Pressure-assist toilets are becoming more of a common feature in new houses these days, as they are one water-saving feature that can easily be incorporated into a home. In this blog, we are going to delve a little into this topic to help you see if a pressure-assist toilet would work for your home.
To look at a pressure-assist toilet appears to be a lot like a traditional toilet. On the inside, though, they function quite differently. The tank of the toilet has an air-filled pressure container designed to use compressed air to force water into the toilet bowl when flushed. This makes water flush with a much greater force than a traditional toilet flush and uses a lot less water. Another advantage is that because the water is pushed through the system with great force, there are fewer blockages in the system.
Can you install a pressure-assist toilet in an older home? Yes, you can. Because older homes tend to experience more issues with blockages due to old pipework, the pressure of the flush can help to dislodge waste that is trapped in the system. The design of the water tank also reduces condensation build-up.
A few things to consider. If your home’s water pressure is low, a pressure-assist toilet might not be for you as it requires about 20 to 30 PSI. While a pressure-assist toilet will not cost you much to maintain, the cost to purchase one and install it will be more expensive than a traditional toilet. Finally, the flush will be much louder than a normal flush. So, if this will bother you, you may not want to go for this option.
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