subject: How To Save The Planet One Water Saving Toilet At A Time [print this page] We've learned that water is not an endless resource; we have to constantly recycle, clean, purify, and treat it, before circulating it back. That's why water saving toilets are becoming more popular these days especially now that people have taken to saving the environment in their own little ways. The bathroom is a good venue to save the environment since all of us are dependent on water.
Nuts and Bolts
When it comes to water saving toilets, we have dual flush toilets which have the smart option of a half-flush. This feature lets you flush urine and other liquid wastes with lesser water than a regular flush, in other words a half-flush. After all, we don't really need a full flush every time we urinate in the toilet. The full-flush is reserved for solid wastes, where water is actually more needed. Other models of water saving toilets are Power Assist Toilets and Gravity Fed Toilets which are all breakthrough improvements to the older traditional models which relied only on gravity and water. Whenever investing in a water saving toilet though, make sure it complies with the benchmarks of a high efficiency toilet (or HET), which assures you that the toilet's inherent technology will actually save you water. Some purportedly water saving toilet models require a second flush (to efficiently clean the bowl), which, of course, only defeats the purpose of water saving.
Toilet Design
Ultimately, the best water saving toilet should naturally be tailor-fitted to its user or users. Comfort is a very important consideration since we spend three years of our lives in the toilet. For starters, the height of the bowl is an important factor. Chair heights can go as high as 17 inches, and some people prefer that. It's all up to you. The same goes for the bowl shape, like the traditional round front bowls. If your bathroom space is rather limited, you can go for the increasingly popular compact elongated bowls. If you have members of the family with disabilities, you'll definitely have to take into account their special needs. The key is: planning involves accurately measuring your bathroom space before you browse for new water saving toilet and fixtures.
What Else?
Consult with your plumber to determine if your existing Bonita Springs plumbing can accommodate the requirements of your new toilet. Checking the size of the flush valve can also contribute to saving more water. The larger the toilet flapper, the more it aids in the water flow. The sizes that starts from 4 inches and up, will release the water into the bowl significantly faster than the smaller ones. You can also check the exit hole of the waste or the outlet size. The bigger size will also help in flushing out the waste out of the bowl faster than the smaller ones.
Installing a water saving toilet in your bathroom shouldn't be hard. Your friendly neighborhood plumber will gladly help you out in this department. After all, professional plumbers are always updated on the latest and best in the market water saving toilets and other green bathroom fixtures, and he can certainly recommend them to you. He'll give you a good estimate of the budget needed and the duration time.
