2009-08-31

The truth about Toilets

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Don't you just love having to stand by the toilet to make sure it all goes down. In 1993 the Government stepped in and decided we use to much water to flush, so they enacted the 1.6 gallon rule, before the average was 3.5 gallons. The plumbing industry wasn't ready for this, even though, they had time. So, they took a bowl that was used to having 3.5 flow through it, and then made the tank smaller. This did not work. So, from 1993-2003 there was a lot of experimenting going on. Plumbers and consumers dealt with the brunt of this. Since 2003, there have been several manufacturers come out with great flushing toilets. I recommend the American Standard Champion 4 toilet, or there new even lower flowing energy star Dual flush toilet. They have the biggest opening in the bottom of the toilet. The average builder grade toilet has an opening of 1 5/8" and these toilets have a 2 3/8" and a 2 1/2" opening. The bigger the opening the better the flush (when combined with the right flushing mechanics). Some competitors (Starts with a "K") claim they have the biggest trapway, and they used to have that title. It has a 2 7/8" trap, but funnels into a 2 1/8" opening. Good job guys. Ever try to force crap through a funnel? I have one of these toilets in my house, and the thing clogs all the time. I can't wait to replace it with one of the Dual flush toilets. Anyway, Toilets are usually shaped by hand, which means inconsistancy can happen. That is why you may have one toilet flush ok, and then others flush poorly (especially in the cheaper model toilets). The other issue is not Glazing the trapway all the way through. If you take of the lid of the toilet and look under it you will see that it is rough. A lot of toilet companies do not fully Glaze the trapway. They run it in as far as you can see, but up inside it is rough. This can allow Calcium and debris to build up in the trapway, and reduce the size of the trapway and opening. This can happen in as little as 5 years in hard water locations, like Frisco, Plano, Mckinney, and surrounding areas. We have also had issues with toilets cracking after years of use, this is because companies are not using as much clay to build the toilets as the used too. If you are ever in home depot, pick up a cheap toilet bowl, then pick up the Champion 4 bowl. Most plumbers go with the lighter toilet. I understand it is easier to lift and install, but it shouldn't be that way. I want quality, and I believe my customers want quality too. We have also found that the insides of the tanks are being compromised. Plastics are being made thinner, and rubber parts are falling apart quicker. I hope this helps. I have to explain this stuff on a daily basis. If you have any questions, please post.

2009-08-30

Plano, TX

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We have been asked if we service Plano, Texas. The answer is Yes. We serve many areas right now. Our main goal is to serve Frisco, Plano, Mckinney, Texas.