High Efficient / WaterSense Toilets - Keidel Bath, Plumbing, Kitchen, Cabinetry, Appliances

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High Efficient Toilets
Products bearing the WaterSense™ label are generally 20 percent more water-efficient than similar products in the marketplace.

Water Conservation
According to a recent Water Conservation Study, the average person flushes the toilet 5 times a day.

Old toilets use anywhere from three to seven gallons of water every time the toilet was flushed. The average American will flush the toilet over a hundred thousand times over a lifetime.

Those 5 flushes per person may not seem like much until you realize that each person flushing an older 3.5 - 7 gallons per flush (gpf) toilet, uses 6,400-12,800 gallons/year.

As a water-conservation measure, the U.S. National Energy Policy Act of 1992 eliminated the standard 3.5 gallon flush and mandated a new standard of 1.6 gallons per flush (gpf)/6 liters per flush (lpf) maximum in all new toilets.

Since 1994, all toilets sold in the U.S. use 1.6 gallons per flush, or less. Replacing old toilets with newer models in your home will save up to $50 to $125 and up to 10,500 gallons each year, depending on utility rates and usage habits.

High Efficient Toilets (HETs)
The new high-efficiency toilets use 1.28 gpf (or less) (maximum of 1.3gpf/4.8-lpf)- an average of at least 20% less water than a standard 1.6 gpf toilet. That translates into a total usage of 2,300 gallons/year per person.

Although they use much less water, these toilets are very efficient. Some new Pressure-Assist single-flush toilets use 1.1-gpf/4.0-lpf and below.

WaterSense is a partnership program sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency making it easy for Americans to save water and protect the environment.

Toilets are certified by independent laboratory testing for water efficiency and flush performance. To be WaterSense-approved, the toilet must flush a minimum of 0.092 US Gallons/350 grams of water and have a non-adjustable valve (so it can't be manipulated to flush more water).

Toilets bearing the WaterSense™ label, not only use 1.28 gallons or less per flush, but do so without sacrificing performance or design.

Consumers will find HETs available in one and 2-piece toilets and most types of flushing mechanisms including; Power Assisted, Dual Flush, Electrohydraulic, and Gravity-Fed.

INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY & STYLE
It stands to reason that the latest technology would also inspire new creative designs. Combining form and function comes with a price, but with reduced water bills, the upgrade could pay for itself in a few short years and continue to save water and money for years to come!

Kohler offers some of the most innovative styles.

Fountainhead Toilet by Kohler

Kohler's Fountainhead™ Comfort Height™ elongated one-piece toilet with Power Lite® flushing technology features a clean contemporary design combined with superior functionality and enhanced comfort.

The Fountainhead™ includes a heated, lift-assist opening/closing toilet seat and lid. An auto-flush option when the toilet seat lid is down, with manual override electronic soft-touch actuation option is also available

With prices beginning at $3800.00, the Fountainhead™ is definitely at the high-end of the scale,.

NOTE: Requires 120V, 15A, 60 Hz electrical receptacle protected by Class A GFCI

Also from Kohler, the Saile™ one-piece toilet with dual flush technology, offers a seamless, contemporary design highlighted by the sleek, easy to clean, fully skirted trapway.

The Quiet-Close™ toilet seat with Quick-Release™ functionality further compliments the design of the toilet.

List price begins at $620.00

Kohler Escale WaterSense toilet

Kohler's Escale® two-piece elongated toilet with dual flush technology has a contemporary European design.

Installing the Escale® is not a job for the typical homeowner. Professional installation is strongly advised.

This toilet is heavy. A 1/2in (1.3cm) plywood support should be used under the subfloor to hold the weight.

It utilizes a special, internal 4in D waste outlet, and an internal supply line. (No flange is used) If the waste outlet and waste tube are not properly aligned, the waste tube may shift, resulting in leaks. A 1in (2.5 cm) gap between the toilet and the wall is required.

Available in a limited palette of KOHLER colors, List price begins at $977.80

WaterSense Approved Toilets
Our WaterSense™ Approved Residential Vendors are listed below. Click on the Vendor name to see their current WaterSense™ approved toilets.

Vendors Caroma (has the most approved toilet models of any manufacturer) Gerber Kohler Mansfield (note: not all water saver products shown are WaterSense™) Sterling Vitra	Downloadable Brochures Vitra EverGreen Water SenseLabeled Toilets The Truth About High Efficient Toilets Resources Water Calculator
For the most current list of WaterSense™ approved products, including manufacturers we do not sell, go to the WaterSense™ website.