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   BarryE | Jul 16, 2009 10:56pm | #1

   put one in client's house bout 2 yrs ago. They have 3 young kids. Last I talked to them they'd do it again

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   brucet9 | Jul 17, 2009 05:20am | #2

   What advantage(s) would there be to wall mount?BruceT

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   oldbeachbum | Jul 17, 2009 10:47am | #4

   Easier to clean around and under,   easier for flooring install,   plus I don't think it extends as far into the room 

   I'm not flippin' you off.........just counting cubits

   Your standard of living will eventually diminish to your standard of buying.  Think about it.

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   BarryE | Jul 17, 2009 04:58pm | #7

   pretty much what the bum saidcleaner look, easier to clean. the water tank is in the wallHere are 2 pics of the one I did:

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   TomW | Jul 17, 2009 05:36pm | #9

   How do you service the tank after install. Replacing gaskets, floats etc??

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   JohnD1 | Jul 17, 2009 05:57pm | #10

   On mine the tank is outside the wall, just like any standard toilet.  The only difference is that the unit attaches to a carrier that you fasten to the wall.

   That said, I have seen units where the tank is buried in the wall.  It is intended for really cramped spaces.   I saw them in a plumbing shop window in Hammerfest, but never in actual service.  I would guess that these must be installed with some sort of access plate.

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   BarryE | Jul 17, 2009 06:30pm | #11

   Guess we'll find out. :)there is an access panel on most of the hidden tank types

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   brucet9 | Jul 18, 2009 08:23pm | #16

   Where's the access to repair? BruceT

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   Gene_Davis | Jul 18, 2009 08:34pm | #17

   Access to repair?  I wondered about that, also.  Looks as if the tank is in the wall.

   There may be more to it than meets the eye, and that the "tank" is quite different than the gravity tank in a standard toilet.  The gravity tank has plenty inside that needs access.  Maybe that buried wall tank is something else entirely.

   I'm sure if you download installation instructions for one of these your questions will be answered. 

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   BarryE | Jul 18, 2009 11:15pm | #21

   That's why I qualified my statement with most. :)Usually you could put them on a back wall but this backs up to a chase. I suppose we could have made a access in the marble. The architect decided we did not need one I think most of the work that needs done on this can be done through the controls, which is an access panel, or taking the toilet off of the wall.we'll see what happensThis toilet is a Duravit darling with a geberit frame. I believe they can be had for under 300 bucks to whoever mentioned price. Another advantage I remembered is that the height can be adjusted from 15" to I believe 19"here is a pic of the frame:

   
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   brucet9 | Jul 19, 2009 03:34am | #22

   As Gene suggested, I looked at the Geverit website and saw the exploded view diagram where it looks like all mechanical parts, including angle stop, flush valve and fill valve are accessible through the cover for the flush control buttons.It's a neat looking installation, but, with no visible tank, where would my DW put her little tissue dispenser?BruceT

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   harryv | Jul 17, 2009 07:03am | #3

   The project I'm currently on has two Geberits being installed. This is my first experience with them. Pretty straightforward to rough in. Home is being plumbed with PEX which seems to make the supply line a little tricky, but nothing a competent plumber can't handle. Wall stud spacing is different for the bracket. Needs to be in a 2 X 6 wall. I think they're kinda cool, I'd consider one in my home if I was remodeling. Not cheap though, IMO.

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   plumbbill | Jul 17, 2009 01:59pm | #5

   Pros: As OBB said, easier to clean around & flooring install et al.

   Cons: Need thicker wall, bigger pain to fix when something breaks, limited accessibility to repair parts (not something the big box stores usually stock).

    

    

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   Henrik13 | Jul 17, 2009 02:32pm | #6

   Thanks for the input.

   I think I'm gonna go for it

   Henrik

    

    

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   JohnD1 | Jul 17, 2009 05:00pm | #8

   I did it years ago and don't regret it.  My toilet looks just like a regular one, tank and all.

   I was a little suspicious of the sturdiness of the wall, 2x6.  At that time I had access to a junk yard, and got some 5-inch channel and some 4x4 heavy angle stock.  I bolted the steel to the stud, and mounted the studs to the floor and ceiling using the angle stock and 1/2" bolts or lag screws as needed.

   THEN I mounted the carrier to the wall and mounted the toilet.  It works fine and has worked for many years.

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   Henrik13 | Jul 17, 2009 07:17pm | #12

   Thanks for tip

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   Pelipeth | Jul 18, 2009 02:55am | #13

   Not used to seeing them except in commerical applications, therefore
   I personally don't like the look. Can't see them in a Victorian.

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   Dreamcatcher | Jul 18, 2009 03:31pm | #14

   How much do those Geberit toilet systems cost?

   I did a quick search and it looks as if they are between $700 and $1700 per toilet!

   If so, I would consider that a big con.

   FWIW, I have dumped in $60 toilets and in $900 toilets, but they all seem to work the same to me. While I do like the wall mount style, I don't think I could justify the cost.

   BTW: check out this "throne"

   http://www.herbeau.com/Products.aspx?Item=5501

   DC

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   gusfhb | Jul 18, 2009 05:00pm | #15

   I am considering using one of these, and they are cheeeeeaaap. Compared to the costs of putting a drain down if you cannot get it there. It also gives you 4-8 inches[I forget] of additional space in front of the toilet, which may be the world if you are trying to squeeze in a powder room. Oh, and they look cool

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   oldbeachbum | Jul 20, 2009 07:42am | #23

   sorry, but I gotta' be childish and laugh...I look at your link and something Gene said in another post.....we're talking toilets and the term "download" keeps appearing...................

    

    

   bathroom humor?       <G>

    

   I've really got to find something else to do.....

    

   I'm not flippin' you off.........just counting cubits

   Your standard of living will eventually diminish to your standard of buying.  Think about it.

   Edited 7/20/2009 12:42 am by oldbeachbum

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   McPlumb | Jul 20, 2009 11:46am | #24

   When I'm done working on a toilet, I tell them there good to go.

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   TJK | Jul 18, 2009 10:18pm | #18

   Have any "big" relatives? I have a brother who is large enough to break furniture. On his last visit he snapped a heavy-duty steel bed frame we purchased just for him. I shudder to think what might happen if he used a wall hung commode...

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   Gene_Davis | Jul 18, 2009 10:25pm | #19

   Every toilet I have seen (in recent years) in airports, public buildings, and in the interstate highway rest plazas has been a wall-hung.

   I've also seen a lot of big and/or overweight guys going into and coming out of those stalls.

   Is your bro banned from using these?

   You were just kidding, right?   

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   TJK | Jul 18, 2009 10:36pm | #20

   "Every toilet I have seen (in recent years) in airports, public buildings, and in the interstate highway rest plazas has been a wall-hung.I've also seen a lot of big and/or overweight guys going into and coming out of those stalls.Is your bro banned from using these? You were just kidding, right?"I wish it was a joke, but no, he is that big. With regards to the wall hung toilets in commercial buildings, they are probably not the same fixtures sold in the residential market.