New toilets with the built in overflow - Plumbing Zone

Phat Cat · 09-17-2009, 12:34 AM

Has anyone seen the new toilets with the built in overflow in the China in operation? Is it a good flush?

ROCKSTARPLUMBER · 09-17-2009, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by PlumbCrazy

Has anyone seen the new toilets with the built in overflow in the China in operation? Is it a good flush?

I dont see how that would affect the flush. Im sure, that the overflow is at the highest point in the bowl. RSP belives, that the overflow in the bowl, would not affect, nor interfer with the flush what so ever. Well, at least thats how i would build the damn things.

Phat Cat · 09-17-2009, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by ROCKSTARPLUMBER

I dont see how that would affect the flush. Im sure, that the overflow is at the highest point in the bowl. RSP belives, that the overflow in the bowl, would not affect, nor interfer with the flush what so ever. Well, at least thats how i would build the damn things.

I,m not suggesting the flush is different because of the overflow, just wanting to know if these toilets perform well overall. One of our suppliers is going to start stocking them.

TheMaster · 09-17-2009, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by PlumbCrazy

I,m not suggesting the flush is different because of the overflow, just wanting to know if these toilets perform well overall. One of our suppliers is going to start stocking them.

Tell them if they want you to sell some to your customers then they should GIVE you one to try out.

Phat Cat · 09-17-2009, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by TheMaster

Tell them if they want you to sell some to your customers then they should GIVE you one to try out.

Great idea TM! Definitely not selling them without track record or personal experience with them.

ROCKSTARPLUMBER · 09-17-2009, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by PlumbCrazy

I,m not suggesting the flush is different because of the overflow, just wanting to know if these toilets perform well overall. One of our suppliers is going to start stocking them.

Well then PC, go to your supply house, un box one of the bowls, take a seat on it, do your business, and then dump a bucket of water in there, and see how it does.

**Airgap** · 09-17-2009, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by PlumbCrazy

Has anyone seen the new toilets with the built in overflow in the China in operation? Is it a good flush?

Who's the manufacturer PC?

Phat Cat · 09-17-2009, 12:51 AM

The toilets are made by Penguin - two guys in construction invented it and are promoting it.

As far as I can tell, Penguin is having them manufactured.

http://www.penguintoilets.com/

tnoisaw · 09-17-2009, 12:53 AM

I just looked at the Penguin toilets at their web site. The problem I see is that unless you have only liquids the overflow holes will be easy to clog because the holes appear to be pretty small. Usualy when a toilet overflows it has solids in it too with TP which will plug the overflow holes.

Plumber Jim · 09-17-2009, 02:58 AM

I think if they just make a toilet that flushes well then they won't need to worry about it overflowing. I question how well it flushes seeing as how it wastes some water buy going straight down the secondary drain to keep it clean. Also giving that the secondary drain is so small it may clog over time from minerals and i see no way to clear it.

09-17-2009, 12:34 AM	#1
Phat Cat Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 5,106 My Photos	New toilets with the built in overflow Has anyone seen the new toilets with the built in overflow in the China in operation? Is it a good flush? __________________ All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing. – Edmund Burke

09-17-2009, 12:51 AM	#8
Phat Cat Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 5,106 My Photos	The toilets are made by Penguin - two guys in construction invented it and are promoting it. As far as I can tell, Penguin is having them manufactured. http://www.penguintoilets.com/ __________________ All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing. – Edmund Burke Last edited by Phat Cat; 09-17-2009 at 12:52 AM.. Reason: added website

09-17-2009, 12:53 AM	#9
tnoisaw Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 402 My Photos	I just looked at the Penguin toilets at their web site. The problem I see is that unless you have only liquids the overflow holes will be easy to clog because the holes appear to be pretty small. Usualy when a toilet overflows it has solids in it too with TP which will plug the overflow holes. __________________ Being a plumber is often like being the only one on your block that has a pickup. Last edited by tnoisaw; 09-17-2009 at 01:00 AM..

09-17-2009, 02:58 AM	#10
Plumber Jim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,803 My Photos	I think if they just make a toilet that flushes well then they won't need to worry about it overflowing. I question how well it flushes seeing as how it wastes some water buy going straight down the secondary drain to keep it clean. Also giving that the secondary drain is so small it may clog over time from minerals and i see no way to clear it. __________________ Broomfield Plumber , Denver Plumber , Boulder Plumber , Lafayette Plumber

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