<p>Looking to replace a builder grade toilet…the room is used our 3 children, and they have the plunger stationed by the side of toilet…Any opinions of a very good flush?</p>
<p>While I don’t like everything about them, the Toto toilets we bought the last time around hardly ever clog.</p>
<p>When we replace ours it will either be a Toto, or the Kohler that also has the jet flush.</p>
<p>Just a warning about the jet flush…it is LOUD. We had on installed in our last house, and we wouldn’t flush the toilet at night, for fear we’d wake someone up. Just a FYI…make sure you hear one before you install one in your home.</p>
<p>We have a Drake model toilet by Toto. In the four or five years we have owned it, it has never clogged.</p>
<p>If you’re using a plunger, there may be nothing wrong with your toilet bowl itself. It’s possible your toilet, drain lines, or sewer system are clogged with something like kids’ plastic toys or sanitary napkins or whatever. Get a plumber. If you do replace toilet bowl, bust it up with a sledge hammer after removing to see if anything was lodged in it blocking things.</p>
<p>No, the toilet doesn’t flush well…doesn’t clear</p>
<p>yes, there are many low flush that can really be no flush. We managed to get our toilets installed during a reno right before the new code went into place and I pray everyday they all last me til I die. Our water is well water and with the unbelievable drain field we had to put in I presume eventually it ends up right back where it came from so I can’t imagine being more conservation friendly. If we ever have to replace them hopefully the manufacturers have come up with a version that works…or comes with an automated plunger and doesn’t sound like a B59 bomber taking off.</p>
<p>Who is this ‘Greta’ and why do you want to flush her down the toilet?</p>
<p>The Toto Drake (and probably other models) is a good model. So is a Kohler Wellworth (and probably other models) which we’ve had for years and flushes fantastically. The Kohler is also inexpensive and available at Home Depot. The Toto is more expensive and IMO no better but still good.</p>
<p>Beware jet flush models - very noisy as others have said. Also beware ‘no name’ toilets which may not function nearly as well as the big names such as Kohler, Toto, American Standard. They’ve really gotten these low flush toilets down pretty well and I think they generally flush ‘better’ than the old non low flush toilets.</p>
<p>Oh, ok, sorry. I’m used to the old toilets that flush with a lot of water. I’m not that familiar with newer low flow toilets. Whatever you do, stay away from the vacuum toilets like on cruise ships. [JAMA</a> Network | JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association | Vacuum Toilet Evisceration](<a href=“http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=364786]JAMA”>http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=364786)</p>
<p>When shopping for a low water consumption toilet look for “Trap Way Size”. If it’s to be installed on the first floor you’ll want something on the order of 2 3/4 to 3 inches. Upper floors need less. ADA compliant height is also a plus that you’ll appreciate better over the years ahead.</p>
<p>^^ Except for this -
- depending on the size of the kids you might not want an ADA height one.</p>
<p>No, not getting ada height</p>
<p>ADA = Americans with disabilities act. Certain height toilets, for instance, meet the criteria for housing that complies with the ADA. They are a few inches taller. If you are over 50 and not under a certain height, it might be more comfortable. I know my 83 year old dad was happy we put one in our guest bath. We all like it better as well, but we are a tall family.</p>
<p>We replaced 3 of our Kohlers with Totos about 5 years ago and have been extremely happy with them. I don’t think there has been a single clog in any of them.</p>
<p>I’m about to do the same thing, and despite the fact that I thought I was clear with the plumber, he wanted to order what he called “comfort height,” which is comfortable for taller people but not for short people like me and certainly not what one wants in a kids’ bathroom if you’re planning on reselling the house.</p>
<p>If we got comfort height,most of the family would need a step ladder to get on the seat…;)</p>
<p>Here, here. I don’t understand the need for a euphemism that is more likely to confuse than help. Why not “taller toilet”?</p>
<p>We have replaced three toilets in recent years. One with a Kohler Rialto because the bathroom is small and it was the shortest available measuring front to back. One is now an American Standard because it was the only wall mounted toilet that would work with the plumbing already in place. The third is a Toto Ultramax. The worst in the American Standard. Even with the pressure assist it often needs a second flush and it is loud enough to frighten small children. The Toto is easily the best. We’ve had it the longest and never had a problem. I also like its soft closing seat.</p>
<p>We just moved into a new home. We put in Kohler toilets. They changed the flushing mechanism this past year and the new ones (1.28) have really decent flush. We have the Memoir and the Devonshires. No clogs at all yet and not unreasonably loud!</p>