Toilet Shopping 101: What To Know Before You Buy
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 13. 09. 2018
- Starting a bathroom renovation? One of the best places to start is toilet shopping! đŠ
Splashes Bath & Kitchen's Parksville Showroom Supervisor walks you through what you need to know including the pros of cons of:
1 Piece vs. 2 Piece
Skirted vs. Non-Skirted
Dual Flush vs. Single Flush
This can help narrow down your search for the perfect toilet for your home whether you are looking for an energy efficient model, or a stylish TOTO toilet for a modern look.
Drop us a comment if you have any other toilet-related questions that our showroom consultants can answer! đœ - Jak na to + styl
I have a single flush toilet. In this toilet, I could set it to half a gallon, which means less than 2 litres in a flush. It flushes the liquid waste nicely.
For solid waste I have to keep pressing its lever for a second more which flushes the solid and I believe it is about a gallon of water.
The fluidmaster new fill valves are quick to fill the water back into the tank.
Hidden from the eyes behind the toilet is the pipe which takes the flushed water and waste. Whatever is inside the raised part of that pipe comes back after the flush. The longer the raised part of the hidden pipe is the more water it takes to really flush it off.
Didnât realise there is so much to know about toilets and how much I didnât know. Thank you
GOOD VIDEO! But, I'd add the following. (I'm retired, so please excuse me IF I'm out of line. Thanks)
1. ONLY purchase 'round' toilets, EXCLUSIVELY for woman and children.
(A gentleman, can explain why, IF he's EVER used a round 1.)
2. You can NOW add "overflow" protection to your porcelain collection in the lavatory. YES! (Penguin, American Standard and Mansfield offer these products. I've ONLY been able to find 2pc versions though.
We've had overflow protection in sinks and bathtubs, since I can remember. Why did THIS idea, take so long? (rhetorical question)
Q. How about seat heights? When the manufacturer lists "bowl" height, is it simply w/ NO seat?
Q. What about mounting toilets? Wall models that don't sit on the floor versus those that do, w/ wax seals versus newer methods? IS this a consideration?
Q. Is there a specific name for corner models or is it just a 'tank' design and NOT the bowl?
Find the model w/ the lowest height and then, measure and add the seat you desires height.
For those
3.78 litres = 1 U.S. Gallon. The Rest of the world is metric, including the medical field in the U.S. I read that the U.S. was suppose to change to the metric system. In 1975, the United States passed the Metric Conversion Act. The legislation was meant to slowly transition its units of measurement from feet and pounds to meters and kilograms, bringing the US up to speed with the rest of the world. So much for that idea.
Curious--what's the issue with men and round toilets? Thanks.
@@pf6112 'alignment'!
Woman on a round toilet= 0+0+0
Men on a round toilet= 1+0+0
Human Anatomy, 101
@@duhglus Why, the U.S. will NEVER use the Metric system? Because, the math, doesn't add up! It's believed by some, we already do. But, they're wrong. We adapt. We overcome. We do NOT change. There is NO such thing as a quarter of a meter or liter. We are stubborn! Listen to this guy explain it the most eloquently of ALL I've ever heard. WE are a farming nation. WE feed the world! By the way.. I wish, we'd choose 1 system or the other.. and be DONE WITH IT! I could care LESS.. which 1 myself. Imagine the INK ALONE for labels we could save? NO LONGER.. having 2 different measurements on a label. www.bing.com/videos/search?view=detail&mid=D5099A147D8529372131D5099A147D8529372131&q=u.s.+stands+alone+against+the+metric+system&shtp=GetUrl&shid=204e737b-f24a-4629-a2d3-d346ad2d7868&shtk=VHVja2VyIENhcmxzb24gYW5kIHRoZSBDcmVlcHkgTWV0cmljIFN5c3RlbQ%3D%3D&shdk=TGV0J3MgcHJldGVuZCB0aGF0IEknbSBub3QgbWVudGFsbHkgaW1wYWlyZWQgYW5kIG9ic2VydmUgbWUgcmVhY3RpbmcgdG8gdGhpbmdzIHRoYXQgYXJlIGltbWVuc2VseSBzdHVwaWQuIFRoaXMgZ29lcyBvdXQgdG8gYWxsIG9mIHRoZSBmYW1pbHkgYW5kIGZyaWVuZHMgd2UndmUgbG9zdCB0byBwcm9wYWdhbmRhLiBGb3ggd2lsbCByb3QgeW91ciBGJWMkIyBicmFpbi4%3D&shhk=%2BKx3NJt9PAfdPYKecilcjB1DB000VrzuzGjt7o9cRCc%3D&form=VDSHOT&shth=OSH.C7a6w4cyJMUo1q0xN%252F4XWQ
I prefer the elongated seat as a smaller woman, so it's not just for men. I also prefer the American system of measurement as do my friends in Canada. It's all a matter of opinion.
