One of the main problems that were common with all the “low flow” toilets of the 1990s was that all of them faced frequent clogging problems and they used a lot of water clear out the bowl. With the advancement in technology several high efficiency toilet flushing systems have been introduced, some of them use less than 1.3 gallons of water but the misconceptions associated with the low flow toilets have stayed on.
EPA’s WaterSense Label certifies the latest toilets according to its guidelines, which could be an easy way to check if the toilet is a good buy or not. The EPA’s WaterSence Label would ensure that the toilet is highly efficient and could save money and water both.
Let’s see some of the myths or the misconceptions associated with the latest technologically advanced flushing systems and toilets.
Low Performance
One of the main myths that people believe with the latest toilets is that, less flow would mean lower performance. This however is not true. The latest toilets use technologically advanced flushing systems that use less water but get the job done with higher performance, saving water and money both. These WaterSense toilets meet all the criteria that are set by the EPA.
Damage to Plumbing systems
Many people also have a firm belief that installing WaterSense toilets could have an adverse affect on the plumbing systems. Thus urge many of them to have a back up pipe which there by costs more money and also decreases the house plumbing system. It should be understood that these new toilets exceed all the norms that are set by the agency and do not cause any type of harm to the plumbing systems
Expensive
Contrary to the belief that the latest technologically advanced toilets are costlier, they could actually save you a lot of money in a longer run. These toilets use less water for cleaning out the bowls efficiently thereby resulting in a reduced water bill. Most companies now offer up to $200 rebate for new high efficient toilets in exchange to your old ones. These new advanced toilets and flushing systems might cost you a little more at the start but the amount of money that could be saved over a period of time is quite huge.
Scarcity of Models
Many people refrain from buying these WaterSense toilets thinking that there are no new models. This is not quite true. Most dealers have a variety of models ranging from low price to high end models.
Hence, WaterSense models should be always preferred over the conventional toilets that are less efficient comparatively.
