Re: Touchless flush?

Chalcedony · ‎05-12-2010

I was in England this past week, OP, and saw them both in my company's office and at the airport. They seemed to work very well, much better than the motion sensor type that have been around for the past several years. I see why touch less may be preferable in public places - many users, limited cleaning schedule, potential for germs, but I don't see the need for a home to have that technology. Either way, the choice is yours.

madzonie · ‎03-10-2010

On 5/11/2014 ennui1 said:
On 5/10/2014 madzonie said: Thanks Jules5280. I haven't made up my mind yet. I never knew there were so many choices or prices for toilets!

Oh, I'm sure you've already made up your mind, just like everyone else who posts, asking for opinions. ${#emotions_dlg.rolleyes}$

Nope - I have NOT made up my mind yet. I have not yet decided on my new toilet.

Our contractor would provide a middle of the road dual-flush (I like that idea) toilet for around $270.

Our county has a water conservation program that offers an installed eco-friendly toilet for $95.

I also have my eye on a gorgeous non-touchless toilet that still uses less water to flush. It's called the Riosa and has beautiful sleek lines (easier to keep clean?). But it's a tad expensive.

Still thinking...I have another week to make my decision.

occasionalrain · ‎03-10-2010

On 5/11/2014 madzonie said:
On 5/11/2014 ennui1 said:
On 5/10/2014 madzonie said: Thanks Jules5280. I haven't made up my mind yet. I never knew there were so many choices or prices for toilets!

Oh, I'm sure you've already made up your mind, just like everyone else who posts, asking for opinions. ${#emotions_dlg.rolleyes}$

Nope - I have NOT made up my mind yet. I have not yet decided on my new toilet.

Our contractor would provide a middle of the road dual-flush (I like that idea) toilet for around $270.

Our county has a water conservation program that offers an installed eco-friendly toilet for $95.

I also have my eye on a gorgeous non-touchless toilet that still uses less water to flush. It's called the Riosa and has beautiful sleek lines (easier to keep clean?). But it's a tad expensive.

Still thinking...I have another week to make my decision.

How often does a person purchase a toilet? If you average the cost over the life of the toilet and factor in the cost per usage then it seems that you should get the one you want even if it is more expensive.

september · ‎03-09-2010

"how often does a person purchase a toilet?"

Interesting question, but I can tell you that in the almost 30 years that I've been a homeowner, I've bought 3. So..that averages out to one every 10 years or so.

I don't remember what brand I got the first time. It was in a previous home. The two I've bought for our present home were Koehlers, and they were kind of pricey, but worth it.

Buck-i-Nana · ‎09-28-2010

On 5/11/2014 madzonie said:
On 5/11/2014 ennui1 said:
On 5/10/2014 madzonie said: Thanks Jules5280. I haven't made up my mind yet. I never knew there were so many choices or prices for toilets!

Oh, I'm sure you've already made up your mind, just like everyone else who posts, asking for opinions. ${#emotions_dlg.rolleyes}$

Nope - I have NOT made up my mind yet. I have not yet decided on my new toilet.

Our contractor would provide a middle of the road dual-flush (I like that idea) toilet for around $270.

Our county has a water conservation program that offers an installed eco-friendly toilet for $95.

I also have my eye on a gorgeous non-touchless toilet that still uses less water to flush. It's called the Riosa and has beautiful sleek lines (easier to keep clean?). But it's a tad expensive.

Still thinking...I have another week to make my decision.

I like this one, so much easier to keep clean than the traditional toilet that has the shaping and indentations on the side. Traditional toilets, even if you don't have to deal with anybody with "bad aim" they still get dusty and take more than just a simple swipe to clean. I see this as a much bigger benefit than the touchless flush.

foundinlv · ‎04-20-2012

I like lids on the toilet hence the reason I don't like public restrooms. The bacteria becomes aerosolized spewing it 20 ft from the center of the flush. After a days workout, I'm sure those stalls have lots of bacteria on the walls of the stall that didn't end up on the last user.

http://isp.netscape.com/homerealestate/package.jsp?name=fte/toiletgerms/toiletgerms

madzonie · ‎03-10-2010

At home I always close the lid prior to flushing.

ennui1 · ‎06-23-2013

Are you also going to buy one of those jet-engine blow dryers for your hands, and eliminate towels? ${#emotions_dlg.laugh}$

Luv2Decorate · ‎03-12-2010

If I were to remodel a bathroom again, I'd put in a wall mount toilet. It would be much easier to clean under and around.

This toilet talk has me wondering why they don't have vacuflush toilets in homes?? We have them on our boat, they use very little water and there is rarely a need to flush again.

madzonie · ‎03-10-2010

On 5/12/2014 Luv2Decorate said:
If I were to remodel a bathroom again, I'd put in a wall mount toilet. It would be much easier to clean under and around.

This toilet talk has me wondering why they don't have vacuflush toilets in homes?? We have them on our boat, they use very little water and there is rarely a need to flush again.

Actually there are some out there that come close. A friend remodeled her bathrooms and had Gerber brand toilets installed. When they flush they remind me of how the toilets flush on cruise ships....very fast, very short, very powerful...one flush needed for most jobs.

Also, I think Kohler's technology called AquaPiston is kind of like that.