Month: July 2016

Toro EVOLUTION Sprinkler Timers Review

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Nathan Baker

Toro Evolution Sprinkler Timers
This is the Toro EVO-4OD 4-Station Timer

As you probably know, Toro is known is an innovative trailblazer in the world of irrigation controls. If you want proof of that, look no further than Toro EVOLUTION sprinkler timers. Utilizing an intuitive interface and unique features, Toro allows for “smart” control of both residential and commercial applications.

All the timers in this product line share the following features:

  • Dimensions are approximately 11-1/4″ x 7-3/4″ x 4-1/2″
  • Weight is about 4-1/2 lbs
  • The number of stations varies from 4 to 16, with swappable modules
  • If you are in standard mode, there is one schedule
  • If you are in advanced mode, there are up to 3 irrigation schedules and 3 auxiliary
  • Run times range from 1 minute to 12 hours
  • There are 4 start times per schedule

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TOTO vs American Standard Toilets – Product Comparison

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rough white American Standard Cadet Pro elongated
The American Standard 215C.A104 has been updated and replaced by this elongated American Standard 215C.A104.020 version of the Cadet Pro.

by Cliff Kimber

Over the past few months, I have been swamped building a new home for my family and me. This post (and a few more to follow) will discuss the products I chose to install and why. The first fixtures I will be highlighting are the toilets. There is a lot of talk in the plumbing community comparing TOTO vs. American Standard toilets. I like both brands and feel both companies make great products. PlumberssStock has been selling toilets from both brands for years, and I’ve been relying on what their sales reps told me and what their product brochures claimed. I had to find out firsthand and install one from each company.

From the American Standard lineup of cost-effective toilets, I chose the American Standard Cadet Pro 215C.A104.020. This is a trendy model and one of American Standard’s best-selling units. However, to conform to popular water-saving ideals, American Standard has recently changed this model from 1.6 gallons per flush to 1.28 gpf. Time will tell if this remains a hot seller.

Features of the Cadet Pro include:

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