Clogged toilets

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Nov 23, 2015 8:44:57 GMT -5 thyme4change said:

When you bought the new toilets - were they good toilets or a more economical brand?  There is a wide variety in the quality of toilets out there.  Not all "low-flush" toilets are created equal.

I replaced my toilets in my 1960's house with $800 Toto dual flush toilets, and haven't had a problem since.  My husband was a "double-flusher" on our old toilets.  It was never a full fledged clog, but every twosie took at least 2 flushes - often with a waiting period in between to let the water soften the waste.   

We replaced them with Kohlers. They were $500 each including installation.  I won't pretend we did any research, though.  We just told our plumbers to replace them.  We've used the plumbers for lots of stuff so we trust their expertise.

Ironically, the cheap ones "worked" most of the time.  We wanted the ones that sit higher because of DH's back. 

I don't think he had this problem when we bought them.  In fact, it's only been a problem for about 2 weeks.  But it is a constant problem at this point.

[thyme4change]

Nov 23, 2015 15:33:58 GMT -5 @athena53 said:

Nov 23, 2015 8:44:57 GMT -5 thyme4change said:

I replaced my toilets in my 1960's house with $800 Toto dual flush toilets, and haven't had a problem since.  My husband was a "double-flusher" on our old toilets.  It was never a full fledged clog, but every twosie took at least 2 flushes - often with a waiting period in between to let the water soften the waste.   

I'm wondering if that might help us.  Our house was built in 1995 and most of the finishes/built-ins are middle-of-the road.  Fine with us, but we may need at least one higher-quality toilet.  Ours are double-flusher but evidently not powerful enough.

ETA:  just did a search on Toto toilets.  I think we need this one.

www.decorisland.com/product/toto/ms990cgr-12/elongated-toilet-bowl/neorest/sedona-beige/?detailsfeed=yes#feeddetails

It includes a "cyclone flushing system" which can be operated by remote control, a heated seat, built-in bidet function (with warm water) and room deodorizer and it's on sale for $5,746.40.

Excuse me while I set up a GoFundMe site. 

LOL - I told my contractor "top of the line" but he didn't go that far!  I don't need features, I need something that works.  

There used to be an ad where they showed a toilet flushing a dozen golf balls.  

[Artemis Windsong]

You need a high velocity flusher with a low flow for just liquids.