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Jul 5th, 2021 11:27 am
mapleleaf6 [OP]
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Jul 5th, 2021 11:27 am

Looking for Toilet Advice

looking to replace a toilet, found few at home depot not sure if they are any good? Any suggestions

American Standard Mainstream 4.8L Elongated Complete Toilet
https://www.homedepot.ca/product/americ ... 1001066019

American Standard Champion 1.28 GPF Single Flush 4 Max HET Complete Toilet in White
https://www.homedepot.ca/product/americ ... 1000721564

American Standard Cadet 4.8L 1.28 GPF Single Flush Round Front Complete Toilet in White
https://www.homedepot.ca/product/americ ... 1001065216

Glacier Bay Premier 2-Piece 6.0 LPF Single Flush Round 28.86-inch Standard Toilet Bowl in White
https://www.homedepot.ca/product/glacie ... 07#reviews
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Jul 5th, 2021 12:10 pm
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Jul 5th, 2021 12:10 pm

mapleleaf6 wrote: ↑ looking to replace a toilet, ..
Look for both Elongated and comfort height.

Mainstream = 2" flap, basic toilet, but get comfort height
Cadet = 3" flap for max capacity - but get elongated and comfort height
Champion = 4" flap - overkill, but get elongated

Glace bay - avoid unless you have no $, budget toilet
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Jul 5th, 2021 1:30 pm
mapleleaf6 [OP]
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Jul 5th, 2021 1:30 pm

l69norm wrote: ↑ Look for both Elongated and comfort height.

Mainstream = 2" flap, basic toilet, but get comfort height
Cadet = 3" flap for max capacity - but get elongated and comfort height
Champion = 4" flap - overkill, but get elongated

Glace bay - avoid unless you have no $, budget toilet
Thanks for the reply! budget is around $250.

You meant these for mainstream / cadet

Mainstream: https://www.homedepot.ca/product/americ ... lsrc=aw.ds

Cadet: https://www.homedepot.ca/product/americ ... 1001550942
Jul 5th, 2021 2:06 pm
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Jul 5th, 2021 2:06 pm

mapleleaf6 wrote: ↑ Thanks for the reply! budget is around $250.

You meant these for mainstream / cadet

Mainstream: https://www.homedepot.ca/product/americ ... lsrc=aw.ds

Cadet: https://www.homedepot.ca/product/americ ... 1001550942
The Mainstream equivalent at lowes toilet would be the Sonoma
https://www.lowes.ca/product/toilets/am ... gpf-638481


Mainstream / Sonoma when on sale is about $160
Jul 5th, 2021 2:19 pm
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Jul 5th, 2021 2:19 pm

mapleleaf6 wrote: ↑ Ok thanks, so just wait for maintream/sonoma to go on sale as they are good ones?
Yes, they seem to alternate when they go on sale. I don't think the Cadet goes on sale that often
Jul 5th, 2021 2:21 pm
mapleleaf6 [OP]
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Jul 5th, 2021 2:21 pm

l69norm wrote: ↑ Yes, they seem to alternate when they go on sale. I don't think the Cadet goes on sale that often
out of these 3 which one will you recommend.. i am a newbie and dont wanna mess this up lol
Jul 5th, 2021 2:31 pm
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Jul 5th, 2021 2:31 pm

I personally like the Cadet models, but they don't go on sale that often

the MaP rating for the 3" flush valve is 1000+ vs 600-800 for Mainstream / Sonoma

https://www.map-testing.com/
Jul 5th, 2021 2:47 pm
mapleleaf6 [OP]
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Jul 5th, 2021 2:47 pm

l69norm wrote: ↑ I personally like the Cadet models, but they don't go on sale that often

the MaP rating for the 3" flush valve is 1000+ vs 600-800 for Mainstream / Sonoma

https://www.map-testing.com/
while reading online Cadet had better reviews as well.

https://www.homedepot.ca/product/americ ... ?rrec=true This is the one correct?

I will wait few weeks and if it doesnt go down in price i will just get it i guess. Thanks
Jul 5th, 2021 2:56 pm
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Jul 5th, 2021 2:56 pm

if you are not in rush, the American Standard Mainstream toilet (both standard and comfort height) have been on periodic sales at HD for around 118$.
Jul 5th, 2021 3:00 pm
mapleleaf6 [OP]
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Jul 5th, 2021 3:00 pm

Not in rush, just have to replace at some point. Mainstream standard is going for 138$ right now at HD.. I am just afraid of this one clogging...
Jul 5th, 2021 3:43 pm
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Jul 5th, 2021 3:43 pm

mapleleaf6 wrote: ↑ while reading online Cadet had better reviews as well. .
I prefer single flush because it can be fixed with (mostly) standard parts that can be bought anywhere.
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Jul 5th, 2021 4:12 pm
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Jul 5th, 2021 4:12 pm

We have a newer American Standard in one washroom and it's garbage, has to be flushed multiple times during a number two. We're gonna replace it very soon with a Toto, as when we remodeled our powder room, we installed a Toto and it's been great.

