I wonder how many actual cases of those tanks exploding there actually are?I'm a little bit wary of pressurized, plastic tanks. The flushometers used in commercial toilets provide the pressure elsewhere and are sent through metal pipes. So if the pressure vessel goes, it won't be with me sitting near it. But Flushmate and similar toilets (which are used in home and commercial settings where they don't want to provide separate high pressure) have all that right next to the user.
I love them. NEVER had anything that should go down not go down. They just simply work. Every time. Only drawback is they're somewhat NOISY, like an airplane toilet, but they function. There used to be a plumbing supply store in town about 30 miles from us, that had one hooked up and in working order on top of a clear plastic tank on the showroom floor, if you will.
Cool! Thanks, the noise I don't care too much about.
Used to have a Sloan Flushmate at home just like this one, that thing leaked air slowly twice on me and both time I found out that it was recalled and was replaced for free. 1st time they send me a redesigned tank that uses less air pressure, and the 2nd time they send a guy out to do the work and the replacement tank is reinforced with 2 metal straps to reduce the amount of blast damage.I'm a little bit wary of pressurized, plastic tanks. The flushometers used in commercial toilets provide the pressure elsewhere and are sent through metal pipes. So if the pressure vessel goes, it won't be with me sitting near it. But Flushmate and similar toilets (which are used in home and commercial settings where they don't want to provide separate high pressure) have all that right next to the user.
The way it works is they let the line flow that fills the tank to slurp in the air through a valve. When the pressure build up it will stop the flow with a check valve. When you flush, the air in the same tank would push the water out.Enough for recalls of the Flushmate II and Flushmate III. I believe they work by using line pressure to slowly built up vessel pressure. But they’re using plastic pressure vessels.
Flushmate® Recalls Flushmate II 501-B Pressure-Assisted Flushing Systems Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Flushmate II 501-B systems, turn off the water supply to the unit and flush the toilet to release the internal pressure. Consumers should contact Flushmate to request a free Flushmate replacement unit and installation by a technician.www.cpsc.gov
Flushmate Expands Recall of Flushmate III Pressure-Assisted Flushing Systems Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Flushmate III systems, turn off the water supply to the units, flush the toilet to release the internal pressure and contact the firm to request a free repair kit.Flushmate Expands Recall of Flushmate III Pressure-Assisted Flushing System
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Flushmate III system, turn off the water supply to the unit, flush the toilet to release the internal pressure and contact the firm to request a free repair kit.Flushmate Recalls Flushmate® III Pressure-Assisted Flushing System Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards
Consumers should immediately turn off the water supply to the recalled Flushmate III unit and stop using the system. Consumers should contact the firm to determine if their Flushmate III serial number is included in the recall and to request a free repair kit.
