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Phantom incorporates Niagara’s patented Stealth Technology.

Phantom rides high on performance

Having sanitary fixtures that look luxurious and also perform above expected standards is a win-win, says Niagara Conservation Corporation, which offers an innovative toilet in the region through Mac Al Gurg to meet the rising demand for water conservation.

01 March 2022

Dubai-based Mac Al Gurg and Niagara Conservation Corporation say they have gained the trust of major developers and contractors in the region and have secured several projects with Niagara products in the UAE, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Jordan.

Among such products is Phantom, which Niagara Conservation Corporation claims is the most upscale, ultra-high-efficiency toilet on the market. These toilets are available from Mac Al Gurg, which is the sole agent of Niagara Conservation Corporation products in the Middle East and Africa region.

Featuring its patented Stealth Technology, Phantom has a superior design, is certified to perform beyond expectations, and flushes at 3.0 LPF (litres per flush), thus conserving water and helping our planet, according to a spokesman for the US-based company.

“The Phantom blends modern design with high performance and includes many features that make this eco-friendly luxury model the perfect choice for any customer. It is synonymous with sophistication and features a superior design with an elongated bowl shape and extra-large footprint. It comes in an ADA-compliant height and with two major US certifications that any luxury toilet should have,” the spokesman says.

Phantom’s design creates a luxury look and feel. Its lean silhouette is made up of a narrow tank and a smooth, fully skirted bowl. The skirted bowl makes it easier to clean the extra-large footprint, which is another significant benefit that the Phantom brings to the installer, he points out.

Explaining the benefits of an extra-large footprint, the spokesman says: “If the new toilet being installed has a smaller base or ‘footprint’ than the previous one, the contractor will have to fill in the gap created by the new toilet and the flooring. By providing an extra-large footprint, the Phantom ensures that the installation will cover the area completely and save the contractor the headache of adding floor repairs to its install budget.”

Round, elongated, and compact elongated are the three industry standard options for bowl shapes in toilets.

“When looking at the three different options for bowl shapes, an elongated bowl is almost always preferred. Phantom is elongated, making the seat more comfortable,” the spokesman points out.

The toilet comes in an ADA-compliant height of 0.43 m, making it perfect for hospitals and multifamily properties and also a great option for residential properties. ADA-compliant heights are important to have since a taller fixture can aid those who may be unable to sit or stand easily, he says.

Like every fixture Niagara manufactures, the Phantom is coated throughout and inside the trapway with an enamel coating. As everything is fully glazed and smooth, waste is propelled down the trapway, ensuring a clean removal for every flush, the spokesman stresses.

He continues: “Design is important but looks can only get your fixture so far. Having fixtures that look luxurious and also perform above expected standards is a win-win. There are two major certifications in the US that any luxury toilet should have: WaterSense and MaP or MaP Premium.

“The EPA WaterSense Program mandates water usage of plumbing fixtures to drive innovation, conservation, and elimination of waste. Apart from following the requirements from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and having a toilet flush capacity of 4.8 LPF or less, WaterSense-certified toilets must also pass a flush performance test. This test, performed by a third party, requires that the bowl clears test media in a single flush. If the bowl is not completely clear from a single flush 80 per cent of the time, it fails the test. To receive the WaterSense certification, the water-saving toilet must be low-flow and high-performing.

“However, the measurement of water efficiency in toilets goes beyond LPF. Check to be sure that your toilet of choice also carries the MaP Premium label. Maximum Performance (MaP) is an independent testing programme that tests a water-saving toilet’s ability to flush a minimum of 350 g of waste. The MaP Premium certification goes so far as to require that a single flush must clear the bowl of at least 600 g of waste at a 4.1 LPF. This certification marks the toilet as a fixture that is highly efficient with a flush powerful enough to reduce clogs and callbacks. The Phantom surpasses both of these requirements while using 3.0 LPF, showing that this luxury product can conserve water while performing beyond standards.”

Finally, the most important element of the Phantom is Stealth Technology incorporated in the tank, which has several US awards for its high power, low maintenance, and no waste features. The technology works using an air transfer tube instead of a flapper – which is prone to breaking.

Explaining how it works, he says: “When water fills the tank/inner chamber, air is pushed back into the air transfer tube. This pressurises the trapway and primes the toilet for a powerful and quiet flush. When the flush button is pressed, water leaves the Stealth inner chamber and pulls air from the trapway up through the air transfer tube. This creates a vacuum-assisted pull that accelerates the force of the water and waste flowing through the trapway. A 360-degree water flow moves into the bowl faster and easier than a standard flapper as there is no blockage from objects. Once the flush is complete, the system refills. The technology has completely revolutionised the industry and has won several EPA WaterSense awards. The Phantom’s tank comes preassembled, which can lead to reduced installation time, maintenance, as well as fewer leaks.”