Lynbrook Plumbers Installing Low Flow Toilets
Ask some Lynbrook plumbers about low flow toilets and you will get varying opinions. But ask the customers of Lynbrook plumbers and many might say they do not like their low flow toilets. But why? Read on….
Since 1992, the U.S. government mandated these low flow toilets. These new units use about half as much water as the traditional old style toilets. The newer units use about one and a half gallons of water versus the older ones that use about three and a half. But does half the amount of water equal half the efficiency when you go to flush the toilet. Many say yes.
To be sure, technology is working to solve the problem but the issue remains: we are simply not getting the service out of our “thrones” like we once did.
Among the issues that Lynbrook plumbers come into contact with are that multiple flushes are needed to dispense of the same amount of waste, clogging problems, and additional maintenance. Also, they have been reported to overflow more easily.
Some of the above issues completely work against the issue of saving water. After all, if you have to flush 2 or more times, how does that save water. Beyond that, though, clogging and overflow problems result in potentially catastrophic expenses when flooring needs to be replaced due to an overflowing toilet.
A recent survey of new home builders and remodelers has shown that they, like homeowners, are frustrated with this new plumbing restriction. They have reported huge increases on service calls from unhappy customers.
Water saving techniques and technologies are certainly a good thing. And, one thing is for sure: they are here to stay. In fact, a home with low-flow toilets and low-flow shower heads can save thousands of gallons per year. And, who would not appreciate the savings in water bills? Let’s just hope that the Lynbrook plumbers installing these find better plumbing technology to increase efficiency.
