Rim to water level dimensions

premierestateservices · Oct 17, 2007

I have an elderly male client who is looking to replace his toilet. It seems his “parts” hang into the water. Not all that uncommon I’ve been told. His existing rim to water level height is 5”.
I’ve talked to CS at Toto and Kohler, and they have no data on those measurements.
ADA toilets seem to add the additional height in the skirt, not the bowl.
Also, my client is only 5’-2” so 17” height toilets are out of the questions.
Any suggestions?
Thanks

Dunbar Plumbing · Oct 17, 2007

teabag blues

I'd recommend a seat extender as this is the best solution to the problem, short of wearing a jock strap.

They make toilets with a significantly smaller water surface in the bowl but then you compromise the utility and function of its use, having problems with bowl wash and flushing capability.

Not all of those seats come at a 4" raise; some are 2 to 3". Just have to check out the numerous products offered, a great deal cheaper than buying a new toilet to fix the problem.

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Rancher · Oct 17, 2007

Reminds me of an old joke...

Boy is that water cold... other guyAND DEEP

I thought the toto toilets had a lot less water in the bowl?

Rancher

SteveW · Oct 17, 2007

I just installed a Toto Soiree in my home - has a nice-sized water spot, but plenty of room between the seat and the water spot (I know what your client is talking about...)

The Soiree is "comfort height" so may be too high, but maybe not...

Peanut9199 · Oct 17, 2007

SteveW said:
I just installed a Toto Soiree in my home - has a nice-sized water spot, but plenty of room between the seat and the water spot (I know what your client is talking about...)

The Soiree is "comfort height" so may be too high, but maybe not...

Ya not that your bragging or anything.

SteveW · Oct 17, 2007

Peanut9199 said:
Ya not that your bragging or anything.

I wish!

Wrong part...

premierestateservices · Oct 17, 2007

RUGGED said:
I'd recommend a seat extender as this is the best solution to the problem, short of wearing a jock strap.

They make toilets with a significantly smaller water surface in the bowl but then you compromise the utility and function of its use, having problems with bowl wash and flushing capability.

Not all of those seats come at a 4" raise; some are 2 to 3". Just have to check out the numerous products offered, a great deal cheaper than buying a new toilet to fix the problem.

That was my first thought also, so I installed one 3" high. It cut the circulation off from his foot and made it turn black.
getting old isn't for sissies

premierestateservices · Oct 17, 2007

Thanks,
I'll look at those right now.

Gary Swart · Oct 17, 2007

It is 6" from the water spot to the top of the porcelain rim in my Toto Dartmouth. This model only comes in ADA height. Perhaps Terry can respond with details about other toilets.

Terry · Oct 17, 2007

The Ultramax and Drake look to be about 6", water surface to bowl, then add a seat, and that raises it a bit more.

Dunbar Plumbing · Oct 17, 2007

premierestateservices said:
That was my first thought also, so I installed one 3" high. It cut the circulation off from his foot and made it turn black.
getting old isn't for sissies

Does he stay on this toilet for hours at a time or is he a diabetic?

TonyKarns · Oct 18, 2007

step stool

If a raised toilet seat keeps his feet off the floor turing it black,put a foot stool under his feet.

Cookie · Oct 18, 2007

This is one time I am sure glad I am a woman.

FloridaOrange · Oct 18, 2007

Cookie said:
This is one time I am sure glad I am a woman.

Yeah but that's the price of being able to right our names in the snow!

Or sand....I haven't seen snow in a looooong time.

Cookie · Oct 18, 2007

I am getting an education here, lol.

I always do snow angels,

Will probably be doing them all too soon.

premierestateservices · Oct 18, 2007

Thanks,
I think I'll try the Drake.

Terry · Oct 18, 2007

Wait,
Just installed a Toto Dalton CST734F today

7" from water surface to bowl rim. The winner so far.

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