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The Great John Toilet FAQ's |
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Q.)What is a STANDARD
toilet?
A.)•There are two rim
sizes in the world that are considered STANDARD.
The small one is called ROUND and the large is
called ELONGATED. The only other variant from
this is the height of the toilet. Most toilets
are between 14 and 16 in. from the ground. The
other height that is available is called
HANDICAP or ADA compliant height. This height is
mandatory for handicap toilets in the U.S.
(Mandated in the American Disabilities Act or
ADA). The height of this toilet is between 16 ½
in and 18 in.
A.)The GJ toilet is
actually a new size that we are calling
EXTRA-ELONGATED, EXTRA-WIDE.
Q.)Is there a GJ
toilet for handicap?
A.)•Actually the GJ
toilet was designed with the 17 ½ in height
mandated by the ADA for handicap toilets. So for
practical purposes it is a handicap toilet.
Q.)Where can I install
my GJ toilet?
A.)•It can be
installed in new constructions since it meets
all the U.S. standards of operations and water
savings. Most importantly, it was designed to be
a simple replacement for existing toilets, both
standard or handicap as long as it has a 12 in.
rough in (The 12 In rough in is standard in the
U.S. and other countries)
Q.)What is rough in?
A.)•It is the distance
from the back wall (behind the toilet) to the
discharge hole on the floor. (Aside from the 12
in rough in standard in the U.S., there are 10
in. and 8 in.)
Q.)Can children and
other people use it?
A.)•Yes, even though
the seat is wider and longer, the width of the
central hole in the seat is 8 ½ in which is the
same as a normal toilet seat. Handicapped
persons can also use it, since it meets the ADA
requirements for height.
Q.)Who will benefit
most from the GJ toilet?
A.)•Most people with a
BMI > 40. Especially males, since it gives them
6 extra in. in the front, than a normal
elongated toilet. People with a handicap that
requires a stable wide toilet. People that are
extra tall since the GJ toilet provides a taller
toilet in height and also an extra long seat
that combined can give them an extra 9 in.
Q.)How can tall people
benefit from the GJ toilet?
A.)•The GJ toilet has
a taller bowl plus an EXTRA ELONGATED SEAT that
combined provide you 9 extra in. more than a
normal elongated toilet. This translates into
comfort.
Q.)Is it available for
restaurants, hotels or other public places
(Institutional)?
A.)•Yes. The GJ toilet
is available in two versions. One is for
residential use and the other is for commercial
use. (Restaurants, hotels, airports, hospital,
universities, etc.)
Q.)What is the
difference between the residential and the
commercial unit?
A.)•The first
difference between the residential and the
commercial unit is the water supply. In the
residential unit the water comes from a ceramic
tank included with the toilet. In the commercial
unit the water comes from a flush valve (not
included), that has no tank. The second
difference is the seat. In the residential
version the seat has a closed front rim, while
the institutional seat comes with an open front
rim.
Q.)Can institutions
benefit from the GJ toilet?
A.)•Yes. Institutions
can benefit fro a GJ toilet by providing their
patrons with more comfort and safety. After all,
institutions like hospitals, universities,
public facilities, government offices etc. are
normally created to provide accessible
facilities that would enhance their services for
their users. Specifically in restaurants and
airports appropriate restrooms are a MUST since
some possible users of their service avoid
visiting such places if they feel they will be
uncomfortable or unable to use such facilities.
Q.)What is BMI?
A.)•Body Mass Index
(BMI) is a mathematical calculation used to
determine whether a patient is overweight. BMI
is calculated by dividing a person's body weight
in kilograms by their height in meters squared
(weight [kg] height [m]2) or by using the
conversion with pounds (lbs) and inches (in)
squared as shown below.
Body Mass Index can be calculated using pounds
and inches with this equation BMI = (Weight in
Pounds /((Height in inches) x (Height in
inches))) x 703
For example, a person who weighs 220 pounds and
is 6 feet 3 inches tall has a BMI of 27.5. ex.
(220 lbs./((75 inches) x (75 inches))) x 703 =
27.5
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