|
|
|
|
| Author |
|
|
canna change law physics
|
Toilet seats
We've had the discussion on which toilet. Now we need a discussion on "where the rubber meets the road".
Mrs. Beard is complaining that the toilet seat in the guest bathroom has a chip and that the one in the master needs replacing. She picked up 2 from Bed Bath and Beyond. As I went to install, one was already dented on the seat and the other had a chunk missing from the lid! Stupid particle board... I considered making 1 good out of 2 bad ones... Home Depot has a selection and I've, god forbid, read the reviews on toilet seats. I'm not really interested in a plastic one, unless it is as thick and substantial as the wood ones. Looking for one that will not mar easily from often cleaning! I guess I'd prefer one NOT made from particle board, as I expect they won't last. Kohler has one, called "Stone Wood" that is supposed to be extra compressed, heavy duty wood. If the attachment system is the same as the Kohler units Mrs. Beard picked up, I may pass. The ones being replaced are "Bemis" which is the cheaper brand from Home Depot. I'm pretty sure I replaced these two in the past 14 years. Not a memorable experience... Slow close: Sounds good, but as was noted by one reviewer, they can also be "slow open". The seat has to be held in place for a second for it to stay up. I know this isn't an issue for the girls... Are there higher end, heavy duty, plastic ones? Are there higher end wood ones? Will the one star monster plague this thread?
__________________
James The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the engineer adjusts the sails.- William Arthur Ward (1921-1994) Red-beard for President, 2020 Last edited by red-beard; 02-25-2018 at 06:29 AM.. |
||
02-25-2018, 06:27 AM
|
|
|
Registered
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: outta here
Posts: 53,136
|
I've had four Kohler toilets for the last 20 years and only replaced one seat. It was plastic and it cracked because I accidentally dropped it. The other three look as good as the day they were new.
The replacement that I bought came from Kohler, it is also plastic. It's the slow open, slow close model. It took one use to get used to that. No big deal. It's the quick release version, so it removes for cleaning in a couple seconds. I happen to like that feature. I do not shop for toilet seats at big box stores... My opinion, I will send you the bill later... I gave you five stars, mostly to make tabs jealous. Last edited by javadog; 02-25-2018 at 06:41 AM.. |
||
|
02-25-2018, 06:39 AM
|
|
|
weekend wOrrier
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 6,241
|
The "slow open" feature concerns me.
|
||
|
02-25-2018, 06:48 AM
|
|
|
Registered
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: outta here
Posts: 53,136
|
It doesn't really open slow, I just have to hold it in the open position for a half a second for it to stay open...
And, that's when it's brand new. Once it's broken in, which doesn't take long, that's not even necessary. |
||
|
02-25-2018, 07:13 AM
|
|
|
canna change law physics
|
I went with the "Stone Wood". Whatever coating they used for the wood, it seems to be much more substantial. The attachment was EXACTLY the same hardware as the Bemis. Exactly.
I checked the Kholer website as well, but didn't find anything else. There did appear to be a duplicate to the "Stonewood" with a slightly different name. Probably done so that one big box store doesn't carry the same model, like mattresses. At least I have a good topic for dinner tonight...
__________________
James The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the engineer adjusts the sails.- William Arthur Ward (1921-1994) Red-beard for President, 2020 |
||
|
02-25-2018, 08:20 AM
|
|
|
Registered
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Houston TX
Posts: 8,704
|
'Nuff said.
__________________
Mike Bradshaw 1980 911SC sunroof coupe, silver/black Putting the sick back into sycophant! |
||
|
02-25-2018, 08:24 AM
|
|
|
|
Registered
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Houston TX
Posts: 8,704
|
MY grandmother had the fuzzy cover for the *top* part, but even she wasn't cool enough to have a fuzzy cover for the *bottom* part...
 That thing makes my skin crawl, there is no washing machine out there that will get that clean...
__________________
Mike Bradshaw 1980 911SC sunroof coupe, silver/black Putting the sick back into sycophant! |
||
|
02-25-2018, 08:27 AM
|
|
|
Platinum Member
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Leave the gun. Take the cannoli.
Posts: 20,954
|
Pazuzu - Excellent, I'm stealing the pic to post on facebook.
But where are the harnesses? Necessary for a severe bout of food poisoning, and colonoscopy prep.
