Flushing noise with Drake

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AdamSmith1800

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I have had two a new drakes (elongated - one ADA and one regular heght), for three months now and cannot get used to the loud noise when you flush it. The noise lasts only 1-2 seconds at the start of the flush, sort of a muted shot gun bang. Then the fill is very quiet. Other than this, no problems.

Is this noise normal? Any suggestions on how to reduce the noise?
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I'd have to say, that is the way they work. Older toilets dumped huge amounts of water, slowly, into the bowl, then when a critical mass occured, it swirled out of the bowl, down the drain, usually gulping a little at the end. New toilets do not have that luxury - they need to move the stuff down the drain with much less water...that takes some velocity. Toto, and many others, do it by dumping water through a large opening, very fast. Then noise is usually near the beginning of the flush. This makes a bit of noise, but not much, and especially quieter than the pressure assisted options which some liken to a jet taking off.
 
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