Thank you so much for the information. I need a new toilet and you helped me make my decision.
Hi Katharine! That is fantastic. We are so happy we could help :)
Best explanation video ever! So professional and clean!
Did not even mention "rough-in" dimension - can be anywhere from 10" to 16" (*but most common residential is 12" USA dims). Toilets come in different rough-in dims, be careful to get the right one for your application. Measure horizontally from the wall surface to the center of the floor flange.
Would be helpful if beside the looks features you could review the use features.
1. When solid drops, does it splash the tushy
2. When solid drops, does it mark the walls which will require double or triple flush and clean with a brush
3. When peeing standing up, how much or how little splashes outside of the bowl
4. When flushing, does it empty the bowl and rinse or does it fills up, and then empties
5. Over flow protection
6. Noise levels
Hope to see you guys soon on your first ave location!
Probably the cutest toilet salesperson in the world.
Excellent job on articulating the options of versatile toilets. Thanks
No problem! We're happy to help on your shopping journey!
@@splashesbathandkitchen All toilets may differ from model to model.
wait! can this be right? a 2 piece toilet is made of 2 pieces, while a 1 piece toilet is made of 1 piece? i have to watch this again.
haha
More than enough info for me to choose the right đœ!
I like the skirted that easy to clean seems like good thinking
*Surprisingly **easy.Looks.Luxury** Smooth close lid, like with cabinets and drawers. Love this and will buy it again.*
Well done, thank you.
Are there other considerations between brands and toilets and general other than the water saving features or styles? Interior components, for instance, or the size of the trapway or the materials of construction or quality of fit and finish? I have heard that some brands don't have fully glazed trapways and some do and it seems to me that this alone would go a long way towards things staying generally cleaner and less clogging.
Late answer but toilets have different shapes inside what effects water flow and those what are badly designed are more likely to be blocked by "solid waste" even if you use big flush.
People of then think that water saving toilets are weaker than older models but usually it's because many new toilets are badly designed.
It's informative and helpful. Thank you sooo much!! But where to buy??
Hi George, depends where you are located! We are a bath and kitchen retail store across British Columbia, Canada. We'd be happy to sell you a toilet if you live in the province :)
What ever toilet âyouâ buy,things in the tank will sooner or later break down in the tank.
Plastic,rubber washers, a ball , flush valve,and or shut off valve.
Make sure those PARTS are available !!
I found out the hard way with a 15 year old âgood lookingâCOROMA toilet,no parts in the the well known stores.buyer be ware.
Oh my goodness.
Iâm currently living in my condo back in Ontario and Iâm in search of a specialty toilet. One, not like any other.
So I search CZcams for fun, and the first video I come across is this one.
All of a sudden I hear âParksvilleâ mentioned.
*Parksville, British Columbia?* I thought, where I lived for a good 10 years.
Then I see this girl Natalie presenting this toilet, ad, per se. Excellent presentation might I add.
Hey Natalie, if youâre reading this; did you by chance work at French Creek Marina Pub, like 15 years ago?
Lol anyhoo good job :)
Thank you!!!
Love this
Great video
Thank you very much
Especially the skirted toilets.The Totoâs
Thank you youâre so cute and informative
Watching this while on the toilet
I've been looking for a "Made in America" Ferguson toilet out of Maine.
Thank you maam.
You Rocks Baby!
thank you.