__________________
The truth is that while those on the left - particularly the far left - claim to be tolerant and welcoming of diversity, in reality many are quite intolerant of anyone not embracing their radical views. - Charlie Kirk |
||
|
02-25-2018, 08:45 AM
|
|
|
Get off my lawn!
|
Back in my dating days I always knew for sure a chick was truly single when you go to "borrow" the bathroom and there is the thick knitted cover on the tank, and the lid. It simply will not sty up, much less the seat with it. One must be talented to hold the led and seat up the entire time of relieving oneself, with one hand.
I have been to a rich friends house with my wife. She mentioned the seat was heated. Now that is high living!
__________________
Glen 49 Year member of the Porsche Club of America 1985 911 Carrera; 2017 Macan 1986 El Camino with Fuel Injected 350 Crate Engine My Motto: I will never be too old to have a happy childhood! |
||
|
02-25-2018, 09:18 AM
|
|
|
canna change law physics
|
Quote:
__________________
James The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the engineer adjusts the sails.- William Arthur Ward (1921-1994) Red-beard for President, 2020 |
||
|
02-25-2018, 11:16 AM
|
|
|
Registered
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: So. Cal.
Posts: 11,239
|
 Came across one of these(Toto) in a fine hotel in Maui. Wife fell IN LOVE. I thought it was the weirdest thing in the world, until I tried it...
__________________
David 1972 911T/S MFI Survivor |
||
|
02-25-2018, 06:03 PM
|
|
|
Registered
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Charlottesville Va
Posts: 5,770
|
^+1. Also made by a company called Brondell. We have two. Heated seats, slow drop, and all of the features of a bidet. Pretty darn cool.
__________________
Greg Lepore 85 Targa 05 Ducati 749s (wrecked, stupidly) 2000 K1200rs (gone, due to above) 05 ST3s (unfinished business) |
||
|
02-26-2018, 05:50 AM
|
|
|
|
Registered
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: outta here
Posts: 53,136
|
My dogs treat any toilet as a water bowl. I can't imagine what they'd do with a fancy toilet that would give them the option of a water fountain, too.
JR |
||
|
02-26-2018, 06:02 AM
|
|
|
Registered
|
Quote:
mine will be remote controlled. 
__________________
poof! gone |
||
|
02-26-2018, 09:26 AM
|
|
|
Registered
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: outta here
Posts: 53,136
|
Remote control? Oh, baby. Let the games begin...
The next time you have guests over for dinner, let your inner teenager run amok. |
||
|
02-26-2018, 10:13 AM
|
|
|
Platinum Member
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Leave the gun. Take the cannoli.
Posts: 20,954
|
Is there an iPhone app for that?
__________________
The truth is that while those on the left - particularly the far left - claim to be tolerant and welcoming of diversity, in reality many are quite intolerant of anyone not embracing their radical views. - Charlie Kirk |
||
|
02-26-2018, 10:57 AM
|
|
|
Registered
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: west michigan
Posts: 26,603
|
Quote:
|
||
|
02-26-2018, 11:04 AM
|
|
|
Registered
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: So. Cal.
Posts: 11,239
|
You can set water temp, motion sensing night light, times per day to preheat seat, etc etc.......
__________________
David 1972 911T/S MFI Survivor |
||
|
02-26-2018, 01:56 PM
|
|
|
Driver
|
Quote:
__________________
1987 Venetian Blue (looks like grey) 930 Coupe 1990 Black 964 C2 Targa |
||
|
02-26-2018, 05:58 PM
|
|
|
Registered
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: LEEDS ,UK
Posts: 2,169
|
This motion sensing night light, does it flash a warning light outside whenever it senses one has had a motion, or does the toilet shout out SUCCESS.
__________________
1986 924S bought new. Now used for AutoX and street. Chipped, throttle cam, highflow filter in original airbox/snorkel, 14mm rear sway Hyundai Ioniq hybrid daily driver Vindicator Vulcan V8 spyder, street legal sports racing car (300hp,1400 lbs kerb weight) used for sprints on circuits, and hillclimbs |
||
|
03-01-2018, 01:58 AM
|
|
1970/1982 Porsche 914-6/911SC 2.7 RS
Carrera
Ducati
1987 Porsche 930 3.3T
