Suzanne Shwaluk
New Member
Hello All, let me start by saying 'Thank You'! I was going nuts re: toilet analysis paralysis. This forum has restored some measure of sanity. It's fun being amongst other toilet geeks.
I am renovating a powder room bath that has a 31" clearance from centre of toilet seat edge to door (when the door is swinging open/closed). I am tall and my husband is taller 6'7". I believe that he even has Jamie beat.
This is not my first toilet rodeo but it is my first where clearance is an issue.
So I have searched through this forum and found great advice which has lead me to consider Carlyle ll 1 gpf.
We live in Canada as some of you may have picked up on. Extra points if you find clue. So need to comply with code here.
My plan is to push wall back to turn 12" into 14" then use 14" unifit to push toilet back 2 inches. There is space behind the wall. I am also laying tile somewhat higher than usual to decrease the 1.25" dropoff from hardwood on hallway laid by previous owner. The floor is poured concrete and we are in a highrise condo so I cannot move the drain.
I have two questions for you folks:
1. Does using 14" unifit have any negative affect on flushing characteristics due to adding 2 more inches to distance to drain? I cannot find any complaints on the forum regarding difference in flush charateristics between 12" and 14" unifits. I don't won't to make an any assumptions so I would appreciate a definitive answer on this.
2. Can I 'go for broke' and use an offset flange with 14" unifit to gain a total of 3" clearance? Is this acceptable under Ontario Building code? Will this setup have a negative affect on flushing characteristics?
I have managed to stump retailers and plumbers with these questions so I am counting on you!
I am renovating a powder room bath that has a 31" clearance from centre of toilet seat edge to door (when the door is swinging open/closed). I am tall and my husband is taller 6'7". I believe that he even has Jamie beat.
This is not my first toilet rodeo but it is my first where clearance is an issue.
So I have searched through this forum and found great advice which has lead me to consider Carlyle ll 1 gpf.
We live in Canada as some of you may have picked up on. Extra points if you find clue. So need to comply with code here.
My plan is to push wall back to turn 12" into 14" then use 14" unifit to push toilet back 2 inches. There is space behind the wall. I am also laying tile somewhat higher than usual to decrease the 1.25" dropoff from hardwood on hallway laid by previous owner. The floor is poured concrete and we are in a highrise condo so I cannot move the drain.
I have two questions for you folks:
1. Does using 14" unifit have any negative affect on flushing characteristics due to adding 2 more inches to distance to drain? I cannot find any complaints on the forum regarding difference in flush charateristics between 12" and 14" unifits. I don't won't to make an any assumptions so I would appreciate a definitive answer on this.
2. Can I 'go for broke' and use an offset flange with 14" unifit to gain a total of 3" clearance? Is this acceptable under Ontario Building code? Will this setup have a negative affect on flushing characteristics?
I have managed to stump retailers and plumbers with these questions so I am counting on you!