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gallon per flush, as well as one that flushes 1.28 gallons. The latter, water-conserving toilet can save a family of four 16,500 gallons of water and carries the EPA WaterSense label for using at least 20 percent less water than standard 1.6 gpf toilets, while still meeting strict flushing performance guidelines. “This latest version is our best
Wellworth ever,” said Paul Nick, sanitary marketing manager at Kohler Co. “The toilet adheres to the company’s commitment of saving water without sacrificing design or performance. We have received such great feedback from plumbing contractors who have seen the new Wellworth at customer events and trade shows. We are also excited to be offering this newest Wellworth only in the professional channel.” In delivering reliable performance,
the new Wellworth toilet employs a precision-designed water delivery system and a durable canister flush valve that maximizes the efficient flow of water to harness the natural force of gravity. This is achieved by the canister valve’s opening, originating at 31
/4 inches and
tapering down to 2 inches to create additional pressure and a strong flush, all while using water most efficiently.
And, with greater than 50 percent more water passing through the rim than previous models, the toilet delivers a longer-lasting rinse, to achieve a much cleaner bowl. The Wellworth toilet also sports a
new versatile tank design — one that has been updated, featuring an elegant flare to complement a wide range of bathroom designs. The Wellworth also relies on a standard 3-bolt installation, a popular feature among plumbing contractors, who have come to prefer this method for adjustments and leveling. The Kohler Wellworth toilet is
offered in a variety of options, including 10-, 12- and 14-inch rough-ins, round-front or elongated bowl shapes and both standard or Comfort Height bowl heights. For the taller height, users must specify the Kohler Highline Comfort Height model, enabling them to take advantage of ergonomic features, including the tank being two inches taller than an average toilet and the same height as a standard household chair, while still receiving the enhanced technology featured in the Wellworth.
Kohler Wellworth milestones • 1936: Wellworth toilet debuts.
1975
That same year, other great American events and triumphs occurred: Hoover Dam was completed, LIFE magazine was first published, Franklin Delano Roosevelt was re-elected president for a second term and Jesse Owens won four gold medals at the Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany. • 1974: Wellworth Water-Guard
toilet uses 3.5 gallons per flush, a 30- percent savings over conventional toilets using as much as 5 gallons per flush. • 1989: Wellworth Lite toilet
model is introduced and uses 1.5 gpf. • 1994: Wellworth 1.6 gpf model
debuts. • 1995: Wellworth Eco Lite
gravity-fed toilet offers 1.1 or 1.6 gpf. • 2006: Wellworth Pressure Lite
toilet uses pressure-assist technology to offer 1.1 or 1.4 gpf. • 2007: Wellworth 1.28 gpf
commercial flushometer bowl debuts. • 2010: Wellworth toilet celebrates
75 years. It is redesigned and reengineered to flush with 1.28 gpf, earning it an EPA WaterSense label for flushing at least 20 percent less than standard 1.6 gpf toilets and meeting strict flushing performance guidelines. ;
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