Can you have two toilets on the same line?

In answer to the question, yes, two toilets can share the same drain line but not the same drain hole.

Are all toilets connected?

All toilets have to connect to a sewer line to dispose of waste. Generally, we see the toilet sitting directly over-top of the rough-in, which connects to piping that in turn connects to the city sewage system or your septic system.

Can toilets be back to back?

Homes built before 1965 may use a double sanitary tee to accommodate drainage from two toilets that are installed back-to-back. Forceful flushing can cause some of the water to cross through the double tee and travel into the waste line of the toilet installed directly behind the toilet being flushed.

Why are all my toilets backing up?

Several plumbing fixtures are clogged at the same time. If your toilets, kitchen sink and tub or shower are all backed up, you probably have a clogged sewer line. When you flush the toilet, water backs up into or comes up in the tub or shower. When your sewer line is clogged, the water can’t go down the drain.

What is minimum clearance for toilet?

Most codes require at least 15 inches (measured from the center of the toilet) from any side wall or obstruction and not closer than 30 inches center to center to any other sanitary fixture. (The NKBA actually recommends 32 inches.) There should be at least 24 inches of clear space in front of a toilet or bidet.

How does a back to wall toilet work?

Back to wall toilets are instead combined with a concealed cistern, that is installed behind the same service wall or duct panel. This type of installation means all supply and waste pipework is concealed from view, which makes back to wall toilets the choice for washrooms and bathrooms that are opting for a cleaner, more refined overall design.

What kind of toilet do you use in a bathroom?

Bathroom toilets come in many shapes and we supply a wide range to suit your bathroom style. Choose between a wall hung toilet, closed coupled, back to wall toilet and bidet.

Can a back to wall toilet have a cistern?

Back to wall toilets can also look very slick and smart, maintaining a simple design aesthetic throughout your wash space. Although back to wall toilets have no cistern on show, the water for flushing them has to come from somewhere. Most often, it is hidden within a false wall known as a duct set.

How does a back to back toilet work?

I have just installed two new Toto toilets and they are back to back. When toilet number one is flushed everything is fine. Flush #2 toilet and it pulls water out of the bowl of #1 toilet. Clear down into the throat of the bowl. Both toilets use the same vent. A misteryto me! Any thoughts? Click to expand…

Can a shower drain back up into a toilet?

This limits any potential for your toilet’s waste water to back up into your shower. When laying the piping between the shower trap and the vent, you should be sloping on a slight gradient, to help the water flow. From the shower s-trap, the pipes should slope down at a rate of 1/4″ per foot.

Which is better a shower or a toilet?

In terms of positioning, your shower trap and piping should be higher than that of your toilet’s. This limits any potential for your toilet’s waste water to back up into your shower. When laying the piping between the shower trap and the vent, you should be sloping on a slight gradient, to help the water flow.

Which is the best brand of toilet to buy?

Shop top brands, including TOTO, American Standard, Santerra Green and KOHLER toilets. Also, be sure to consider the best height for your new toilet. We offer standard height, comfort height and children’s height.