mfederman
03-30-2008, 04:40 PM
I need to replace a toilet but only have 10" to work with. Can I get a Toto Drake to fit, or is there another good alternative?
Terry
03-30-2008, 04:43 PM
The Drake needs 11" to work.
Toto also makes models live the Vespin, Carlyle, Soiree, Guinevere that can be converted with their 10" Unifit adapter (http://www.terrylove.com/wc/unifit.htm).
Other brands also make slimmer 10" tanks that will work.
American Standard and Gerber are some that work with 10" tanks.
http://www.terrylove.com/wc/toto/cst474_side.jpg
Toto Vespin II CST474CEFG with SS114 Softclose seat.
This bowl was installed on a 13-1/2" rough-in using the 14" Unifit adapter.
The water shutoff can be as close as 5-1/2" to the left of center, unless it's higher off the floor, and then it can be even closer to center.
This shutoff had been replaced with a new 1/4 turn valve with brass nipple through the wall.
Installation was by James Love of Love Plumbing & Remodel 206-949-5683
In some of the older Seattle homes, the old toilets had been wall mounted tank toilets.
Those typically are 14" rough-in and need a flange repair to use standard closet bolt connections at the flange.
Everything is on the truck for that.
The Vespin comes with a standard 12" adapter or you can order a 10" or 14" adapter depending on your rough-in distance.