Plumbing Products Review - May 2009
Water Saving Toilets & Toilet Devices
Water saving toilets and devices are will save you a tremendous amount of water, each and every time you flush.
What Makes a Toilet Water Saving?
Water saving toilets are toilets that flush 1.28 gallons or less, compared to a conventional 3.5-gallon toilet.
How Much Water can I Save by Using a Water Saving Toilet?
You can save up to 16,500 gallons of water per fixture per year (this is based on the average use for a family of four).
What Water Saving Options are Available?
Almost every major toilet manufacturer has a line of water saving toilets available in many styles and color options. Besides for a smaller tank, these water saving toilets often come with a dual flush option - one for when a half-flush is sufficient and one for when a full flush is needed. The half flush is usually around 0.8 gallons of water per flush. A leader in dual flush toilet technology with many style choices is Caroma.
If you can't or do not want to replace your toilet, a water saving toilet device is an even more affordable option.
Kohler is one of the most trusted brands of plumbing fixtures, including their large line of water saving, high efficiency toilets. The great thing about the Kohler brand, besides for the high quality of their product, is that they have many color options which other manufacturers do not have. Read a review about a Kohler elongated, high efficiency toilet or more reviews on other Kohler toilets. Kohler toilets also have the dual flush option, making them the ideal in water savings.
If you are interested in saving water, but do not want to replace your toilet, then the dual flush water saving device by Select A Flush is a fantastic option. This new product will soon be available throughout the country, but as of now is available through several retailers in Michigan (where it is manufactured). Alternatively, you can order online from their website. The dual flush device is relatively easy to install and works by pushing the lever to the out side of the tank for a rinse flush, or toward the inside of the tank for a full flush when needed. The device does not work with all toilets, but provides an excellent water saving option for most toilets. Read the product FAQ sheet to see if it can work on your toilet.
If you need help installing a new water saving toilet device, make sure you contact a reliable plumber.
