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Indie · 01-29-2010, 06:00 PM

I just had a conversation with the other plumbers today about what we should be installing. The boss had sold a job of replacing 6 toilets and installing Cadet III, ADA at the local American Legion. If you add the other ones I've put in and I could say I've easily installed 12-15 in the last month. What I've noticed is that about 1 in 4 have some kind of problem. Most of the problems are cosmetic, some are function. Had on today that I will be replacing Monday, it has a leak in the trap, tank also had some problems that made me have to replace the fill valve, after I cleaned the burr of porcelain.

1. For me the Toto have the least problems, so are worth the money.
2. I would like to find a second option, because we are probably going to stop installing Am/stan.
3. Kohler is not an option, they are too hard to deal with, and not worth the hassle, maybe we'll look at Gerber

PLUMB TIME · 01-29-2010, 06:10 PM

Kohler wellworth. Easy to come by and reasonable. My .02

RealLivePlumber · 01-29-2010, 06:42 PM

Gerber Viper is a great WC

For the money, you can't beat Vortens. Thier 17" High Rhodas flushes like a power flush!!

Toto is a little overrated, IMO

Kohler= Junk

Redwood · 01-29-2010, 07:51 PM

My choice for install would be the Toto Drake II which I get in the mid 300 range...

I'll install Am.Std. only if customer supplied you know the drill on the warranty...
Been burned too many times by them...

spudwrench · 01-29-2010, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redwood

My choice for install would be the Toto Drake II which I get in the mid 300 range...

I'll install Am.Std. only if customer supplied you know the drill on the warranty...
Been burned too many times by them...

With you on that, Redwood. You know your stuff on this forum (many different topics)

spudwrench · 01-29-2010, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PLUMB TIME

Kohler wellworth. Easy to come by and reasonable. My .02

Most installed in my area, work well, have you tried the Cimmaron with the 3" flush valve? Funky tank bolt system, but seem to be an upgrade to the wellworth.

para1 · 01-29-2010, 08:58 PM

TOTO DRAKE
GERBER AVALANCHE ..... if I'm buying and flying.

In the last two months we've installed 35 -40 CAROMA Caravelle 270 ADA two piece elongated. The city of FT. WORTH is giving them away complete with bolts& wax. No problems/ easy install. These are dual flush.

Song Dog · 01-29-2010, 09:02 PM

Viper and Avalanche.

In Christ,

Song Dog

pauliplumber · 01-29-2010, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Indiana Plumber

I just had a conversation with the other plumbers today about what we should be installing. The boss had sold a job of replacing 6 toilets and installing Cadet III, ADA at the local American Legion. If you add the other ones I've put in and I could say I've easily installed 12-15 in the last month. What I've noticed is that about 1 in 4 have some kind of problem. Most of the problems are cosmetic, some are function. Had on today that I will be replacing Monday, it has a leak in the trap, tank also had some problems that made me have to replace the fill valve, after I cleaned the burr of porcelain.

1. For me the Toto have the least problems, so are worth the money.
2. I would like to find a second option, because we are probably going to stop installing Am/stan.
3. Kohler is not an option, they are too hard to deal with, and not worth the hassle, maybe we'll look at Gerber

I've yet to have a problem with function, but I agree the porcelain quality is inconsistent.

I have yet to try a Gerber avalanche but have heard good things about them. I've put in a couple vipers and wasn't that impressed with the flush, but a decent toilet for the $. For some reason my plumbing supply stocks the vipers and not the avalanche.

Cal · 01-29-2010, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pauliplumber

I've yet to have a problem with function, but I agree the porcelain quality is inconsistent.

I have yet to try a Gerber avalanche but have heard good things about them. I've put in a couple vipers and wasn't that impressed with the flush, but a decent toilet for the $. For some reason my plumbing supply stocks the vipers and not the avalanche.

Really ??? The Viper has a great flush !! Wonder what is up with that ? If you get a chance ,,,, please try the Avalanche !! GREAT TOILET !

01-29-2010, 06:00 PM	#11
Indie AAAAAAAAHHHHH!!! Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,610 My Photos	Happy to see this thread I just had a conversation with the other plumbers today about what we should be installing. The boss had sold a job of replacing 6 toilets and installing Cadet III, ADA at the local American Legion. If you add the other ones I've put in and I could say I've easily installed 12-15 in the last month. What I've noticed is that about 1 in 4 have some kind of problem. Most of the problems are cosmetic, some are function. Had on today that I will be replacing Monday, it has a leak in the trap, tank also had some problems that made me have to replace the fill valve, after I cleaned the burr of porcelain. 1. For me the Toto have the least problems, so are worth the money. 2. I would like to find a second option, because we are probably going to stop installing Am/stan. 3. Kohler is not an option, they are too hard to deal with, and not worth the hassle, maybe we'll look at Gerber

01-29-2010, 06:42 PM	#13
RealLivePlumber Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 2,429 My Photos	Gerber Viper is a great WC For the money, you can't beat Vortens. Thier 17" High Rhodas flushes like a power flush!! Toto is a little overrated, IMO Kohler= Junk __________________ RealLivePlumber You can make it happen, you can watch it happen, or you can wonder wtf happened. Phil Harris 2009

01-29-2010, 07:51 PM	#14
Redwood jA-Rod dat u? Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 9,252 My Photos	My choice for install would be the Toto Drake II which I get in the mid 300 range... I'll install Am.Std. only if customer supplied you know the drill on the warranty... Been burned too many times by them... __________________ *"Fascism should rightly be called Corporatism, as it is the merger of corporate and government power."* ~Benito Mussolini~ Lloyd Blankfein for President 2012 - Save Money Cut Out The Middleman! 411 Plumb Appliance Stimulus Package

01-29-2010, 08:58 PM	#17
para1 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: D/FW, TEXAS Posts: 1,367 My Photos	TOTO DRAKE GERBER AVALANCHE ..... if I'm buying and flying. In the last two months we've installed 35 -40 CAROMA Caravelle 270 ADA two piece elongated. The city of FT. WORTH is giving them away complete with bolts& wax. No problems/ easy install. These are dual flush. __________________ www.paradiseplumbinganddrains.com ft. worth plumber . plumber dallas . keller plumber . plumber benbrook. plumber arlington

01-29-2010, 09:02 PM	#18
Song Dog LeMarr Plumbing, Inc. Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Carlinville, IL Posts: 771 My Photos	Viper and Avalanche. In Christ, Song Dog __________________ Don't Franchise! Teaching my kids to hunt and shoot-PRICELESS!

01-29-2010, 06:10 PM	#12
PLUMB TIME Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 628 My Photos	Kohler wellworth. Easy to come by and reasonable. My .02

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