I could talk toilets for hours. When I bought my house I spent a week pulling the 6 toilets out, scrubbing them outside, installing all new hardware and gaskets then reinstalling. -Only to find they were all horrible toilets.
I started replacing them one by one trying different brands and options. My favorite is the Champion one piece. It’s a beast to install because it’s literally one giant piece of porcelain. But that also means less chance for a leak in 30 years.
I just had to replace the gasket between the tank and the bowl, along with bolts and fiber washers, because one of ours failed and leaked water from the tank onto the floor, damaging the hardwood. Protip: you need to tighten those three bolts more than you think.
During the 90’s water usage limits were placed on toilets. Instead of improving the design, manufacturers only made the tanks smaller which didn’t provide enough flushing force.
Anything more than one piece of toilet paper could cause a clog.
Current toilets use a larger flush valve or multiple flaps for a more powerful flush than a 1970’s toilet while using half the water.
My favorite is the Champion one piece. It’s a beast to install because it’s literally one giant piece of porcelain. But that also means less chance for a leak in 30 years.
About 8 months ago I put in one of the giant one piece porcelain toilets. I got it at Costco in Canada and brought it back to the States. That was an interesting trip through the border crossing back into the USA.
CBP: “Anything to declare?”
Me: “No booze, weapons, or tobacco, but I do have a brand new toilet in the back”
CBP: “You’re free to go”
It was cheaper than any other dual flush single piece toilet I could find here in the States and I’ve liked its performance in the months since putting it in service.
I could talk toilets for hours. When I bought my house I spent a week pulling the 6 toilets out, scrubbing them outside, installing all new hardware and gaskets then reinstalling. -Only to find they were all horrible toilets.
I started replacing them one by one trying different brands and options. My favorite is the Champion one piece. It’s a beast to install because it’s literally one giant piece of porcelain. But that also means less chance for a leak in 30 years.
I just had to replace the gasket between the tank and the bowl, along with bolts and fiber washers, because one of ours failed and leaked water from the tank onto the floor, damaging the hardwood. Protip: you need to tighten those three bolts more than you think.
I also just had to replace these on a house i moved into. The ones i took off were wing nuts… the back one was free spinning.
Replaced that whole seal and assembly instantly
What makes them horrible toilets?
During the 90’s water usage limits were placed on toilets. Instead of improving the design, manufacturers only made the tanks smaller which didn’t provide enough flushing force.
Anything more than one piece of toilet paper could cause a clog.
Current toilets use a larger flush valve or multiple flaps for a more powerful flush than a 1970’s toilet while using half the water.
About 8 months ago I put in one of the giant one piece porcelain toilets. I got it at Costco in Canada and brought it back to the States. That was an interesting trip through the border crossing back into the USA.
CBP: “Anything to declare?”
Me: “No booze, weapons, or tobacco, but I do have a brand new toilet in the back”
CBP: “You’re free to go”
It was cheaper than any other dual flush single piece toilet I could find here in the States and I’ve liked its performance in the months since putting it in service.