MilkyWhy wrote:
My mom is up in her 70s and with age constipation as the digestive tract
dries out a bit. I want to put in a taller toilet bowl, so that she sits
up
higher, that it will assist in crapping process.

I would like to get one that flushes a full 5 gallons and that is
handicapped heighth. What am I looking for, 18 inches? Will I have to buy
this used or do they make decent toilets any longer?

I suggest looking at the American Standard Cadet line. They have
several that will do what you want and they are one of the best respected.

http://www.americanstandard-us.com/P...sp?prodID=1592

Is one example.

In the US you will not find 5 gallon flush toilets, but the good news is
you don't need to. Today there is no need to put up with poor flushing just
because the toilet only uses 1.6 gallons. Well designed and made models
don't cause problems. Cheap poorly designed and even expensive good looking
expensive, poorly designed models are available and are what you will find
in most new homes and often what you find in most DIY stores.

Fully glazed 2 inch or larger traps and other proper designs eliminate
the problems.

You will find several higher seat models. (note toilets don't specify
seat height they specify rim height. The 15½" rim height will give you
close to the 18" seat height you are looking for.

Another solution (not one I would choose) would be to mount the toilet
on a raised platform.

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Joseph E. Meehan

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