Any plumbers or toilet experts?

[michickenwrangler]

Has anyone heard of a "3 rated toilet"? If I have the term correct (I mary not.

Is it a good one? Is a 3 or a 5 or 6 better?

Thanks

 

[fowler_chick]

I'd ask my husband but he waitting for our leaky toilet to fall through the floor so insurance with pay for the new one to be installed..

 

[TipsyDog]

I'm pretty sure the number ratings refer to "flushing power". The higher the number, the more pressure/force when flushing.

They have toilets now that have 3" flappers which use little water but excellent flush power. Most claim they can flush a bowl of golf balls (in case your husband likes to eat those). I have one and we are very happy with it. The bowl also doesn't sweat all summer like the old toilet.

 

[DuckLady]

Quote:

That took me by surprise! hahahahaha

I don't know the answer either, michickenwrangler

 

[jqs birds]

Consumer reports just rated the kohler Cimarron the best flushing toilet on the market if that helps?

 

[michickenwrangler]

Thank you, those who reply.

After some research I found my answer--it's a Home Depot way of measuring good-better-best toilets. (1-3 good, 4-7 better, 8-10 best)

Thanks anyway

 

[rnoyster]

I've been plumbing for 21 years and I wouldn't put a Kohler anything in my house! The price isn't comparable to the quality of the fixture! Way too expensive for what you get. In my opinion, unless you want a "Pretty Toilet", usually a contractors grade (what the plumbing wholesaler generally sells to the contractors when no certain type is specified are usually the best bang for the buck! If you want a quality toilet without paying out the butt (sorry, couldn't stop myself! LOL!) stop by your local plumbing wholesaler and ask for their contractor grade fixture. You will be well satisfied, I am sure. JMHO
Dick

 

[michickenwrangler]

Thanks rnoyster!

 

[ranchhand]

The main thing to remember is the drain offset from the wall.


I replaced our toilet last year, after the old one..... er...... um...... crapped out.

Some things are too irresistable

I got an $80.00 Jacuzzi brand, 16" disability height at Home Depot on sale and it is water efficient and works like a champ. Plus, I can tell people we have a Jacuzzi at home!

 

[beak]

The Cimmaron is well worth the money. You can wipe all day and not plug it up. It is also much quieter at night and the fill feature is quiet. I will; eventually replace all my toilets with one of those. Comes in a round bowl or elongated.