I'm 300lbs (yes I know I'm fat - any rude comments will be reported) and this is the 2nd time the toilet seat has broken. Where can I get a stronger seat that will not break? The seat that just broke is from Home Depot.
2007-11-08 07:04:20 · 7 answers · asked by Gypsy Girl 7 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
get one that does not have the little legs.
The little things that sit in top of the rim - that is why they are breaking.
Sit it flat on the rim and it evens out the weight.
2007-11-08 07:14:02 · answer #1 · answered by pablo35escobar 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The problem usually is with the strength of the hinges that hold the toilet seat. Some plastic seats will move and wood ones will break. I have often thought of designing a seat that holds the sides of the bowl to stop side to side movement. This is hard on seats as well as weight load. But just like chairs I have to remind myself not to "plop" down on em. I would just go to a regular plumbing outlet and ask for their toughest seat.
2007-11-09 06:02:46 · answer #2 · answered by analize2much 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No offense from here. Depending on whether or not your toilet bowl takes an extended or the usual oval; have to attempted looking into commercial fixtures for bathrooms/toilets? Obviously they endure more seating, and possible abuses. Even HD or Lowes might offer "industrial" types.
Actually, one answer offers a suggestion; albeit sarcastic. There are certainly stainless steel steats manufactured.
2007-11-08 07:13:42 · answer #3 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hi Gypsy,
Here is a site that advertises one. I don't know if they are any good or not but they look like it:
http://www.plumbingsupply.com/oversized-toiletseats.html
Good luck sweetie!
2007-11-08 10:06:58 · answer #4 · answered by Steve in NC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lose weight or throw the seat away obviously you won't fall in
2007-11-09 03:08:22 · answer #5 · answered by denis5946 2 · 1⤊ 4⤋
Here's a couple links that might help...
2007-11-08 07:14:49 · answer #6 · answered by abfabmom1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need a metal mixed with a titanium seat...
2007-11-08 07:11:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