Tips for Selecting a Dual Flush Toilet
A dual flush toilet can be an economical choice for the home. Instead of possessing a single flush ability, a dual flush toilet has two options. Each option uses a different amount of water to flush the toilet. One option uses less water than the other, which can help conserve water when a more powerful flush is not necessary to eliminate solid waste. Factors to consider before buying a dual flush toilet are its use of water and flusher location. Does this Spark an idea?
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Inspect the of the flusher. The flusher can be located in different spots on a dual flush toilet. Some are found on top of the toilet, while others will have them on the side. Sometimes, there is only one flusher moved in different directions, such as up or down, to perform the different flushing options.
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Know the combined gallons of water used per flush. This generally is around 1.28 gallons per flush. This information can help you determine whether a dual flush toilet would be more cost efficient than a traditional toilet.
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Use the breakdown of gallons per flush to help you compare dual flush toilets. For example, a flush typically employed to remove liquid waste requires about 1.1 gallons per flush, while a flush used to eliminate solid waste generally requires about 1.6 gallons per flush. The less water a dual flush toilet uses per flush, the more water and money that can be saved.
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Factor in the cost of the toilet. These toilets generally are more expensive than standard toilets, usually costing between $150 and $350, as of 2011, which is about $100 more than a standard model. Kits also are available to modify a traditional toilet into a dual flush toilet. These kits on average cost less than $100.
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