Good explain gud job
Can you feature toilets that will bathe your hole with warm water and then dry your hole? I love those.
The title is, "What to know before you buy."
One thing you should know is the footprint size of your old vs new toilet. If the new toilet has a smaller footprint than the old toilet it may reveal part of the floor that was hidden by the old toilet. That previously hidden floor may no longer match the rest of the floor. Whoops!
Thanks this was super helpful...
Happy to hear! Good luck with toilet shopping :)
Thank you sweet lady
You should also comment how they flush. The ones that dont splash đ
Was hoping to see some info on how "far off" the measurements can be. If my current toilet is 14" high, can a still buy a 15" high toilet and be able to install it with no problem? Same for the depth. Mine is about 26-1/4", whereas the ones I'm looking at are 27-3/16". Can I still buy it?
Height doesn't matter. As long as you don't have any shelves above the tank. The length and width matters.
Those are the best modern toilets
Is there a way to buy green versions of any of these toilets?
Bravo Natalee - Well Done !
Do the one peace toilet use more or less water?
This woman is more gentle with toilets than any of my GFs have been with me
1. 1 piece
2. Skirted
3. Single flush
The most important feature is an elongated as opposed to oval âŒïž
Itâs more comfortable for men âŒïž
Figures a lady wouldnât consider comfort for her better halfâŒïž
She didnât even mention it âŒïž
Is it true that flush mechanism of 1 piece toilet demands more maintenance as compared to 2 piece toilets?
Pls advise
Hi Mitravind, thank you for your question! 1 piece toilets do not have more maintenance than 2 piece toilets in terms of the flush mechanism. Typically speaking, the flush mechanism does not need to be replaced as 1 piece toilets are very durable. The only thing to keep in mind is that if your 1 piece toilet has a specialty system for the flush mechanism then the replacement parts may be less readily available.
I like the full skirted dual flush
Whatâs the difference in quality and price? I can find a $200 or $800 dual flush elongated 1-piece. Why the price difference?
You get what you pay for. Find the middle ground.
but i am totally confused about one piece and two piece toilet seat and alo one flush , two flush and single flush . Thanks you shown good information for me
You are welcome!
How much price two piece commode
@@seshaganibalu4659 We would need a bit more information from you before we can accurately quote a price. The price range for a two piece toilet depends on the brand, technology, glazing, etc. What model are you looking at?
I would have preferred to have seen this lady taking each toilet for a test run
Skirted dual flush.
What about rimless? Do you recommend them?
Yes, it is a great option. Not only is a rimless toilet easier to keep clean, it will stay more hygienic after every flush since the water covers the entire bowl.
I wish to hear the flushing of these toilets.
Unless you show the actual flush, it is difficult to decide?
Are the tanks of two pieces usually compatible, aka interchangeable with others? In other words, is there a standard size for these all?
Thanks for your question! The tank and bowl are brand-specific so you can't necessarily get a tank from one brand and a bowl from another brand. They won't be compatible.
oh yeah this is interesting
Do the more expensive toilets actually work any better? Here in Ecuador, most of the new toilets discharge 6 liters, but the cheapest and most popular is the best on water conservation and only dumps 4.8 liters. Thanks for this video.
Hi Chris, it depends what features you are looking for in a toilet! If you are looking for all the bells and whistles such as self-cleaning, water conservation, flush technology, etc. then that is where a more expensive option might hit all the boxes on your checklist.
Today, the standard for gallons per flush in Canada is 1.28 so all price points will feature low-flow technology.
My experience with the 1 piece dual flush modern toilet: seats lowerrrrr, 2 flush - one of them is in more use and it gets stuck until it would not come up anymore, and finally since is lower you know what happens with men and boys!!
Incomplete discussion if you plan to install it yourself. One-pieces can be extremely heavy i.e. 94 lbs!
