What is a Flapperless toilet you ask? Niagara Water Conservation makes a toilet that has a rather unconventional fill and flush system. Conventional toilets have some form of a flapper, or stopper, covering the hole in the tank. The trip lever, or handle, lifts the flapper to allow the water into the bowl and rim for the flush. Flappers, flapper chains and levers are all items that are frequently replaced during toilet service calls.
The Flapperless toilet features tip bucket technology. The fill valve fills the bucket and the handle tips the bucket to start the flush. The flush is good, plus you benefit from a no-sweat tank. The maintenance-free flush system should give you peace of mind if you are used to repairs due to aggressive water or inferior products. This product comes in a round or elongated 1.28 GPF (gallons per flush) or 1.6 GPF.
In our “real world testing” at the C.J. Erickson Working Showroom, we have found that the 1.6 GPF model does a better job than the 1.28 GPF version. The extra water seems to help clear the bowl of solid wastes more consistently than the 1.28 GPF model. This technology would benefit large hotel/motel buildings that have experienced flapper or fill valve problems in the past.
If you want to try the Niagara Flapperless toilet, come on in to the C.J. Erickson Plumbing “Showroom that Works” located at 121st and Cicero Avenue in Alsip. The plumbing showroom is a fully-functional and environmentally friendly, featuring a wide variety of plumbing fixtures to try before you buy. Shop the latest brands and styles and get the help you need from experienced C.J. Erickson plumbers who will stand behind their work.
Seems like an interesting solution for large buildings that have to constantly replace broken flappers. The extra water is a definite boon for hotels/motels with a lot of guests using the same bathroom.