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The NYTimes Saturday ran an article on "What to do when a beloved porcelain throne needs parts." It featured the tank top which can easily be broken. It seems there are several plumbing suppliers in California who have several thousand replacements in stock. The article was very informative in comparing the seven gallons of water used prior to 1950 to the new energy requirement of 1.6 gallons. An executive with American Standard known as Professor Toilet said the low flush toilet had an image problem but with new technology it did not deserve a bad name. Replacing an old W.C. with a new one can run from $150. to $4200. for the "spa" toilet that "includes a seat that heats up, raises and lowers and that offers lots of bodily cleaning features." Unquote. I am blushing while I'm flushing.
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