What is MaP testing for toilets?
MaP is a Maximum Performance scale that rates toilet efficiency and flush performance, plus gives detailed information on individual toilet characteristics. The result is up-to-date, independently verified comprehensive toilet information in a SEARCHABLE database.
What is MaP flush?
About MaP. IMPORTANT: MaP scores represent the number of grams of solid waste (soybean paste and toilet paper) that a particular toilet can flush and remove completely from the fixture in a SINGLE FLUSH. Essentially, the MaP test is a TEST TO FAILURE.
What is a good MaP performance rating?
High MaP test score Maximum performance (MaP) testing conducted by independent agencies determines how much solid waste a toilet can handle. A rating of 350 to 600 grams for a 1.6-gallon flush is good, although some toilets can handle up to 1,000 grams (2.2 pounds!) using only 1.28 gpf.
How do you evaluate a toilet?
Measure from the wall behind the toilet to the center of one of the closet bolts (which hold the toilet down). If the toilet has four closet bolts, measure to the center of one of the rear ones. Then measure from the center of the mounting holes to the back of the new toilet you’re considering.
What does map stand for in toilet testing?
MaP-Testing is an independent and voluntary testing program for toilet models. MaP (Maximum Performance) Scores represent the number of grams of solid waste (soybean paste and toilet paper) that a toilet model can flush and remove completely from the fixture in a single flush. Manufacturer participation in MaP is not mandatory or regulated.
How much water does a map toilet use?
Only high-efficiency toilets (HETs) may be WaterSense-certified.? MaP PREMIUM-rated toilets provide the highest level of performance and efficiency. PREMIUM toilets are WaterSense-certified, flush at least 600 grams (21 ounces) of solid waste in a single flush, and use no more than 4 litres (1.1 gallons) of water to do the ‘job’!!
What are the flush scores for a toilet?
MaP Flush Scores Select All >= 250 >= 300 >= 350 >= 400 >= 450 >= 500 >= 600 >= 800 >= 900 >=1000 MaP Score: The weight in grams of the maximum amount of waste that can be fully evacuated from the toilet in a single flush (including toilet paper)
How tall does a toilet bowl have to be for a map search?
ADA (elevated) bowl height: The U.S. Americans with Disabilities Act (http://www.ada.gov/) provisions for bowls sets the height at 17-19 inches (430-485 mm). For MaP searches, the threshold has been set at 16 inches (400 mm) and above. Note: bowl height of conventional toilets is about 15 inches (380 mm).