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DIY & Home Improvement

Ocelot II

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6. Go with Kohler.

Reply to CTyankee (Original post)

Thu Apr 1, 2021, 01:43 PM

Apr 2021

I did some bathroom remodeling a few years ago and the plumber told me always to get Kohler toilets, and that American Standard toilets tend to leak although their other products are OK. You can get chair-height toilets, and there are models (round rather than long) that fit in small spaces.

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Can anyone recommend a good new toilet to replace our old one with constant problems? [View all] CTyankee Apr 2021 OP

Kohler. Had 4 installed in 1995 and only had to replace one flapper in 25 years. sinkingfeeling Apr 2021 #1

I second that. piddyprints Apr 2021 #5

Toto leftieNanner Apr 2021 #2

I'd suggest almost any modern toilet. PoindexterOglethorpe Apr 2021 #3

We have an appartus that has a seat and just fits over the toilet. It is super lightweight so it can CTyankee Apr 2021 #4

I'd say bring that apparatus along with you when you look at toilets PoindexterOglethorpe Apr 2021 #7

Go with Kohler. Ocelot II Apr 2021 #6

thank you! CTyankee Apr 2021 #9

if you cant change the flapper and handle then you must be using a plumber/contractor for the job Kali Apr 2021 #8

Our best friend is a retired plumber. So we're in good hands here! CTyankee Apr 2021 #10