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How do I flush this? (lemmy.world)

submitted 4 months ago by Harvey656 to c/asklemmy

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I'm actually serious, which button is the right one? Why are there two?

Also should a Pic of a toilet be considered NSFW?

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[–] [email protected] 109 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (3 children)

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/photo-stories/heres-why-toilet-flush-has-one-large-and-one-small-button/photostory/64540715.cms

IT IS FOR WATER CONSERVATION: The larger lever is to flush out around 6 to 9 liters of water, whereas the smaller lever is to flush out around 3 to 4.5 liters of water. Clearly, the larger one is to flush solid waste and the smaller one is to flush liquid waste.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dual_flush_toilet

[–] ABCDE 40 points 4 months ago (2 children)

I thought it was one for pee, two for poo.

[–] [email protected] 57 points 4 months ago

Yes, in practicality, this is it.

[–] shalafi 2 points 4 months ago

The one at my gas station is labelled I and II.

[–] Harvey656 19 points 4 months ago (1 children)

That's very informative thank you! Might have to look into these myself for when/if I have the chance to buy a house in The future.

[–] ABCDE 10 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Get a bumgun/bidet hose, best thing ever for butt cleanliness and general ring health.

[–] 9point6 8 points 4 months ago (2 children)

Gotta say if you're going far enough to do some additional plumbing, you might as well go the whole way and get a Japanese toilet.

No other toilet compares since

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago

It's quite difficult to find them in the west though. Depending on where you live.

[–] ABCDE 1 points 4 months ago

I still prefer the pipe, for flow and power alone.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago

I just push both, to be safe.