I bought a special plunger for it and in the two years or so we've had the toilet, we've used the plunger zero times. Wifey wanted a one-piece model, so we ended up paying over $800, but there's no need for that at all, there are ones starting at $250ish that flush the same. My buddy has three of the cheaper ones in his house and he's extremely happy with them.

Quick search shows one model that's $250 without seat https://plumbingonline.ca/products/toto-cst244ef-01 . Shop around as these kind of stores always give good discounts. Toto has tons of different model numbers, here's a quick chart to help https://images3.plumbersstock.com/750/7 ... raphic.jpg

One last thing, don't pay much attention to the MAP number, we had a basic toilet that had a MAP of 1,000 ( which IIRC is the max) and it was the biggest piece of crap ever, we ripped it out after 6 months, totally useless.
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Jul 5th, 2021 4:33 pm
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Jul 5th, 2021 4:33 pm

I often see the Cadet recommended, but I have had super mixed results with them. In 2007, I installed three of these in our house and I couldn't talk about it enough (sad, but true). This thing could not be clogged by anything I could produce. It was a beast. Never any type of issue.

Fast forward to 2016 and I installed three more in our (different) house. All three were junk (all three have been replaced). Clogged endlessly, all three had the water blister issue on the flapper that required periodic puncturing, and two of the three had a manufacturing defect in which too much foam was installed in the tank, so the fill valve would not reliably rise (and shut off the water) because it was hitting the foam. I had to cut out the excess foam to allow the fill valve free range. Terrible quality control and equally bad performance.

All three have been replaced by the Kohler Highline and we have been very pleased with their performance.
Jul 5th, 2021 8:05 pm
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Jul 5th, 2021 8:05 pm

Have both the Mainstream and Cadet, they're both okay. Not great, but not terrible either. The mainstream is in the basement so not used nearly as much, but hadn't given us a problem.

We also have a Toto Ultramax and a Kohler Elmbrook. Both far superior to the other two in terms of flush and bowl wash. They're actually pretty awesome. The Elmbrook can be had for just over $300, I think.
"I'm a bit upset. I've been grab by the back without any alert and lubrification"
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Jul 5th, 2021 8:14 pm
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Jul 5th, 2021 8:14 pm

comfort height is nice, but difficult and uncomfortable if you have kids...

also if you install comfort height, your toilet paper holder (if it's in the wall) will be lower than you are used to.

I personally don't feel comfortable on a comfort height toilet, i prefer the regular toilet.
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Jul 5th, 2021 8:41 pm
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Jul 5th, 2021 8:41 pm

Cadet is ok. Installed one and even with barely any use, the flushing mechanism failed. I'd probably still take it over Glacier Bay.
Jul 5th, 2021 10:45 pm
mapleleaf6 [OP]
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Jul 5th, 2021 10:45 pm

Hugh Jass wrote: ↑ We have a newer American Standard in one washroom and it's garbage, has to be flushed multiple times during a number two. We're gonna replace it very soon with a Toto, as when we remodeled our powder room, we installed a Toto and it's been great.

I bought a special plunger for it and in the two years or so we've had the toilet, we've used the plunger zero times. Wifey wanted a one-piece model, so we ended up paying over $800, but there's no need for that at all, there are ones starting at $250ish that flush the same. My buddy has three of the cheaper ones in his house and he's extremely happy with them.

Quick search shows one model that's $250 without seat https://plumbingonline.ca/products/toto-cst244ef-01 . Shop around as these kind of stores always give good discounts. Toto has tons of different model numbers, here's a quick chart to help https://images3.plumbersstock.com/750/7 ... raphic.jpg

One last thing, don't pay much attention to the MAP number, we had a basic toilet that had a MAP of 1,000 ( which IIRC is the max) and it was the biggest piece of crap ever, we ripped it out after 6 months, totally useless.
Thanks for the detailed explanation. Clogging is what I am most worried about and that’s why I started this post.
Toto parts are easy to find ?
Jul 5th, 2021 11:02 pm
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Jul 5th, 2021 11:02 pm

mapleleaf6 wrote: ↑
Toto parts are easy to find ?
Haven't needed any yet, it's only 2 years old. From what I can remember, they're readily available but are a bit more expensive than a domestic brand like AS.
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