We all want to find ways to be more environmentally friendly in our homes and there are lots of ways this can be done. What about the home’s toilets for example? Could you switch to pressure-assisted toilets? Let’s look at some of the ways pressure-assisted toilets differ from the traditional gravity design.
You should not worry that a pressure-assist toilet will change the appearance of your bathrooms because from the outside they look very much like any other standard toilet. Inside, however, they work very differently. An air-filled pressure container is fitted to the inside of the ceramic tank, when the toilet is flushed, compressed air forces water into the toilet bowl at a much more powerful rate than gravity alone can achieve. This results in far fewer blockages in the system plus, the fact that they use a lot less water makes them much more environmentally friendly.
In new construction housing pressure-assist toilets are commonly installed but, can they also be used in older houses? Yes, they can and there may be several benefits to doing so. Very often you will experience blockages in old pipework but, the power of the flush in a power assist toilet helps to push waste through the pipes and prevent clogs. The design of the tank also means that you do not have condensation problems in humid conditions.
So, while it is true that pressure-assisted toilets have a lot of advantages, it’s good to be aware of the possible disadvantages as well. For example, although they need a lot less maintenance than a traditional toilet, they do cost more money. You will also notice that the flush is a lot louder. Pressure assist toilets need about 20 to 30 PSI of pressure to operate so they are not a good option in houses with low water pressure.
