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10.04.2007

Submitted by tmeronek on Thu, 10/04/2007 - 12:01am.
The Bite:
Ours either. As Euro-Biters know, dual-flush toilets offer a slightly more appealing way to conserve water in the commode. Dual-flushers give you not one, but two flush options: one low-water flush (for number one) and one with more H2O (for number two).
The Benefits: 
  • Water savings. Even if you already have a low-flow john, switching to dual-flush can save 28 more gallons per day.
  • Bill savings. Replacing one pre-1994 toilet (which use around 3.5 gal per flush) with a high-efficiency one can save a family of four $90 on their water bill each year.
  • Rebates. In some cases, your city or water district will reimburse the cost of a dual-flush toilet. Sounds like crazy talk, but check with your water district and see.
Personally Speaking: 
Jen was so excited about her new Mancesa dual-flush toilet that she made every guest who came over check it out. Responses ranged from "Huh," to "Well, would you look at that."
Wanna Try: 
  • Mancesa - tried and true version; Jen picked hers up at Lowe's ($200-$500).
  • Caroma - Aussie company that made the big-time introducing dual-flush toilets ($294-$1,295).
  • Water Conservation Rebates - find local tax rebates for dual-flush toilets.

Cocktail Fact

Toto's cheeky Washlet toilet ads, featuring naked butts, were served with an injunction when they were set to appear over Times Square Church in NYC last July.

Bang For The Bite

If 10,000 Biter households replace one old-school toilet with a dual-flush, in just one day we'll save enough water to flush 350,000 number ones.

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Monique  on March 05, 2009 at 07:23 AM 1
We bought three low flow ( dual flush) toilets last year through our city's incentive program where they gave you a rebate for up to two new toilets. My husband installed them himself...not that hard... and the kids LOVE the dual flush option. I feel great that we did it!
Anonymous  on March 05, 2009 at 02:32 PM 2
When I went to look at these toilets, the page was not there. It said, "oops!" And I've been finding that a lot on your very informative newsletter. I want to find out more about your products! Suggestions? What happens to the pages?
Ann  on March 23, 2009 at 06:31 AM 3
Website has no specifications for their toilets that I could find. Which model is Jen's?

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