Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC Expands Ultra Flush Line of Toilets

WOODRIDGE, IL - February, 2007 - The top-rated Ultra Flush pressure-assist flushing platform from Gerber has been repeatedly ranked as one of the highest performing and best toilet values available. The most recent additions to the Ultra Flush platform focus on water conservation, since studies have shown that toilet flushing constitutes around 30-40% of domestic water consumption.

The Ultra Flush toilets incredibly efficient.

Ideal for commercial and institutional applications, Ultra Flush technology uses the standard water supply to pressurize the air inside the tank and drive water into the bowl with accelerated force, providing superior waste removal and bowl cleaning. The Ultra Flush collection - respected for its efficient flush cycle - 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 low consumption and high efficiency toilets (HET).

Ultra Dual-Flush 1.0 gpf/1.6 gpf Toilet
Recent studies have shown that households that switched to dual-flush toilets conserve up to 60% or 12,000 gallons of water a year. The Gerber Ultra Dual-Flush toilet incorporates two flush buttons: the "long flush" uses 1.6 gallons, ideal for solids, and the "short flush" is designed for liquid waste, which uses 1.0 gallons.

Ultra Flush 1.1 gpf Toilet
The Gerber Ultra Flush 1.1 gpf toilet represents the latest in water conservation efficiency. Combining the top-rated flushing performance of the Ultra Flush pressure-assist flushing platform with Gerber's unique siphon-jet action, superior waste removal and bowl cleaning is achieved with just 1.1 gallons per flush. The new Ultra Flush 1.1 gpf toilets are available in a full complement of rough-in sizes and designer colors."Ultra Flush toilets are perfect for high-traffic applications such as hospitality and institutional environments, which need extraordinary performance and minimal required maintenance," says Kevin McJoynt, director of marketing for Gerber. He notes that the new models will more than double the offering of Ultra Flush toilets, now the industry's most comprehensive pressure-assist collection. Benefits of Ultra Flush pressure-assist toilets include:

Significantly enhanced trapway design and size that minimizes the potential for bowl blockage and subsequent flooding. Average trap size is over 3 inches.
Large 12 inch by 10 inch water surface that provides for a clean bowl and better hygiene.
Superior drainline carry due to bowl clearing early in flush cycle.
Water is stored in the inner vessel resulting in a non-sweating tank, so the floor around the tank remains dry.
Installs in same dimensional area with the same connections as a conventional toilet
A full 10-year limited manufacturer's warranty ensures trouble-free performance.

Not only are the Ultra Flush toilets incredibly efficient, but they are also available in a full complement of colors, styles and sizes. Nearly the entire Ultra Flush line is available in a choice of white, bone and biscuit; some models offer up to 10 additional designer color options. The Ultra Flush toilet also boasts the largest trap available, averaging 3-1/8 inches on most models, with a minimum width of 2 inches and as much as 5 inches at key points.

The Ultra Flush collection includes the Ultra Dual-Flush 1.0 gpf/1.6 gpf flush two-piece toilet (model number DF-21-312), which has a $360 list price; the Ultra Flush 1.1 gpf two-piece toilet (model number EF-21-312), which has a $360 list price; the popular Ultra Flush 1.6 gpf two-piece toilet (model number 21-312), which has a $330 list price (white); and the one-piece Maurice™ Ultra Flush 1.6 gpf toilet (model number 21-012), which has a $695 list price (white).

Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC is a leading manufacturer of vitreous china plumbing fixtures and chrome-plated and special finish faucets and fittings for the residential, builder, commercial and hospitality markets. Gerber® products are sold exclusively to the plumbing professional and are supported with "Best-in-Class" customer service. For more information, call 630-754-0278 or visit www.gerberonline.com.

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