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Cadet 3 Toilet
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (3/14/2007)
- American Standard. The Cadet 3 toilet is coated with EverClean, a silver-based double-coat glaze that repels dirt by reducing adhesion of mineral deposits, according to the manufacturer. The toilet uses an oversized chemical-resistant flapper in the Flush Right system. The 3-inch flush valve, combined with a direct-fed jet, delivers a powerful water flow for exceptional flush performance, the firm says. 800-442-1902.
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Happy D. Toilet
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (3/14/2007)
- Duravit. The Happy D. toilet has classic clear-cut lines that bring to mind the distinctive shape of the letter "D." Form, function, and simplicity strike a balance in this design, and the toilet is defined by its generous, extended surface area, the manufacturer says. All the firm's models are available with a soft-closing toilet seat and use 1.6 gallons per flush. 888-387-2848.
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Karsten Toilet Featuring Dual Force Technology
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (3/14/2007)
- Sterling. The Karsten toilet features Dual Force technology, with a two-button actuator that allows the user to choose between a 1.6-gallon and a .8-gallon flush. The flapperless flush valve maximizes the force of gravity for one-flush, bulk operation and ensures long-term operation and reliability, according to the manufacturer. A sanitary guard helps to prevent liquid from getting under the tank. 800-783-7546.
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Metro-Urban Stainless Steel Toilet
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (3/14/2007)
- Neo-metro. The Metro-Urban toilet is part of a collection of designer bath fixtures that utilize the classic look of stainless steel to achieve an institutional and minimalist character, according to the manufacturer. The toilet and cistern tank are manufactured entirely from heavy-gauge stainless steel. The product features an elongated bowl with top-mount holes pre-punched and threaded for a hinged seat. 800-591-9050.
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Niagara Flapperless 1.6-gpf Toilet
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (3/14/2007)
- Niagara Conservation. The Niagara Flapperless 1.6-gpf toilet uses maintenance-free flapperless technology that eliminates the need to replace flappers, chains, and levers, according to the manufacturer. The dip-bucket technology creates a high-performance flush at 1.6 gpf, which substantially decreases water consumption. The flapperless dip-bucket technology will be available in a 1.28-gpf high-efficiency toilet this year. 800-831-8383.
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Soirée High Efficiency Toilet
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (3/14/2007)
- Toto USA. Using 20 percent less water than traditional 1.6-gpf toilets, the Soiree High Efficiency Toilet boasts a 1.28-gpf gravity-fed flush system. Cleaning itself after every flush, the toilet is coated in a slippery, high-ionic bond gloss that repels waste and bacteria. With a one-piece skirted bowl, the toilet measures 17 inches from base to seat. 800-350-8686.
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Ultra Flush Toilet with Pressure-Assist Flushing
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (3/14/2007)
- Gerber. The Ultra Flush pressure-assist flushing collection now includes the Ultra Dual-Flush 1.0-gpf/1.6-gpf toilet and the Ultra Flush 1.1-gpf toilet, both of which qualify as high-efficiency toilets. The technology uses the standard water supply to pressurize the air inside the tank and drive water into the bowl, providing superior waste removal and bowl cleaning, the maker says. 630-754-0278.
- Bath Products Review: Toilets
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (3/11/2007)
- Del Grande, master plumber and host of Ed the Plumber on the DIY Network, has been working with toilets for 25 years. He remembers the days when commodes used as much as 5 gallons per flush, and he survived the Dark Ages when 1.6-gpf units didn't work.
- best in show
- residential architect Magazine (3/1/2007)
- Perhaps because of a cooling housing market, new product introductions at this year's International Builders' Show in Orlando, Fla., were short on excitement. But green products had a strong showing.
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Take a Peek Behind the Bathroom Door
- ebuild (2/6/2007)
- American Standard has literally written the book on bathrooms -- and for bathrooms -- with "Behind the Bathroom Door," a free consumer booklet featuring everything from advice on how to design a trendy bathroom, to facts about Americans' bathroom habits, to a bathroom history timeline. The booklet also includes a foreword written by Carter Oosterhouse from TLC's "Trading Spaces." Readers can order their own copy of this reading fare online at www.americanstandard-us.com or by calling (800) 899-2614, ext. 1887.
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