Toto Drake: The Best Flushing Toilet in the World

[@Longeno55]

"Damn, that is a good looking toilet!" Yup.

[@williamloder9194]

Hi I have been installing Toto toilets for over 15 years. I noticed how you installed the bolts through the holes in the tank. First I install rubber washer on the bolt, no washer on the inside of tank. Then install the bolts through the tank. On the underneath slide a washer then a nut. Then tighten the nut to the tank using deep socket. I noticed you put the washer in the inside of tank. One washer should be between the tank and bowl and the other set under the bowl. This secures the bolt to the tank before securing tank to bowl giving a more solid connection between tank and bowl. I noticed you had a extra set of nuts at the end. The instructions I think show this process. I have never had to plunge a Toto toilet in 15 years. They are great

[@pershingplumbing9007]

Nice man. Not busting your balls but the rubber washers 100% go inside the tank. A metal washer won't make a seal. It's like a fill valve, rubber washer goes in the tank

[@williamloder9194]

@@pershingplumbing9007 I understand the rubber washer goes on the inside. You installed the metal washer over the rubber washer inside the tank. The metal washer with the nut secures the bolt to the tank between the tank and bowl. This is why they supply 4 washers and 4 nuts. The other pair of washers and nuts goes under the bowl. I like they way Toto secures the bolt to the tank before your secure tank to the bowl. The tank doesn't wiggle as much. Also less apt to develop a leak over time.

[@dirksteinn]

While it's definitely not how Toto expects the tank bolts to be attached there's no reason it won't work as almost every other toilet does it this way.

[@williamloder9194]

I agree , it just makes the tank more stable and less apt to leak in the future. Also I think the rubber washer seats better with a nut and washer on the bottom of the tank. @@dirksteinn

[@plumbbuild6517]

Yes the bolt the rubber washer through the tank then flat washer then nut tighten then install tank on bowl then another washer and nut , if you put the washer on then the rubber washer water can leak between the metal washer and bolt even though the rubber washer is against the tank.n

[@davidteer80]

I had an old Delta 1.28 gpf. The flush power was pretty power. I bought American Standard Cadet 3 toilets. They are a very huge improvement. Great bowel rinse and flush power.

[@caseyschmidt6532]

I have a delta prelude. They are great. The American standard vormax will be my next one.

[@J-Colt]

Nice job. I use multi tool to cut bolts. Getting too old to man beast stuff anymore, lol.

[@richardchampion4826]

Hi I put a Toto Drake 2 in four years ago, and a Toto Drake in last year, love them both.

[@ferrugenfish]

Hi... might you please tell me what the difference is between the two? I'm on their website trying to see any difference and they have the same stats and tech. Thanks for any help in advance!

[@richardchampion4826]

@@ferrugenfish My wife says the Drake 2 is better, I can't tell. I had to order, the Drake from a special store, because of color, couldn't find a Drake 2 in the color. They are both great.

[@TropicalMint808]

The japanese sure know a thing or two about pooping. I've got two Totos and can confirm these bad boys can flush. One of them handled 4 matchbox sized cars in one go 🤣

[@pershingplumbing9007]

🤣

[@stoker20]

Box says made in Vietnam.

[@TropicalMint808]

@@stoker20 my Chevy says hecho en Mexico, your point?

[@michaelreeves8164]

Many plumbers recommend the water tank be attached in the following way : bolt, rubber washer, underneath, rubber washer steel washer, nut. Is the Toto different?

[@817CV99]

I’m only getting pressure assisted toilets from now on

[@realitybytes2724]

Just installed two Drakes in as many months in my home - both flushing like champs so far; both the flush and refill is fast. A different plumber installed each one and both plumbers, unprompted and coincidentally, said "that's a nice toilet" after the install was done. Hoping they are right and the naysayers on the interwebs are wrong...

[@chrisnielsen3562]

Couldn’t see the flushing action but it sounded kinda weak 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@armandomadrigal9793]

i use the lennox tiny tim saw. the toilet will clog, it just wont clog the siphon jets because of the design, just augered one today

[@pershingplumbing9007]

The toto doesn't stand a chance against big dookies

[@ferrugenfish]

I found this video because I was looking for the difference between the Drake and the Drake II. I had heard that the Drake is the best flushing toilet... so is the Drake II just a slight updated version? The Toto website doesn't help at all. By chance have you heard of the Drake II and know the/any difference?

[@Shhhh-hh6ns]

I believe Drake II is 1.28 gpf vs Drake 1.6 gpf.

[@Mario-yt6de]

I work in Showroom sales and sell TOTO toilets. The Drake II is the newer model. Toto will eventually (soon) stop making the Drake. All their models will eventually be made so that if someone wants to add an electric bidet seat (Toto calls them WASHLETS) the customer will be able to (As long as they install an electrical outlet behind near the toilet). The Washlet ready toilets basically come with a hole on the left side that allows for the wires/hose of the Washlet seat to go down directly and not to the side as with older models. If the customer doesn't buy a Washlet seat, TOTO makes a soft close seat designed to hide/cover that hole.

[@davidmarkham1971]

Did you ever see an American Standard Vormax?

[@pershingplumbing9007]

Nah never seen one

[@tomdale1313]

thxs for sharing...

[@geraldalfano5581]

I always use a ratchet and deep well sockets for toilet bolts, tank and closet. I use 5/16 closet bolts and cut them with a cordless Dremel tool. I never use the plastic snap on for closet bolt caps, but use plumbers putty instead.

[@pershingplumbing9007]

I do that sometimes too

[@donaldpierce7898]

Johni fast set bolts are simple and no cutting bolts and reusable

[@richardzepeda2220]

Yeah I think the drake is the best toilet to and is a pretty good price

[@pershingplumbing9007]

$287 hard to beat

[@pocitube]

how about toilet mold? easy to clean?

[@garcia5986]

Toto in dominican spanish it vagi@#$a

[@pershingplumbing9007]

Seriously? Dam

[@ryan_torres]

I like your caulk!... Sorry! I had to!

[@Joshhhhh12345]

I hate Toto mine constantly clogs and it’s not even a year old I have a Kohler in another bathroom that 3 years old and it’s clogged maybe once

[@pershingplumbing9007]

Kohler is just too difficult to work on

[@YTMsux]

Same, my Drake is only a year old and I've had so many problems with it. It's only "fine" in my book. I only ever see praise on KZbin or Reddit for it. Sigh

[@Joshhhhh12345]

@@YTMsux Toto’s overrated in my opinion why spend the money on a Toto when you can simply go to Lowe’s and buy a toilet that’s cheaper and better!

[@becplumbing660]

I promise you It doesn’t flush as good as a vintage American standard toilet. I have a 1957 American standard Compton that flushes way better than a TOTO drake.

[@becplumbing660]

However in my new house I have a wall hung Mansfield quantum pressure assist with a flushmate.

[@ToothlessThedragon9]

@@becplumbing660 Say whaaaaaat????? How can a wall hung toilet be in a house??

[@becplumbing660]

@@ToothlessThedragon9 they make residential wall hung toilets. They have a tank that attaches to the bowl just like a regular toilet. They attach to the wall carrier which it is anchored to the carrier with 4 bolts

[@stoker20]

@@becplumbing660 Most are a washdown flush which people will have to adjust to their characteristics. I have a Toto MH.

[@becplumbing660]

@@stoker20 mine isn’t. It has a close coupled tank