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What is the Best Toilet Height ?

What is the Best Toilet Height ?

What is the best toilet height when doing new toilet installations in the Capital Region ?

 

We always get asked, at E.W. Tompkins Plumbing Heating Cooling, “what the best toilet height?

In general you want to be able to sit down and stand up with comfort.  You want to be able to have two feet on the floor when you are seated on the toilet.  So, the answer comes down to how tall you are, your physical needs and if you are getting up standing or transferring yourself into a wheelchair.

If you are tall then the 15-16 inches of a regular toilet will be uncomfortable.  You might want to look for a “ADA” or a “comfort height” unit.  They will range from 17-19 inches when you measure from the floor to the top of the new seat.

Remember that you have the option of a round or elongated toilet these days.  Elongated units are far more popular when we do toilet installations in the Albany, Troy, Schenectady areas.

Did you know that the seats have changed ?  When we do toilet installations we suggest the “quiet close” toilet seats because they do not make that slamming down noise.

If you are on the shorter side and are interested in a toilet installation in the Capital Region, you might regret purchasing the taller “comfort height”.

We suggest going to a bath showroom like Security Supply on Central Avenue in Albany and sit on a few units.  They have one of the nicest showrooms in the Capital Region.   Tell them you are working with E.W. Tompkins.

 Check out their video on this page!!!

If you are in a wheelchair and you transfer laterally on to the toilet, it is uaually best to stick with a toilet that has about the same height as your chair.

Adults – 17-19 inches

Kids tyically at ages 3/4 can use a 11-12 inch

Kids 5-8 – 12-15 inches

Children 9-15 – 15-18 inches

 

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A.O. Smith Tankless Water Heater Technology

A.O. Smith Tankless Water Heater Technology

A.O. SMITH TANKLESS WATER HEATERS IN THE CAPITAL REGION INSTALLED BY E.W. TOMPKINS PLUMBING HEATING COOLING

     

 

ProLine® XE Tankless

  When considering tankless water heater units in the Capital Region of New York, consider high efficiency tankless water heaters from innovative A.O. Smith.  No one comes close to matching their expertise.  The ProLine XE tankless units have high efficience ratings and great new desins.  The ProLine XE tankless heaters feature non condensing and condensing technology.  
  • All condensing models are ENERGY STAR® qualified
  • Ultra-Low NOx options are available
 

Contact E.W. Tompkins Plumbing Heating Cooling serving Saratoga, Rexford, Niskayuna, East Greenbush, Clifton Park, Slingerlands, Voorheesville and more in the Capital Region.  

     

Since 1921 we have been doing plumbing in the Capital Region. 518-462-6577

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Weil-McLain Boilers

Weil-McLain Boilers

E.W. Tompkins Plumbing Heating Cooling Installs Weil-McLain Boilers.

From single-family homes to large-scale apartment complexes, the Weil-McLain name is synonymous with warmth and comfort. Their energy-efficient, high-quality gas and oil-fired boilers can be designed to fit the tightest spaces, with boiler controls and zone controllers tailored to any size residential application.

E.W. Tompkins installs a variety of Weil-McLain boilers in the Capital Region.  

Call E.W. Tompkins Plumbing Heating Cooling for an estimate.  518-462-6577

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Toto Toilets In the Capital Region of NY

Toto Toilets In the Capital Region of NY

In the Capital Region, there are many families who love the TOTO brand of toilet.  The TOTO company seems to have always had the goal to improve the quality of people’s lives in the bathroom.  The company has always been great about innovations and their toilets are works of art.

Check them out at the nearest showroom and check how they flush.  Decide for yourself if the flush is something that you like.

The founder of this company was Kazuchika Okura, who started the company way back in 1912.  This was before most of Japan had sewage systems.  He saw products overseas and then returned to Japan to help create cleaner living spaces for all.

In 1917, Okura founded Toyo Toki K.K. (which became known as TOTO LTD.) Japan of course has a long history of creating art in pottery and porcelain.

Toto re-thought the gravity-flush toilet from the ground up. They designed a quiet, simple flush valve with a 3″ opening, redesigned the bowl and trapway geometry, and fully glazed the whole thing, inside and out, with a low friction, non-sticking glaze. The Drake was brilliant. Nothing else came close. They redefined what a gravity-flush toilet could be.

Other manufacturers eventually redesigned their bowls and incorporated similar features.

 

If you are looking to purchase and install a TOTO toilet, please give us a call.  We can suggest to you where to purchase one.  Call E.W. Tompkins Plumbing Heating Cooling at 518-462-6577

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Drinking Water Issues

Drinking Water Issues

Water and our air are the most important things to our life.  And we need to care for both.  Let’s take a look into issues you might have with your water.  Do these sound familiar ?

  Is my is Hard? We get hard water because of mineral buildup in our Captiol Region City or well water.  It is not always easy to see hard water but you can see its effects in your home.  You may see lots of soap scum and soap stains.  Have you ever seen white spots on your kitchen glasses ? Is there Lead in the Water? All over the Capital Region we have homes and institutions with lead pipes.  As a result, it gets into our tap water.  Older pipes have lead solder in them to join the copper to faucets and valves.  These days plumbers use lead free solder.  But older homes and buildings still have lead solder in the joined pipes. I have Dry Skin and Hair When one has hard water your pores are clogged and it leaves your skin dry and itchy.  Your hair will probably get damaged.  You will need to determine what type of water softener you need for your home. I Smell Chlorine  Water companies clean their water with a strong disinfectant called Chlorine.  Basically it is bleach.  It can leave an unpleasant taste in your water. My Laundry Seemms Hard and Sort of Stiff Magnesium and Calcium in your water makes your washed clothing stuff.  You can install a softener system which might make your water softer and you can start using less detergent products. Might I have Chromium-6? Folks have located a carcinogen called Chromium-6 in our water.  It is not suppose to be digested in large limits.  Some folks put a reverse osmosis system in to reduced how much is ingested.  I Smell a Rotton Eggs! If you have a rotten egg smell with either the cold or hot water, this is caused by sulfur and iron in your water. I have Lime Buildup and Soap Scum You may see lime build up and scum on your faucets and in your tub and sink you might start to see soap scum and the build up of lime.  It is caused by your hard water.  Sadly, it also can be damaging your plumbing and your fixtures.  We all spend a lot of money on faucets and other fixtures and meanwhile they are being damaged by this hard water. I See Rusty Stains in My toilet, the Sink, Tub and on My Clothing. So many people have rusty stains in their tubs, toilets and sinks.  There are solutions that will eliminate this problem.  It will help keep your white clothing white while doing laundry. I think I see Blue Stains Do you ever see a green or blue water coming out of your faucets ?   This is corrosion of the copper pipes in your home.  You can be putting in pretty fixtures and faucets but in the pipes the bad water is dissolving your pipes. I Taste a Salty Flavor Some areas have a high sulfate concentration and this adds a salty taste to your water.  There are solutions to removing this in your home. Spots on your glassware after coming straight out of the dishwasher You open the dishwasher and your freshly washed glasses have white spots all over them. Could I have Arsenic High arsenic levels can have a negative effect on your body.  Some arsenic occurs naturally in nature but some can be caused by farming. My Water Tastes Salty When your pH of the water is out of whack, you can get a bitterness in the water.  There is a way to remove this bad flavor. I Do Not Think Our Water is Clear Your water should be coming out white.  If you are getting a color, there is a problem.  Alkaline or Acidic issues. Some water is high and some is low.  Your water can be tested to see what the pH is like.     L
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