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That's a good point - that is what I liked best about their recommendations My initial wording was a bit goofy...I was thinking along the lines of minor "updates" rather than a full-on bathroom renovation.
They did 2 simple things in the video that I think everyone should consider:
-install a low-flow toilet
-replace the showerhead w/ a more efficient one.
And since both of these changes help to reduce water usage, hey - you save $$ on your water bill!
Has anyone gone w/ the low flow stuff in their bathroom? Thoughts?
I agree. We have low flow flush toilets at work and because of the design of the stool itself 1/2 the time it doesn't flush on the first try so you end up flushing 2 or 3 times for "minor" things in the stool. We have jerry rigged low flush toilets at home, previous owner used plastic milk cartons to simulate a full tank so it doesn't fill with as much water but we have good pressure because of how it is set up.
I agree. We have low flow flush toilets at work and because of the design of the stool itself 1/2 the time it doesn't flush on the first try so you end up flushing 2 or 3 times for "minor" things in the stool.
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I agree. We have low flow flush toilets at work and because of the design of the stool itself 1/2 the time it doesn't flush on the first try so you end up flushing 2 or 3 times for "minor" things in the stool. We have jerry rigged low flush toilets at home, previous owner used plastic milk cartons to simulate a full tank so it doesn't fill with as much water but we have good pressure because of how it is set up.
Stool has a design? Aren't they all actually unique to the individual and his or her particular diet from the previous 36 hours? By the way, I think its a bit uncouth to discuss "minor things in stool" on the internet.
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I went with one of the 1.2 gpf Kohler toilets because I saw a live demonstration in which the toilet successfully flushed an entire bucket of golf balls without so much as a hiccup. Its actually a very powerful flushing action and produces a very satisfying, very comforting WHOOSH upon purge. You can also keep the trip lever depressed to discharge the entire tank as needed. I like that flexibility.
A toilet that responds to the trip with a gentle swirl and a sprinkling of water from the reservoir has no place in my home. I want an aggressive, angry-sounding toilet that means business.
When we moved into our house the bathroom had a low-flow shower head with the aerator nozzle to make it feel like a high pressure shower. I wasn't very impressed. I think I actually use a lot less water in a 5 to 10 minute shower with a "rain bird" nozzle than the 20 minutes I required with the low flow.
Yes. It's annoying. Showers are much less exhilarating now. There's nothing like good water pressure.
I agree, there's nothing like good pressure. I modified my shower heads and now it's like standing under a water falls in the shower. I'll pay the extra money on my water bill to take a good shower with water pressure.
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My initial wording was a bit goofy...I was thinking along the lines of minor "updates" rather than a full-on bathroom renovation.
I'll pay the extra money on my water bill to take a good shower with water pressure.
