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"If it's yellow, let it mellow" just not your thing?

Submitted by tmeronek on Thu, 10/04/2007 - 1:01am.
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.
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Related Blog Post: Neither #1, Nor #2

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!
Posted by: Monique | March 05, 2009 at 08:23 AM
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?
Posted by: Anonymous | March 05, 2009 at 03:32 PM
Website has no specifications for their toilets that I could find. Which model is Jen's?
Posted by: Ann | March 23, 2009 at 07:31 AM

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