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   davidmeiland | Feb 20, 2009 07:32am | #1

   I'm highly partial to Toto toilets, and I don't know if they make any skirted models. The Aquia dual-flush model has a design that hides the trapway that you usually see from the side. Whatever toilet you choose, be sure to read up on it to make sure it works well. Some are a LOT better than others.

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   housenut1 | Feb 22, 2009 07:02am | #6

   Thanks, I'll do that.  Toto has several skirted models by the way.  If it does not flush well my wife will disown me so I better be careful.  I may try a retailer who has a model set up and give it a flush.  In FHB their was a story about a guy whose wife brought in four or five hot dogs for a test.

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   BryanSayer | Feb 24, 2009 06:02pm | #11

   Totos flush great. I'm sure some other models are decent too, but I'll never get anything else except Toto.

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   cussnu2 | Feb 20, 2009 11:00pm | #2

   Cupholder and magazine rack

   Nuff said.

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   housenut1 | Feb 22, 2009 06:52am | #4

   Here here maybe a heated seat when I hit the lotto.

   Thanks

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   sully13 | Feb 22, 2009 03:22am | #3

   skirted toilets are good looking and easier to keep clean because they don't have the relief lines of the trap exposed.

   About the only toilets I install are Totos and the Aquia is a good one.  It is skirted by the way.  I've got one in my first floor bath.

   The supply does need to be 8" off center on the skirted Totos but I am not sure about the other brands.

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   housenut1 | Feb 22, 2009 06:56am | #5

   Thanks for the reassurance.  We are going to buy a Toto too but a more traditional look for our old house.

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   sully13 | Feb 24, 2009 05:22pm | #10

   The only thing to be concerned about with Toto is available product and warranty parts.

   They were having a big problem with stocking up the warehouses here in the US but they have gotten better.

   Still, with some of their models it may take 2 or 3 months to get.

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   [email protected] | Feb 23, 2009 04:27am | #7

   Typically the person who cleans the bathroom will appreciate the clean lines of the skirted toilet, because they are easier to clean. 

   The exposed irregular surfaces, and the spot on the floor that is almost impossible to get a mop to are gone.

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   talkingdog | Feb 23, 2009 11:28am | #9

   Are any of these toilet self-cleaning? I am putting self-cleaning toilets from Panasonic in the new house and I wonder how well it works.

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   Devin | Feb 23, 2009 05:14am | #8

   I would just suggest that you double check the rough-in - fully skirted toilets can be a little less forgiving.

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   mrsludge | Feb 24, 2009 11:22pm | #12

   We have 2 Totos, a Drake and an Ultimate. I'd recommend the former but would go w/ the Ultramax (same body, upgraded flush mechanism) for the latter. I don't know if it's b/c it's shorter or what, but I've managed to clog it up many times.

   But my point in writing was to tell you to use the performance test results from CA as a guide in making your selection. There's a link on the page to just the tables of results:

   http://www.cuwcc.org/MaPTesting.aspx

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   barmil | Feb 25, 2009 04:54am | #13

   We have the Toto Vespin, and it looks great, flushes great, and it's easy to clean, except inside. We opted for the Sani-Gloss finish and would never do it again. It doesn't clean well, leaving stain lines, and we aren't supposed to use any harsh products on it. I'll settle for plain vitreous china instead for the future. Your installer may not like the Vespin because a drain tube is installed to the flange first, and then the toilet is seated over it. Final installation requires attaching the tube to the toilet via a hatch in the toilet's side. A royal pain in a tight location. But if you're paying for it, why should you care? Oh, buy a few Korky valves, as these seem not to last a long time, though they work well when healthy. Also cheap and easy to replace.

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   davidmeiland | Feb 25, 2009 06:10am | #14

   The Acquia install is similar--there's a piece that attaches to the flange, and then the toilet attaches to that. My plumber had a leak on one, had to reset it.

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   MSA1 | Feb 25, 2009 06:27am | #15

   Forget the skirting, i've always wanted a clear lucite toilet.

    

   Family.....They're always there when they need you.

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   barmil | Feb 27, 2009 05:51am | #16

   Clear lucite? Does that mean you get to flush and then see it all go through the toilet? Doesn't that sound interesting? "Look honey. I warned you not to flush that. See where it's stuck at that turn?" Maybe install mirrors on each side so that guests can see what they're really doing. Also a video camera to capture the drugs going down when the narcs knock on the door. Really interesting thoughts.

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   MSA1 | Feb 28, 2009 02:46am | #17

   Yeah, I know it sounds weird but it would be unique. 

   Family.....They're always there when they need you.