the apartments I manage.

Plumber has the Toto Drake in his new home. Two years ago, I had two ADA Toto Drakes installed in my beach home. We love them.

Pros: --Toto Drake has a 3inch trap; most toilets have a 2" even the more expensive Kohlers;
--Flush quickly (this can be a little scary the first copy of times--I think it could flush down an elephant but I wouldn't recommend it
--Efficient on the water

Cons--expensive
--some folks have complained about the difficulty in plunging a Toto; Then again these toilets were not made to have to plunge.


Advice--Upgrade to the softclose toilet seat; go with the elongated seat (japanese "bottoms" must be smaller than american's)

BTW--my plumber said he would not buy a Kohler...unless he had lots of money to waste.

That's funny - I'm married to a plumber and all our fixtures are Kohler.

 

[Hoppy]

That's funny - I'm married to a plumber and all our fixtures are Kohler.

Each to his own

In our permanent home, we have all builder grade Mansfield toilets (made by Am. Standard). For some reason, my husband has never been able to budget for new toilets. At our beach house, *I* found a way to replace the 1970's water guzzling toilets with new Totos.

The main reason I love the Toto Drake is the G-max flush.

 

[fkj2]

Thanks to everyone's responses. I never expected so much feedback on the subject of toilets.

Anyhow, water cost is not really a factor for me since I have a well. I'm looking for a dependable toilet at a reasonable cost. Comparing Kohler to American Standard, what do you think is my most cost effective choice?

I had also looked at the brand that Sam's is selling but was reluctant to purchase it. It was a great price at slightly more than $100 but I believe if something's too good to be true, it is.

 

[springandmac]

I had also looked at the brand that Sam's is selling but was reluctant to purchase it. It was a great price at slightly more than $100 but I believe if something's too good to be true, it is.

I recently bought the Sam's club toilet and while it's good ~ it's not as good as American Standard Cadet 3 toilet I found in the clearance section at Home Depot. Plus I put the Sam's toilet in my guest bath and I'm constantly instructing people on how to flush the toilet when they come over.