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I prefer skirted dual flush
Which one do you have? I'm remodeling my bathroom and can't decide.
personally i need it smooth
See a lot of advantages to the one piece toilet number one is all one piece so it cannot leave because there's no gaskets in there number to it looks easier to clean the only thing I see that's the downfall of the one-piece is I think it's a lot more heavier I'm harder to install for one person what I'm thinking about going till one piece just because there's no gaskets that can go bad and I'm the bolts always rust out on the two pieces and one trick you can do on the two-piece tank hell you're talkin about fluid getting between the tank and bowl is the filling that Gap with some silicone
Toto. That's all you need to know.
i need a one piece toliet
i prefer skirted dual flush toilet easier to clean coz im lazy i just spray the disinfectant spray and few scrubs here and there and viola! im out XD
I am interested in pressure tanks
Which city are you located at ?
Pittsburgh
@@nickk4953 thank you so much for your interest ! Unfortunately, we donât ship to the states at this moment; Canada only. We appreciate your support though and hope you found the video helpful! All the best, Spalshes team
She forgot ârough-inâ dim, seat height ranges from 15 to 19 inches, weight , two pieces toilet can easily be installed by one person a one pice skirted not so much. Also power pressure flush assist toilets and bidets seats.
you didn't cover the seat hight very important for comfort
You showed no wall hanged toilet.
Hi, I'm the owner of a Toilet review website, I also provide fix-it info too, want to know if I can pay you to make a few featured videos for my site? Thanks!
Guys. See. ToiletMasterTV - CZcams for videos of Toilet Master Jack and Bolts
Knowing how to determine the proper height would have been helpful.
Hi Aleta, thank for your questions! "Comfort height" or "right height" toilets feature bowls that are 17 to 19 inches high compared to the standard 15 inches of a regular toilet.
@@splashesbathandkitchen
I think chair height is becoming the new normal/regular height after noticing that most new models at Home Depot or Lowe's are now chair height (especially if they are elongated).
You forgot about the rimless toilets.
I prefer the one piece non skirted toilet, since it is much lighter, easier to install because you can see the bolts and easier to change seats. Plus it is cheaper. I just purchased this type of toilet. My plumber was very happy due to the lighter weight of the non skirted toilet.
Toilet:)
A word of advice, the low flush toilets do not save water. You flush them once, they do not clean, you flush again and again they do not clean, then you pick up the toilet brush and go down in and brush at thesame time flushing again, does three flushes save any water NO..
OK TRUMP
Very weird answer
I need senior ,I am 75 years old with leg muscil mypth so when I sit on seat even I have extation 5 jnch with hindi cap I can get up please help me or give me 6 inch high . Or some idea how I can get up. Thanks GOD bless u.
The way sheâs waving her hands around you can tell she grew up wanting to be a presenter on âThe Price is Rightâđ€© âŠbut her parents made her join the familyâs Bathroom Fixtures business.đ
Taller the toilet the better newer style lol
Should mention also how many in gallons too.
LoL. Liter. What is that
She is very pretty. God does some things right obviously.
Please: if one bends with loose clothing, it shows. Remember the video and tight tops help to eliminated distractions. Thank you.
Handle flush 14 litre toilets all the way. They donât make em like they used to.
Lever not leever
I was expecting smart toilet.
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". . .fluids. . ." Oh, like pee?? đ
I wish you would have gave American measurements and not liters and I ain't going to take the time to look it up next video
All ugly toilets. You have to see European, wall-mounted toilets, for example from Geberit. Your mouth stays open!
Im curious,are you christian?
Is anyone else really bothered by her wiping her hands all over the pee-catchers? đŹđŹđŹ
Thanks for your comment! These are our display toilet models so they are not for purchase or customer usage.
@@splashesbathandkitchen lol!!
Not overly concerned
Who cares if your toilet is pretty
A nice looking toilet can flush a deuce just as well as an ugly one.
With a measly 1.28 gpf, you will need to flush your toilet up to 3 times for a 4 gallon flush, as opposed to a 3 gal flush old fashioned toilet. The whole scam of 1.28 or .6 gpf is a sham. Who flushes a toilet used by some massive individual with a half gallon of water!!!!!! I crack up when Lowe's uses golf balls as examples. Show me the human being who passes golf balls in their stool and I'll show you a dna problem.
It is not a sham. My mom has a 1.28 gpf and that sucker flushes like nobody's business. She's had t for a 10 years at this point.