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April 24, 2008
Moving a Toilet Drain Is a Lot of Trouble
Q: Hello Ed. I recently saw you at a building show and you were talking about water conservation and replacing older toilets to save a lot of water. You made a great speech and I have decided to change my old toilet. My question is that since I'm removing my old toilet, does it make sense to move my toilet drain a few feet as well? I always wanted my toilet moved over a bit from the side wall. Thanks! Rodger (Georgia)
A: Rodger, I'm thrilled you liked my speech and that you are going to get rid of your old water guzzling toilet for a new HET (High Efficiency Toilet) that can save thousands of gallons of water a year!
Anyone else looking for a new toilet, I recommend getting an HET that carries the EPA "Water Sense" label. The Water Sense label means that the toilet tests at the high end of the flushing power chart and flushes with 1.3 gallons of water per flush or less. That's what you call power and performance!
Anyway, I digress. Rodger, while changing a toilet is usually not a big deal, moving a toilet drain line usually is a big deal. My advice is to leave the toilet drain where it is and simply swap your old toilet for the new HET with the "Water Sense" label. Now, that makes a lot of sense!
Ed Del Grande, the author of Ed Del Grande's House Call, was born and raised in a family-owned plumbing business. With more than 25 years of experience in every aspect of construction, he holds current Master licenses in pipefitting, fire protection and plumbing. If you have a question for Ed, send him an e-mail at eddelgrande@hgtvpro.com.Posted by Ed Del Grande at April 24, 2008 11:38 AM
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