MAKING THE SWITCH TO WATER-SAVING TOILETS: WORTH IT?
That 10” rough-in issue is a real headache—ran into it myself during a remodel and ended up special ordering, which took weeks. As for the double-flush, I’ve tested a few Toto and American Standard models that actually do pretty well, but honestly, it’s hit-or-miss. Sometimes you save water, sometimes you’re flushing twice and it defeats the purpose. The comfort height thing is tricky too; great for some, awkward for others. I wish there was more flexibility in options, especially for older homes or families with kids. The icons on dual-flush buttons could definitely use a redesign... half the time I’m guessing which one’s which.
MAKING THE SWITCH TO WATER-SAVING TOILETS: WORTH IT?
That’s interesting about the rough-in—didn’t realize how much that could complicate things until we started planning ours. I’ve been debating dual-flush vs. single, and honestly, the “flushing twice” thing is what worries me. If you end up using more water because it doesn’t quite get the job done, is it really saving anything? Also, about the comfort height, I can see how it’s not ideal for everyone. My partner’s pretty short, so we’re kind of stuck between options. Wish there were more middle-ground models...
MAKING THE SWITCH TO WATER-SAVING TOILETS: WORTH IT?
Yeah, the “flushing twice” thing is real—had a dual-flush in my last place and sometimes it felt like a guessing game. Use the low flush, hope for the best, then... oops, gotta go again. Not exactly saving water there. As for comfort height, I hear you. I’m average height but my mom’s on the shorter side and she basically needed a step stool at my house. Why is it so hard to find a toilet that’s just... normal?
As for comfort height, I hear you. I’m average height but my mom’s on the shorter side and she basically needed a step stool at my house. Why is it so hard to find a toilet that’s just... normal?
That’s exactly what I’ve been wondering too. When we were picking fixtures for our new place, it felt like every “efficient” toilet was either super tall or had some weird flush mechanism. Is there some reason manufacturers can’t just make a standard height, single-flush model that still saves water? Or is it all about meeting those efficiency ratings now?
Also, has anyone actually found a water-saving toilet that doesn’t require double flushing half the time? I keep hearing mixed reviews—some folks swear by certain brands, others say they’re all kind of hit-or-miss. Maybe it depends on your plumbing or water pressure? Just curious if there’s a “goldilocks” option out there that isn’t too high, too low, or too weak...
MAKING THE SWITCH TO WATER-SAVING TOILETS: WORTH IT?
When I renovated my last house, I ran into the same thing—every “eco-friendly” toilet seemed either too tall or just didn’t flush right. I get that manufacturers are chasing efficiency standards, but honestly, there’s gotta be a balance. I ended up going with a Toto Drake (standard height, single flush) and it’s been solid... no double flushing needed. Maybe it’s luck or maybe my plumbing just plays nice, but it proves there are decent options if you dig around enough. Still, wish there were more choices for folks who don’t want to feel like they’re climbing a mountain every time they use the bathroom.
