dragonnite 2 Report post Posted July 18, 2012 Ok, this is probably a stupid question but how do I go about selecting which brand of toilet bowl to go with ?Frankly, I saw 2 types : either the classic oval type or the squarish type, with the visible WC. I get it about the different models having different discharge distances (some fixed, some adjustable) but ...Is one toilet bowl brand better than another ?? As long as it doesn't break under me (or my guests), it should be alright ? And I saw price ranges from $200+ upwards - so what is a reasonable price to pay for a middle-of-the-road type ?Thx 4 any help ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yoongf 11 Report post Posted July 18, 2012 Let your bum, or the bum of the person who spends most time on it, do the talking. Some seats are so narrow, not much support. Some Seats... too short.. the guy.. sitting down.. that thing.. hangs outside of the seat.There are normal height ones, or those hotel type lower ones.Flushing.. some got siphonic action.. sort of vacuums the stuff down the drain.Some are 2 piece. some are one piece.The ceramic bowl dun give problems, it's the mechanism that usually fails first. Do your assessment based on the branded ones first, like TOTO, DURAVIT, from then on venture to the cheaper brands. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JasonTan72 0 Report post Posted July 23, 2012 Hi,I just bought my toilet bowl from Hoe Kee recently. After much shopping around across different shops, I understand that basically toilet bowl differs mainly in the following:a) Single piece or two piece (having the Tank & the base in 2 separate unit) b) Design - there is the squarish type, oval etc. this really depends on your preference.c) Water consumption - different brand uses different amount of water each time you flush. This is important to me as water bills add up significantly in the long run. d) Flushing type, eg. flush down, spiral flush etc. something new to me too!e) Different models has specific measurements that is suitable to fit onto your sewage hole. Make sure that the model you like has the right measurement for fitting. I went ahead with the one i saw at Hoe Kee Genting Road, Single piece & has this unique flushing system where the water flush in a circular movement which will clean the entire bowl thoroughly. Checked their website, they call it "spiral flush". Most importantly, they only use 3.5L per full flush! I saw other models at other shops where they were using in the range of 4-4.5L per full flush. In the long run, these water bills will surely adds up especially if it is a common toilet. After comparing prices here & there, their prices seems v reasonable, perhaps due to the promotion which i took advantage of. You can view their toilet bowl on their website:http://www.hoekee.com/bathroom/bidet-spray/roz2012-05-26-07-37-24126705173.htmlWill try to post photos once mine is delivered & installed in about 2 months time.Happy Shopping! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
filtergure 0 Report post Posted July 23, 2012 great information...thanks JasonTan72 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragonnite 2 Report post Posted July 24, 2012 wow, thanks a lot, jason ! looking forward to see your pix... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
perryteo 0 Report post Posted July 24, 2012 Hi JasonTan72, Thanks for sharing. About how much should i set aside for toilet bowls? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
