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Toilets are among the most water-hungry plumbing products in any home or office, accounting for approximately 30% of most buildings’ water needs. To reduce the cost and the drain on natural resources, many manufacturers now offer low-flow toilets designed to perform the same function with substantially less water. If you’re renovating an office bathroom or replacing a toilet in your home, the guide below will help you decide whether a low-flow unit is right for your project.

What Are Low-Flow Toilets?

Older, traditional toilets used anywhere from 3.5 to 7 gallons of water per flush, which means the average family could go through a hundred gallons in a single day. Currently, federal guidelines require plumbing products to use no more than 1.6 gallons per flush. Low-flow toilets reduce consumption further by another 20%, to 1.28 gallons.

How Do Low-Flow Toilets Work?

plumbing productsUnlike traditional toilets, which are driven by gravity, low-flow devices use innovative pressure-control systems to flush. The water that fills the tank is held under pressure, creating a powerful flush when the mechanism is triggered. This allows these toilets to compete with traditional toilets while using only a fraction of the water.

What Are the Advantages of Low-Flow Toilets?

More efficient toilets are better for the environment, which makes them especially attractive to eco-conscious home and business owners. Reduced consumption also translates to lower utility costs, sometimes by several hundred dollars per year.

What Are the Cons of Low-Flow Plumbing Products?

If you’re remodeling an older building, low-flow toilets may not be compatible with the existing plumbing system. Some models also don’t generate the same power as traditional gravity-driven toilets, potentially resulting in more frequent clogs. Consulting with a professional will help ensure you get the best toilet from your remodeling or new construction project.


 

With a selection of over 14,000 plumbing parts in stock, Specialized Plumbing Parts Supply is Northern Kentucky’s source for high-quality products from some of the industry’s best manufacturers. They proudly offer everything from modern low-flow toilets to hard-to-find parts, including some that were manufactured 50 years ago. Visit their website for more on their wide range of plumbing products, and follow their Facebook for updates. If you have questions, call (859) 341-6666, or just drop by their warehouse in Edgewood anytime.

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