It’s also a two-piece toilet, which generally means it’s a little cheaper than similar one-piece counterparts. The Kolher K-3817-U-0 Memoirs line is coated with “Vitreous China” enamel, commonly used to make toilets and sink basins tough, dense, and shiny. Once a seat is added, it reaches the comfort height.
For example, the Memoirs is 16.5 inches form the ground to the bowl rim. They typically measure between 17 and 19 inches from the ground to the seat. This is especially true for older and disabled individuals. Regardless, the seats are higher, making for a more comfortable sit. Sometimes this measurement is interchanged with Toto’s Universal Height. Comfort HeightĪs you may know, Comfort Height is Kohler’s measurement parameters for higher toilet seats. However, the K-3817-U-0 Memoirs toilet offers a generous measurement of 2-1/8 inches. The standard trapway size is between 1-3/4 to 2 inches. A small trapway hinders the smooth flow of waste mainly when less water is used for flushing. So a toilet’s trapway size is another essential feature.
When a toilet backs up, the stoppage typically occurs in the trap. The toilet “trapway” or “trap” is the arched channel inside the toilet’s base that runs from the hole at the bottom of the bowl to the drainpipe. This means the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has given it the stamp of approval for using 20% less water than the standard while maintaining high performance. The Kohler Memoirs is WaterSense certified. It eliminates clogs and reduces water usage. The AquaPiston offers a strong flush since the water enters the canister from 360 degrees. Since the flapper eventually deteriorates and causes leaks, they’ve decided to trade in that idea for their flush canister. Developed by clever Kohler engineers, the AquaPiston is a flapper-less flush valve that replaces the flappers found in most traditional toilets. How well does it flush? Kohler takes pride in ensuring their toilets flush well, so much so, they have a powerful patented flush engine called AquaPiston. Now for the meat and potatoes of a toilet’s design. However, the seat and supply line are usually sold separately.
In addition, it comes with everything you need to install it. It offers the standard 12-inch rough-in and a three-bolt quick connect for a simple, easy and stable connection from the tank to the bowl. Kohler toilets are typically designed for straightforward installation, which is the also case for their Memoirs product.