shoppin4ajohn
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We're looking to replace our toilet in our only bathroom. What we have is a Borg Warner(?), I'm guessing it's a 5 gal, don't really know. We've owned this house for 9 years & nothing in it was new when we bought it, the house itself was built in 1890 (most of it), added onto over the years, so it's really hard to tell just how old anything is, including the plumbing.
Anyway, right now, based on what we've read, we're thinking of going with a Toto but not sure which is right for us. We're trying to decide between the Drake, Ultimate & Ultramax. Again, this is our only bathroom for 2 adults & 3 small children. What are the major differences besides price? As I understand it the Drake is a 2-piece while the other two are 1-piece, is that correct? And does that make a difference? Also, I understand the Ultimate & the Ultramax to have the G-Flush where the Drake does not (again not sure if I'm correct here), but I don't really understand what that is either.
With 3 kids we need one that isn't going to plug up easily, flushes thoroughly the first time, is easy to keep clean & fairly quiet would be nice. Price is definitely a factor, so I probably wouldn't go with the Ultramax unless there's a really compelling reason to do so.
Another question about these low-flow toilets, would there be a greater distance between the seat & the bowl water level than with our current 5 gal, apparently this seems to be an issue with my husband! I've seen a lot of specs on different toilets, but seat to water distance isn't one of them, just how do you know before buying what that distance is?
Anyway, right now, based on what we've read, we're thinking of going with a Toto but not sure which is right for us. We're trying to decide between the Drake, Ultimate & Ultramax. Again, this is our only bathroom for 2 adults & 3 small children. What are the major differences besides price? As I understand it the Drake is a 2-piece while the other two are 1-piece, is that correct? And does that make a difference? Also, I understand the Ultimate & the Ultramax to have the G-Flush where the Drake does not (again not sure if I'm correct here), but I don't really understand what that is either.
With 3 kids we need one that isn't going to plug up easily, flushes thoroughly the first time, is easy to keep clean & fairly quiet would be nice. Price is definitely a factor, so I probably wouldn't go with the Ultramax unless there's a really compelling reason to do so.
Another question about these low-flow toilets, would there be a greater distance between the seat & the bowl water level than with our current 5 gal, apparently this seems to be an issue with my husband! I've seen a lot of specs on different toilets, but seat to water distance isn't one of them, just how do you know before buying what that distance is?