| The toilet is known by many names. Everything from | | | | price. DO NOT skimp on the cost of installing a high |
| "loo", "john" and even "throne" the toilet is, for many | | | | quality low flow toilet - you'll regret it for longer than |
| reasons, often the centerpiece of most bathrooms | | | | you can imagine. There's nothing worse in any family |
| today. Regardless of what style of bathroom you | | | | home than the toilet packing up and causing |
| have you'll want a toilet that completely compliments | | | | unnecessary stress. |
| your overall design plan for that room. You definitely | | | | Here's a checklist for buying your new toilet. Try to |
| don't want a pokey looking, cheap toilet anywhere in | | | | stick to as many of these points as you can afford |
| the bathroom - it would totally take away from the | | | | to. |
| look of the room itself. An important point is to | | | | 1. The toilet must conform to any local standards. |
| never simply assume that all toilets are created equal. | | | | 2. Only ever buy a brand name toilet. For example |
| This couldn't be further from the truth. | | | | Kohler and Toto. |
| For many years 5.5 litre and 3.5 litre flush toilets were | | | | 3. Decide in advance if you want a 1-piece or 2-piece |
| the standard in most homes. Now, however, there's | | | | toilet. |
| a move towards what are referred to as "low flow" | | | | 4. Do you want a gravity flush or assisted flush |
| toilets. They do this by only using 1.6 litres of water | | | | toilet? |
| to achieve the same flushing performance as the | | | | 5. Do you want a round or elongated toilet bowl? |
| other high water usage toilets. This reduced water | | | | 6. Make absolutely sure the toilet fits with your |
| usage will obviously save you money on both your | | | | decorating theme. |
| waste and water bills each year. An additional, and | | | | 7. Most toilets need to be mounted 12 - 14 inches |
| obvious, benefit is that you're also helping the | | | | away from the wall. Take these measurements into |
| environment by reducing the amount of waste water | | | | account when you decide to buy. |
| being produced. Everybody can win in this case! | | | | Bet you never thought there was quite so much to a |
| There is one single issue with the new style of water | | | | toilet did you? Now at least you're armed with the |
| conserving toilets and that is that you really do get | | | | information you need to make an informed and |
| what you pay for. If you buy an unbranded "low | | | | worthwhile purchase that will do wonders for your |
| flow" toilet then you'll probably spend more time | | | | bathroom. |
| having it fixed than you ever saved on the initial cost | | | | |