Whatever you call it, the toilet is one of the most important itemsWhile the color and cost matter, how much water it uses and how well it flushes matter more. A good one conserves water and generates enough power to clean the bowl in a(A bad one can be a 20-year pain in the butt.) article will help you choose a high-performance dunny that will fit your bathroom, budget and backside. Since 1994, low-flow toilets that use 1.6 gallons per flush (gpf) or less have been of low-flow toilets sucked—or rather, they manufacturers tweaked a few things to reduce the amount of water used but didn't change the basic design. to flush the darn thing twice (so muchBut 15 years later, more of these toilets actually work. Manufacturers have made significant design improvements such as larger trap-ways to prevent clogging and larger flush valves that allow a more powerful rush of water to enter the bowl. following tips will make choosing a new

toilet a lot easier. You can get a “contractor special” for lessBut everything from the working parts to the quality of the glazing will likely be low quality. And don't expect a powerful flush from a cheap toilet. going to use your toilet every day for years, so get a good one. Plan to spend $100 to $500 for a gravity toilet and $225 to $600 for a pressure-assist model. Home centers offer some but not all of selections in makes and models, visit bathroom showrooms and check online can cost you later Custom seats and unusual flush mechanisms add a cool factor, but they'll cost you time, money and frustration if they ever seat, for example, costs more than $100 (if you can even find one years later). If a sweating, dripping toilet tank has been a problem with your current can, choose aSince the water is held inside an inner tank, the outer tankOr if you prefer a gravity toilet, order one with factory-installed tank

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This helps maintain a tidier toilet bowl longer, so cleaning is a breeze. Source: Test witnessed by IAPMO R&T Labs comparing VorMax against conventional under-the-rim-water-dispersal toilets from major retailers. Includes decorative slow close seat that features a seamless, concealing lid and EverClean surface which helps keep the seat cleaner longer Optum VorMax flush technology cleans 2x better than conventional toilets VorMax flush technology delivers a powerful jet of water that scrubs the bowl clean from top to bottom, removing everything in its path CleanCurve rim design eliminates hidden, hard-to-reach surfaces where dirt and buildup hide EverClean surface is super smooth and easier to keep clean, even after years of use; plus, the permanent EverClean antimicrobial surface inhibits the growth of stain and odor causing bacteria on the surface Industry-leading flush technology saves water without losing performance. It uses just 1.28 GPF, a 20% savings compared to 1.6 GPF toilets;

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In general, does the height to bowl seem better or worse than the standard height? I have never tried one of these raised bowls and I hesitate to buy one.Another concern is the hanging flapper. Since I have my own waste system I can not have water leaking.Perhaps that should be a separate question.Thanks for any opinions on the height. I read 2 reviews which mentioned a flapper getting stuck and caused the water to run. Is there something that can be done on installation to prevent this? which toilet seat fits this model 2-piece 1.28 GPF High Efficiency Single Flush Round Toilet in White Baby Devoro FloWise 2-piece 1.28 GPF Single Flush Round Toilet in White Centrex 2000 Electric Waterless High Capacity Central Composting Toilet System in Bone Cadet 3 Right Height Complete 2-piece 1.28 GPF Single Flush Round Toilet in White Champion 4 Max 2-piece 1.28 GPF Single Flush High Efficiency Round Front Toilet in White Prelude 2-piece 1.28 GPF Single Flush Round Front Toilet in White