Vortex Series PL-12044 White Porcelain High Efficiency Toilet with Dual Flush

Pelican Vortex PL-12044 One-Piece Dual Flush Toilet

The Pelican Vortex Series PL-12044 is a one-piece toilet in white vitreous china with a dual flush: 1.6 gallons for a full flush and 0.8 gallons for a reduced flush. A multi-jet siphonic flush delivers a MaP Premium rating of 1,000 grams, and the toilet ships with a soft-close seat and all installation hardware. It fits a standard 12″ rough-in, which makes it a direct replacement for most existing toilets.

Key Specifications

• Model: Pelican PL-12044, Vortex Series (Builders Surplus SKU 1170342)
• Design: one-piece, vitreous china, white
• Rough-in: 12″
• Flush: high-efficiency dual flush, 1.6 gpf full / 0.8 gpf reduced
• Flush technology: multi-jet siphonic
• MaP score: 1,000 g (MaP Premium rated)
• Trapway: 2″, fully glazed
• Seat height: 15-3/4″ (standard height)
• Overall size: 26-37/64″ x 14-9/16″ x 29-17/32″ (nominal, about 26-5/8″ x 14-9/16″ x 29-1/2″)
• Included: soft-close seat and all installation hardware

How the Dual Flush Saves Water

Press the larger section of the button for a 1.6-gallon flush when you need full power, or the smaller section for a 0.8-gallon flush for liquid waste. Because most flushes in a home are the lighter kind, a dual flush toilet uses far less water over a year than an older single flush model. The multi-jet siphonic action and 2″ fully glazed trapway pull waste through cleanly, backed by the 1,000 g MaP Premium result.

Built to Stay Clean

Pelican builds the Vortex Series from Grade A porcelain with a glossy, nonporous glaze that resists stains and scratches. The one-piece body has no tank-to-bowl joint, and smooth, easy-clean sides plus a detachable seat make routine cleaning faster than with a traditional two-piece toilet.

Where It Fits Best

• Bathroom remodels that want a sleek, modern one-piece profile
• Replacing an older toilet on a standard 12″ rough-in
• Busy family bathrooms where water savings add up
• Rental and light commercial restrooms that need easy upkeep

Installation Notes

Confirm a 12″ rough-in by measuring from the finished wall (not the baseboard) to the center of the floor bolts. Pelican’s instructions call for setting the closet bolts 6″ apart and parallel to the wall, installing a new wax ring, then rocking the bowl down evenly and tightening the nuts in turn. Do not overtighten, as excess force can crack the base. Large side holes make the bolts easier to reach. Pelican recommends a licensed installer and work that meets local code. The 1.6 gpf full flush matches the U.S. federal maximum, but some states and cities set lower limits, so check local rules.

Care and Cleaning

Wipe the glazed surfaces with a mild, non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth or brush. Skip in-tank chemical tablets and scouring powders, which can wear finishes and flush parts over time.

PL-12044 Toilet FAQ

What is the rough-in on the Pelican PL-12044?

It has a standard 12″ rough-in, measured from the finished wall to the center of the floor bolts.

How much water does the PL-12044 use?

It is a dual flush toilet: 1.6 gallons for a full flush and 0.8 gallons for a reduced flush.

What is the MaP score of the Pelican PL-12044?

It is MaP Premium rated at 1,000 grams, the top score in Maximum Performance (MaP) testing.

What is the seat height of the PL-12044?

Pelican lists a 15-3/4″ seat height, which is standard height rather than comfort or ADA height.

Is a toilet seat included with the PL-12044?

Yes. A soft-close seat and all installation hardware come with the toilet.