Why Commercial Plumbing May Not Be Best for Residential Bathrooms
Many homeowners consider installing commercial toilets inside their homes. Commercial toilets require less cleaning, take up less space, and change maintenance expectations. However, these toilet systems may not be the best fit for residential homes.
The foundations of residential and commercial properties are vastly different, which means that underground plumbing systems need to be different to meet the needs of the property.
Commercial-grade toilets can be noisy and have other issues, making these systems less than ideal for residential homes. Read on to find out why installing a commercial toilet in your home may lead you to more toilet repairs than most people imagine.
Commercial vs Residential Toilets
Although the basic purpose of both commercial toilets and residential toilets is the same, there are many differences between their functionality. Commercial toilets are designed to be much more durable than their residential counterparts. They are designed with stronger flushing systems because the pipes that service commercial properties are generally bigger than residential plumbing.
Commercial facilities can also be fitted with hands-free flush technology and water conservation options. Residential toilets, in contrast, are considered low-tech but reliable. They use a tank of water to help flush waste out of the bowl, and they can be used with smaller-diameter pipes.
How Are the Plumbing Systems Different?
Commercial properties like shopping malls and big stores produce a much larger quantity of sewer waste than a residential home. Because of this, they have bigger pipes, higher water pressure, and sometimes sewage treatment facilities on site.A home’s pipe network is only designed to connect to a handful of toilets and is directed to the larger city-operated sewer system. Commercial properties, however, are designed to connect to hundreds of toilets and must, therefore, have large enough pipes and strong enough water pressure to address this.
A smaller pipe and less infrastructure in your home could prevent you from using your toilet properly. While you may be looking for that extra power and water flow, when a commercial toilet is installed with your home’s system, it will likely struggle to flush properly and could lead to other concerns like constant clogs and low water pressure.
Residential Tankless Toilets
Residential tankless toilets can be a convenient alternative to commercial-grade toilets for your home. They are designed to work with smaller pipe systems. Their lack of a tank can be viewed as more aesthetically pleasing and can take up less space. Because they don’t have a tank, residential tankless toilets are usually connected to a pump to allow them to properly flush.
In addition, some advanced tankless toilets allow you to change the amount of water that is used for the flush, saving water and money. Interested in tankless toilets for your home? Talk to your local plumbing professional today to find out which options are best for you.
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