On my last post, I discussed the top reason for a “leaky toilet”, which focused on the “flapper”. Now, I would like to discuss how you can save literally thousands of Gallons of fresh water with literally no sacrifice on your part. Are you ready?

Almost every toilet in America uses at least 1.6 gallons of water per Flush and as many as 25-30% of all toilets use 3 or more gallons of water per flush.

Talk about a waste of water! Also, 75% of all flushes are for liquid or, as we call it, Number 1 waste. So with this in mind, let me introduce you to the much talked about “dual flush” systems.

Simply put, by converting, or replacing your toilet with a dual flush system, you can save more than 15,000 gallons of water each year, per toilet. The concept is a basic one, for Number 1, press Number 1 on the toilet button. For bigger jobs, press Number 2…..voila, the right water volume for each occasion.

This paragraph is very important, so read it carefully. If your toilet is 1.6 gpf (gallons per flush), than you can simply replace the internal parts by using a dual-flush conversion kit. If your toilet requires 3 gpf or higher, you will likely need to replace your toilet with a new toilet that incorporates Dual Flush Technology.

Now “why?”, you ask, “should I buy a new toilet if I have a toilet that uses 3 gallons or more per flush?” Well, that’s a good intelligent question! You see, toilets that require 3 gallons or more per flush have been specifically designed to require that much water to get around all those bends and curves leading to the sewer line.

On the other hand, 1.6 gpf toilets have fewer curves and, therefore, are more efficient. If you just convert your 3 gpf or larger toilet to a dual flush, you will experience lots of clogs…not a good thing!

With dual flush technology, your toilet will operate with half the water for all liquid flushes (Number 1) and will use the entire 1.6 gpf for solids.

I have included a clip from HydroJet, showing how the technology works. After you have viewed it and decide that it would be better for your Roto-Rooter plumber to convert your toilets, simply call 1800GetRoto, or book an appointment online at www.1800GetRoto.com.

Happy Flushes!
Dan Wager