Tuesday, 24 January 2017

TOTO Washlet Back-flow Prevention Explained


TOTO receives the Good Green Award

Japanese bathroom supplier TOTO Ltd. received the internationally renowned Good Green Design Award for its products for the second time in a row. TOTO's toilets were recognized in the Clean & Green Technologies category. The company's automatic faucets won in the Water-saving & Generation Technologies category. Both products honour the long tradition of the company, founded in 1917 and based in Kitakyūshū, Japan. They unite design with sustainable technologies - fundamental prerequisites for the annual Good Green Design Award.

TOTO Ltd. introduced its first water-saving toilet in 1976 in response to Japan's increasing water consumption, which was driven by rapid economic growth. Many countries outside Japan have since set limits on the amount of water toilets can use. TOTO was one of the first countries to implement this now global trend. New technologies developed since then have continued to improve hygiene - like Tornado Flush, which creates a whirlpool effect to clean the toilet bowl, or the extremely smooth CeFiONtect glaze makes it difficult for dirt and bacteria to accumulate. Today, just 3.8 l of water is enough to clean these toilets efficiently. Thanks to these efforts, TOTO received the Good Green Design Award for the second time since 2015. 

This award was established in 2009 by Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design (USA) and the European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies (Ireland). It is considered the "green" daughter of the Good Design Award, founded in the 1950s by Eero Saarinen, Charles and Ray Eames, and Edgar Kaufmann Jr. It is one of the world's best-known and most influential design awards, similar in prominence to the iF Award and Red Dot Design Award.

Self-sufficient and environmentally friendly: automatic faucets
TOTO has manufactured automatic faucets since 1984. In addition to conserving water, what makes these faucets so special is that they are self-powered. A small integrated hydroelectric power unit transforms the energy created through the flow of water into electricity. A battery stores this electricity, and also powers the microsensor in the faucet's spout - a closed cycle that doesn't require any external energy source when used regularly.

Ref: http://gb.toto.com/
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Thursday, 24 March 2016

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Wednesday, 9 March 2016

Common misconceptions about shower toilet bidet seats


1. Bidet Seats are Difficult to Install - Many people are initially hesitant to buy a bidet seat because they believe it will require an extensive installation process. That couldn't be further from the truth. Many people think it is an entire toilet or even a separate standalone unit, not true! As long as you can take off your toilet seat and unscrew the existing toilet supply line, you're golden! Installation requires no additional plumbing work and can usually be done in less than 20 minutes. The most difficult part may be unscrewing the existing supply line, especially if your toilet is of the older variety, but don't fear, any neighborhood strong boy can get the job done! Bidet seats also feature a quick release which allows you to easily take it off to clean anytime.
2. Bidet Seats are a Permanent Installation - Another common issue that holds people back from purchasing a bidet is that they are renting or will be moving soon. Well since bidet seats are just fancier toilet seats, they can easily be uninstalled and re-installed at anytime. Making sure the old and new toilets are the same size (round/elongated) is the main issue with switching the toilet you have your bidet seat on. 
3. Bidet Seats Require an Electrical Outlet Next to the Toilet - While it is ideal to have a GFCI outlet within 4 ft of your toilet, there are other options if that is not the case for you. It is acceptable to use a heavy duty extension cord to the nearest GFCI outlet in your bathroom. If you plan on having your bidet seat for years and years, it would probably be better to have an electrician install a new GFCI outlet near your toilet, cost varies depending on the bathroom. 
4. Bidet Seats are Expensive - Five years ago this was a true statement, the cheapest bidet seat you could find was over £700. Price has since come down considerably while quality has only gotten better. The Dib Daewon J500 is our entry level electric bidet seat and is only £280, while the Coway BAS16 has all the features of a £600 bidet washlet, but only at £350,26! You can also get non-electric bidet seats which offer many of the same benefits without requiring electricity, they are only £99.
5. Bidet Seats will Increase your Utility Bills Significantly - While bidet seats do require electricity and water to operate, the cost will be covered (and then some) by the money you save by not buying as much toilet paper. It is estimated that bidet seats will only increase your electricity bill by £12 annually and you will save over £40/person on toilet paper in that same time. Bidet seats are also becoming more energy efficient every year and usually feature a convenient power save mode. One use of the bidet usually uses about 1/8th of a gallon of water, only a fraction of what a normal flush requires. We recommend tankless water heating bidets for maximum energy efficiency. 

Thursday, 15 October 2015

Maro D'Italia Washlets - What the future brings

shower toilet bidet seat maro d'italia di600

Maro D'Italia has been producing the latest bathroom technology for years. Most notable is their Maro D'Italia Di600 Washlet, which is exceptionally well made. Competing with Geberit, Grohe, Duravit and villeroy & Boch, it has the edge over price and quality-wise.
Maro D'Italia Di600 has an extremely low profile, is easy to use and requires no maintenance.
It is our best selling Washlet for years now, with the lowest defect rate of them all.
Contact us at Info@tooaleta.co.uk or call us toll free and our experienced customer service will help you answer any questions you may have.