A Plumber in Kent can replace an old toilet with a low-flow model for customers who want to save money on water bills and are concerned about the environmental impact of standard toilet water usage. Toilets that were installed more than 25 years ago use about twice as much water per flush than new low-flow ones do. Newer models can save a family of four more than $100 on water annually, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.
Potential Problem
People should carefully consider both the advantages and disadvantages of the equipment before committing to making the switch. The problem encountered with some of these systems is the lack of flushing capacity when waste material needs to be washed away. Liquid and a reasonable amount of toilet paper are not problems, but solids may not always leave the toilet.
Reducing Positive Effects
The person in the bathroom winds up flushing the toilet two or three times, often using more water than would have been true with a standard toilet. This doesn’t completely wipe out all savings on water use, but makes the effort less successful than expected.
Aggravation Factor
In addition, the potential aggravation factor must be acknowledged. The first person has to wait around and flush once or twice more, or another person winds up walking in later on and has to see something he or she didn’t plan on viewing.
Prevention
A Plumber in Kent prevents this problem through a couple of methods. The existing plumbing is evaluated to make sure it can accommodate a low-flow toilet without these problems. The slope of drainage pipes and the main sewer pipe are important factors. In addition, toilets with more powerful flushing pressure counteract problems with the lower water usage. These models cost somewhat more upfront, but will allow the users to avoid needing to double- and triple-flush.
The pressure does not need to be as dramatic as is the case in some commercial or institutional buildings. A residential system, as installed by a company like Pat’s Plumbing, is not intended to flush away tampons, paper towels and other materials that don’t easily degrade. Those items should be thrown in a wastebasket.
