How complicated would it be to replace a standard toilet with one of those super-flushing ones?

Answer 1

It isn't very difficult, but you will need a few things and also need to check something before you get started. Before you even start, measure the offset of the toilet to the wall. Do this by measuring from the bolts that hold your toilet down to the wall. Then, check the new toilet you want to install and make sure you have enough clearance to install it. (This is a simple step, but often overlooked. Requires a lot of work if you need more clearance, best to know that upfront)
Now you can get the new toilet, along with a new wax ring, flange bolts, and you may want to change out your feed line to the toilet at this time. Expect to have water on your floor when you pull the old toilet, and make sure you ventilate where your working, you'll have a period of time when sewer gasses will be coming out the toilet flange.

Answer 2

Not sure if you would want to change the toilet in the first place. If you have one of those pre-federal-meddling older toilets which actually works, just leave it in place. I have heard rumors and legends of low-flush toilets which actually work, but have not seen any. You usually have to flush the damn thing four or five times, and since it uses slightly over half the water of the older ones, you end up using twice the water. In addition, you usually end up using the plunger anyway.
In the rare case the new toilet actually works, it would be mounted the same as the older toilet. It gets complicated when you disturb old plumbing which may be marginal to begin with. I have had a whole chain reaction of leaks and failed shutoffs which started when I simply replaced a faucet the put in a new riser going to it. If you have old iron pipe, make sure that when you crank on a fitting, everything upstream of it is well anchored or immobilized by counter-wrenching (having a pipe (stillson)wrench going the other way to keep the pipe from twisting) so you dont end up loosening up connections farther upstream.

Answer 3

First, you need to make sure you have the drain clearance. Most are the 10 inch drain. If not you might have to move your toilet drain. second you will need a wax ring. Once you remove the old toilet and the old wax ring on the floor, then also disconnect water supply, place a new wax ring in, install the toilet, the water line, check for leaks and flush away. The main thing is that you watch the wax ring and make sure you have no leaks.-Good Luck

Answer 4

We installed a "super flush" not to be confused with water saver toilets. This baby swallows anything that nature would deposit and then some. Easy to install too. Directions with toilet are super and even in one language. Got it at Lowe's and they answered all the questions I had. Go for it.

Answer 5

This really comes down to two issues, first remove the old toilet and install the new one onto the sewer fitting. This will require a new wax or rubber seal ring. Second, connect the water inlet to your new tank. This isn't rocket science, and most people can accomplish this with only a few basic handtools, e.g. pliers, adjustable wrench, and lots of cleanup rags. Give it a try!

Answer 6

toilet is a toilet, unhook it. loosen a few easyconnections, and then yuo arehome freee