A Simple Guide to Commercial Toilets
Commercial toilets differ from residential toilets.
Commercial toilets differ from residential toilets. These factors include size, shape, materials, mounting style, and flushing systems. In addition, commercial toilets should be sturdy, reliable, and durable to withstand years of heavy use. Whether it is a restaurant, mall, office, school, hospital, theater, public restrooms, or other commercial and industrial buildings, choosing suitable commercial toilets is essential for aesthetic and functional purposes.
Commercial toilets usually come without a holding tank and have a water pipeline to get the water for flushing. Therefore, the selected commercial toilet system should be water-efficient to save water and money and reduce the environmental impact. When buying a toilet for a commercial facility, several things need consideration, including the type of bowl and flush valves.
Type of bowl
Facility managers can opt for round or elongated bowls based on space availability. While elongated bowls offer more comfort, the building code may have specifications regarding the space between the wall and toilet and sanitary fixtures. For example, a round bowl suits buildings with small bathrooms. Another decision is to opt for floor or wall-mounted toilets.
Flush valves
Manual, automatic, and concealed flush valves are the standard flush valve options available. Manual flush valves have a handle or a push button for the flushing operation. Automatic flush valves come with a proximity sensor that initiates the flushing action after a person moves away from the fixture. Concealed flush valves have an external sensor to indicate when a person moves away from the fixture. They are used for bathrooms with hidden plumbing.
WaterSense label
With limited rainfall and the prevalence of drought in several parts of the United States, the need for low-flow fixtures is more pressing now than ever. The Water Sense program by the EPA concentrates on water conservation. The program has established efficiency and conservation standards for plumbing fixtures. Toilets and other plumbing fixtures earn the WaterSense labels if they meet the EPA water conservation criteria. A toilet with a WaterSense label is highly effective, significantly reduces water use, offers excellent savings, and is equipped with the latest technology to achieve water efficiency.
Why opt for a flushometer valve toilet?
Flushometer valve toilets are found in commercial and industrial facilities. Flushometer is a commercial flush valve and is more efficient than standard valves found in toilets and can help save gallons of water. Lever, button, dual-flush, or motion sensors are the activation mechanisms used for flushometers.
Old toilets are inefficient and have high flush volumes. Switching to flushometer toilets can lower water usage to a great extent. A WaterSense-labeled flushometer valve toilet is a high-performing option for the commercial facility. A commercial building with an occupancy of 1000 people can save millions of gallons of water and thousands of dollars every year.
Choose the best toilets
The choice of commercial toilets will impact the accessibility, hygiene, health, and well-being of the users. Replacing the old and inefficient toilets with flushometer valve toilets is a worthy investment for all commercial facilities. Their high performance and water efficiency will help homeowners save money with each flush. Contact a local commercial plumber for more information on installing a flushometer valve toilet.
Simba Plumbing offers residential and commercial plumbing services to Phoenix and surrounding areas. We are family-owned, meticulous and provide affordable, transparent pricing. Call us at 602-962-3537.
