TOTO Drake Two-Piece Elongated 1.6 GPF TORNADO FLUSH Toilet with CEFIONTECT, Cotton White - CST776CSG#01

Shopping for a new toilet is one of the most challenging things you can do for your home. You have a primary expectation: Successful flushes in all usual circumstances with one flush. But you ultimately have no way to tell if a new toilet will perform in it's hoped-for fashion until it's installed, and then it's really too late to change your mind. You can't simply return it like an ill-fitting garment or a defective device.I searched on and off for weeks and weeks for a new toilet to replace an old cracked one. There are so many variations and claims that it's hard to sort through and know what to believe or expect.I settled on a 1.6 gallon flush because I feared that less water would not perform to expectations. I then relied on reviews, both good and bad, and tried to draw consensus conclusions. But then I had to find a product that could be delivered to my area, and that added additional challenges.I settled on this standard-height Toto product. So far, it has performed admirably. Flushes are short, but powerful and thorough. The short flush still gives me concerns, but that's a result more of habit.This is not described or designed as a "dual flush" unit, but you do kind of have that option. A quick activation of the lever is actually adequate for all flushes (so far), but if you feel comfortable with a longer and stronger flush, just hold the lever down a second or two longer.The bowl is described as having a non-stick coating of some sort, and so far (it's been several months) performs as advertised.Toto advises against using chlorine bowl cleaners and says that soft bristle brushes should be used with gentle swipes of the bowl.Keeping the bowl clean of mildew has also been a concern. I have long used chlorine tablets (I hate blue water cleaners), and they have performed admirably, but I've had to get used to periodic changes of the flapper and become inured to watching the tank bolt heads corrode. Given the caveats by the manufacturer against chlorine tabs, and the atypical flush/flapper design, I didn't want to invite early parts replacement challenges, so I looked for an alternative.I’m hoping that the warning against using chlorine bowl cleaners is more of a legal CYA than an actual warning, but be advised.For the new toilet, I went with the Fluidmaster 8300 Flush 'n Sparkle Automatic Toilet Bowl Cleaning System with Bleach Cartridge. (That system has a “blue water” septic-safe option.) When properly installed (pay attention to the water going into the fill-tube and not the tank), it has the advantage of sending chlorinated water directly to the bowl while totally bypassing the water in the tank. Again, so far, this has worked extremely well. The only drawback so far is knowing when the cartridge must be replaced. With a tab, you just lift the tank lid and look. The Fluidmaster must be removed (a simple twist) to be examined. That’s not necessarily a big deal (I haven’t tried it yet), but I can see it being an annoyance. The Fluidmaster claim is 90 days of typical use as they define it.An alternative I'm looking at for other toilets in the house for using up my current supply of chlorine tablets is Kaboom Scrub Free! Toilet Bowl Cleaner System, which works with a similar logic to the Fluidmaster, again bypassing the tank water. (This system also has a “blue water” septic-safe option.) It uses what appears to be a smaller tablet than the ones I’ve been using, but I think that can be adapted by quartering the current tabs.I hope that this review has been helpful and that it eases your purchasing choices.

I ordered two of these toilets. One came perfect. The other came busted because Amazon used UPS for shipping. For me UPS usually breaks 50% of the stuff I have shipped. As for the toilet, I think it's wonderful. It comes with everything you need for installation except for the wax ring and the toilet seat. But it's very well-made and I like the hurricane effect when you flush it. Amazon replaced the broken one, and now I have two of them installed. I would buy this one again as long as it's not shipped UPS. If you buy the extra help and delivery to inside your house, Amazon will deliver it themselves. Then you have a much better chance of it being in perfect shape and not cracked.

Every time anything other than liquid is flushed (yes, I mean human waste and a small amount of toilet paper) be prepared to use a plunger. Have gotten to the point that the plunger should be decorated as it stays in the bathroom. To say we hate this product is being nice.

In a world where everything is junk and nothing works right, this toilet is a wonderful exception to the norm. The water swirls in the bowl reminiscent of old toilets which actually used to flush things away. Things go down with the Toto. Things don't stick to the bowl either. One flush and everything is down the drain. Gone are the days of jiggling the lever or having to open the tank to keep adjusting things. I wish Toto made vehicles, appliances, and everything else in life that is now complete junk from the get go. This is one of the few purchases I've made in the last 5 years that has not broken or given me trouble. I bought standard height which is great because I'm 5 ft tall and hate not being able to touch the floor with ADA toilets. I can plant my feet flat footed on the floor with standard height. And if space is an issue, this toilet isn't near as long as other elongated bowl toilets. It takes up roughly the space of a round bowl toilet made by other brands. It's very easy to clean and the white is bright. Get the Toto seat made to fit this toilet when you buy. The seats are as good as the toilets themselves. This toilet is also easy to install and arrived in 2 separate boxes so it was easier for me to drag into the bathroom. I installed this toilet myself in under 20 minutes. Remember to replace the shut off valve and save yourself some hassle down the road.

I ordered Toto toilet because I used this type of toilet for many years. But from start I was disappointed because the toilet bowl came broken. It seems that protection package was good. The second part of order - toilet tank came with the same type of protection package and was in good condition. Anyway, Amazon was great with respond and send me new set on the next day. Also, on the next the damaged item was picked up by Amazon. After installation, which was strait forwards, the toilet set worked perfectly. So, I could say that Toto toilet design is very good, but it looks like it is a risk with safe delivery.

I love my new Toto. I bought this by reputation but was a little nervous because I read reviews that said the product shipped was damaged. My experience of purchasing from Amazon was that the toilet came well packaged and unbroken. I purchased the bundle with the soft close seat and the better than wax seal. These items came with all of the hardware necessary to install the toilet so no additional purchases of hardware are needed. I did not know so I ordered the recommended "also purchased" items.