| Consumer Report Toilets |
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| Consumers Union US Inc, the publisher of Consumer Reports magazine and ConsumerReports.org as of 10/2003 | ||||||
| Overall score is based on performance with water pressure of 35 pounds per square inch (psi). Most of these toilets have an elongated bowl and are two-piece designs. Require 12 inches of clearance from the wall to the center of the drain hole. Have rim that’s 14 to 15 inches from floor. Complete a flush cycle in 75 seconds or less. Work with water pressure of 20 to 80 psi. Come in white and several other colors. Were only good or fair at providing a large, deep water spot in the bowl. Have a basic warranty of 1 to 5 years, some have a lifetime warranty on china. |
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| Briggs Vacuity
4200 |
$220 |
Very good overall |
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American Standard Cadet PA 2333.100 |
450 |
Very good overall. Mold and mildew can grow in stagnant water below pressure-assist tank. Very good at minimizing soil and odor in bowl. |
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Gerber Ultra
Flush 21-302
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280 |
Very good overall. Mold and mildew can grow in stagnant water below pressure-assist tank. Round-front bowl. Very good at minimizing soil and odor in bowl. |
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Crane Vacuum
Induced Power FlushVIP 3999 |
250 |
Very good overall. Taller than most; designed for the elderly and disabled. Very good at minimizing soil and odor in bowl. |
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Gerber Ultra Flush 21-312 |
300 |
Very good overall. Mold and mildew can grow in stagnant water below pressure-assist tank. |
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Kohler San Raphael Power Lite
K-3398 |
600 |
Very good overall. One-piece design. Seat included. Uses electric pump. |
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| Crane Economiser 3834 | 200 |
Very good overall. Mold and mildew can grow in stagnant water below pressure-assist tank. Round-front bowl. |
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Toto Carlyle MS874114SG |
460 |
Very good overall. One-piece design. Seat included. |
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Eljer Aqua Saver 091-7025 |
420 |
Good overall. Mold and mildew can grow in stagnant water below pressure-assist tank. Poor at minimizing soil and odor in bowl. |
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Eljer Canterbury |
505 |
Good overall. One-piece design. Seat included. |
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