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Old 06-01-2022, 06:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Larchap49 View Post
Definitely can be a problem after installing low gallon use toilets if the drains don't have enough pitch. I had that happen in last house. I had to go back to 3.5 gallon toilets because the drains under slab were too flat and the solids would stop due to lack of water to keep everything moving.
Federal law requires all toilets manufactured to have a flow rate of not more than 1.6 gallons per flush. That law has been in effect for 28 years.