Earlier this week, I decided to convert one of our standard toilets into a water-saving, dual-flush one by installing the HydroRight™ Dual Flush Converter by MJSI. I picked up a kit at Costco for $19, but you can also find them online for about $21-26.
Based on dual flush technology that has been used in Europe and Australia for decades, the HydroRight allowed me to quickly turn our standard toilet into two-button fixture. One button is the "Quick Flush" (#1) setting that uses up to 70% less water for liquids and paper – the setting needed 4 out of 5 times. The second "Full Flush" (#2) button uses the normal amount of water for solids.
I was able to install the system in about 10 minutes without any tools; it took another 5 to adjust the settings. Best of all, I did not have to remove the tank, but I was able to get rid of the flapper - the usual culprit of leaks.
We've been very happy with the performance of the converter so far, so I've decided to convert the rest of our toilets over the next few weeks. With these water-saving devices, we hope to save 30% of our overall indoor water usage. This is based on a recent survey by Veritec Consulting.
