I have an older toilet which has a larger tank. Should I trade it out for one with a newer, smaller tank?

Answer 1

Yes change your old one In Ottawa if you go to low flush you will get a rebait, They want a poto of old one in place and a poto of new one in place I think here the city will give you $ 70.00, but remember the photos

Answer 2

Yes. An older toilet not only uses way too much water, it is less efficient than newer toilets. That's why the tank is so big - it needs to use all of that water to flush properly.

I've heard that the best toilets are by Toto. But, Kohler is pretty good, too. American Standard is okay. But, you do get what you pay for.

Answer 3

You can force the toilet to flush with less water by taking up some space in the tank. Fill a gallon bleach or water jug with water and set it in the tank -- less water will be allowed into the bowl for a flush.

If you have a 'full bowl', you can pull out the jug and allow the tank to fill and then flush completely. Then, simply put the jug back.

Answer 4

You should change the toilet just as a matter of water conservation. Check with your water company because some will give you a $100.00 to exchange an old one for something new. Keep the old one though until they come out to inspect the bathroom to verify that it has been changed.

Answer 5

I've heard of a study that says ''water saving toilets" dont.
Because of the multiple flushes required to get everything gone, and they're more prone to plugging up.
Train 202 got it right.......

Answer 6

I'm afraid you will have to get a smaller tank. William Jefferson Clinton passes a water saving act that all but eliminated the manufacture of 3.5 gallon tanks. So you will have to get one with a 1.6 gallon tank. You may have to flush it twice as often but that will save .3 gallons of water.

Answer 7

The first rule of maintance is:
If it ain't broke, don't fix it.