Tankless toilets save even more water than low-flow toilets – Calgary Herald

Following the eco-efficient low-flow toilet comes the commode a la mode, the tankless toilet. A space-saving bathroom fixture that uses even less water than its two-button flush predecessor.

Unlike traditional toilets that rely on gravity to get the job done, tankless models have a valve that brings water from the supply line in at a higher pressure. This also means the bowl refills quickly between flushes. Used in commercial settings for decades, the modern esthetics and water-saving properties of tankless loos are now becoming popular in single and multi-family applications.

Homeowners flush with cash can also consider the aptly named performance toilet, a multi-functional privy that starts at the $1,000 mark. These high-tech toilets have heated seats, dryer and bidet functionality, complete with hands-free flushing. Some will even freshen the air.

Another innovation is the Sanicompact, by toilet maker Saniflo, which not only saves space and water, it also doesnt require a hole in the floor. No flange to leak, no bolts to rust, no concrete or tile floor to break. It requires a connection to existing plumbing and an electrical outlet, preferably a ground fault circuit interrupter plug.

An ideal solution for renovations, basement developments or anywhere a convenience is required, the tankless Sanicompact is a self-contained macerating toilet. Contents are liquefied and pumped to the nearest stack, sewer line or septic system, whether its above, below or horizontal to the toilets location, to a maximum distance of 25 feet.

Theyre easy to install and can save the average household as much as 52,000 litres of water a year. The Sanicompact is available at major home improvement stores in Canada.

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