Choosing a New Toilet

Toilets have changed in recent years. Theres a toilet to Dual-flush systems feature two flush buttons on the
fit every style. You can even buy a square or stainless top of the tank, allowing you to select either an 8-ounce
steel toilet, among many other new options. The new flush for liquids or a 1.6-gallon flush for solids.
designs are efficient, durable, and less susceptible
to clogs.
A toilets style is partly affected by the way its built.
You have a number of options from which to choose:
Two-piece toilets have a separate water tank and bowl.
One-piece toilets have a tank and bowl made of one
seamless unit.
Elongated bowls are roughly 2" longer than
regular bowls.
Elevated toilets have higher seats, generally 18",
rather than the standard 15".
You have a choice of two basic types of flush
mechanisms: gravity- and pressure-assisted.
Gravity-assisted toilets allow water to rush down
from an elevated tank into the toilet bowl. Federal
law mandates that new toilets consume no more
than 1.6 gallons of water per flush, less than half
Toilets are available in a variety of styles and colors to
the volume used by older styles. suit almost any decor. Two-piece toilets are generally cheaper
Pressure-assisted toilets rely on either compressed and come in a great assortment of styles and colors. Many
air or water pumps to boost flushing power. high end models have a matching bidet available.

Gravity-assisted toilets are now designed with taller tanks Pressure-assisted toilets are more expensive than standard
and steeper bowl walls to increase the effects of gravity. toilets, but they can reduce your water usage significantly.
The flush mechanism of a pressure-assisted toilet boosts the
flushing power by using either compressed air or water pumps.

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