Why You Should Consider a Dual Flush Toilet

November 22nd, 2012 Posted in Toilets
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You may have seen them in public bathrooms or even at someone’s house, but dual flow toilets are still a fairly new sensation.  They are catching on quickly because of the amount of water savings they bring.  They are already quite popular in Europe and other countries, and now the US is getting on board.

Dual flush toilets have two separate mechanisms for flushing.  The first is a half flush used for urine while the full flush gets rid of solid waste and uses more water.  The benefit of using this type of toilet is that it conserves water, which is why it is so popular in countries where water is in short supply.

To choose a dual flow toilet, you will want to check its performance rating, called the Maximum Performance Testing or MaP.  This tells you how well the toilet cleans the bowl with a flush.  You will also want to find one that meets the High Efficiency Toilet standard for the best savings in both water and money.

As with any other toilet, you need to try out different options to find the right height and size to be comfortable.  The popular standard for dual flush toilets on height is the same as regular toilets at 17-19 inches.  Even the shape of the seat can make a difference on your selection whether you prefer the round bowl of elongated for saving space.

Once you select the dual flow toilet you like, you will want to contact your local plumber to install it for you.  Your plumber can do a professional installation and you will be saving water and money in no time.

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Dual Flush Toilets

March 28th, 2012 Posted in Toilets
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Many consumers shopping for new toilets are looking for ways to save money on their water bills.  Since the early 1990s, toilets sold in the United States have been required to meet federal standards for using no more than 1.6 gallons of water per flush but consumers seeking to save even more water have several options.

One option is to use a WaterSense certified high efficiency toilet.  These use 20% less water than a standard low flow toilet without sacrificing efficiency.  Manufacturers designed these toilets to have high flushing performance with low water usage.

Another approach is to use a dual flush toilet.  These toilets conserve water by offering two flushing options: a full flush that uses 1.6 gallons or less and a partial flush that typically uses about half of a full flush.  The idea is that flushing liquid waste only needs a water-saving partial flush while a full flush is available to flush solid wastes and avoid expensive clogged toilet repairs.

Many dual flush toilets are WaterSense certified and when used properly average less than 1.28 gallons per flush.  This can save a typical family of four about 2,000 gallons of water per year compared to a standard 1.6 gallon per flush toilet.

The flushing mechanism inside a dual flush toilet is slightly more complicated than a standard toilet and the toilet may cost a little more but some consumers prefer the availability of a full 1.6 gallon flush over a 1.28 gallon per flush toilet.  In addition, the toilet must be used properly to achieve water savings.  Always using the full flush will result in the same water usage as a standard low flow toilet.

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