This is by far the most common toilet tank type.
Posted on 03/04/2025 5:42:08 AM PST by Jonty30
I mentioned to a plumber about the low flow in my kitchen faucet and he said something like ‘I shouldn’t do this’ then he fixed the problem. It’s not a low flow faucet anymore.
You're right, older toilets often emptied the ENTIRE tank, resulting in a 5-gallon flush. When they first designed the more water saving toilets with smaller tanks, they held less water but didn't flush well. Then they redesigned them again, with larger tanks and only partially emptied for a more efficient flush - like the one I have. Modern toilets typically have tanks that hold around 3 to 5 gallons but use only about 1.6 gallons per flush or less. This design allows for effective flushing while conserving water. Lowe's or Home Depot websites don't always give the specs of tank size for each model. Their specs provide gallons per flush - regardless of tank size.
Old time Navy guy chiming in. When I was on a ship, the rule/expectation was to water down, lather up with soap and rinse. Even to this day it takes me about 3 minutes to shower. I don’t need a special shower head..
This is by far the most common toilet tank type.
Files go through Z-mac like crap through a goose.
My street pressure is 150 PSI. Whenever my plumbing sings on its own, I replace the regulator just inside the house. That fixes the “auto-hum”.
I’ve seen 150, you really, really want to keep that regulated, I bet you even get shorter life on your regulators.
I’m not big on rebuilding things but if money is an issue you can get the rebuild kits.
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