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Where are "vintage" toilets still sold? I don't want (or need) the ultra-low-flush low-flow variety available at Home Depot. (I didn't want double-paned windows, either, but that's what "the standards" have imposed...)
Best guess is: visit the ReStore often, watch Craigslist, cruise garage sales ... and hope for something being discarded from a remodel that I can clean up and replace gaskets etc as needed...?
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If they don't meet the codes Home Depot won't sell them.
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Depot does sell replacement parts for things which no longer meet code.
Depot also sells things which the general public isn't legally allowed to install.
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The "low flow" style,toilet has been in the Codes for so long, the manufacturers no longer make them. Best bet is scout for a "remodel" version.
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Mine is the Kohler blue, ( with matching sink and tub ), bought from HPM ( Haoles Pay More ) in the early 80's, and I changed all my remodeling plans just to keep it. Good luck in your hunt.
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Why do you want one of the old ones? I don't see any advantage there. Newer ones flush way better and use less water. Unless you're short, the so called handicapped models?-not sure about the proper terminology- now available sit in a higher, more comfortable position.
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I don't need to use less water per flush, but I need the flow restrictor even less.