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.
The main purpose of a dual flush button is to save water. The dual flush button allows the user to control the waste water. The smaller button (half flush) delivers a smaller volume of water than the larger button (full flush).
Since their inception in 1980, dual-flush toilets were made to reduce the amount of water flushed during use. They feature two different buttons to perform two different kinds of flushes. The difference in buttons depends on the waste in the toilet. One button for liquid waste, another for solid waste.
In modern bathrooms, you may see two buttons on top of the tank — one performs a regular flush, the other (for lighter jobs) conserves water.
Whilst it may not be immediately obvious, when also pressed, the smaller, plastic button operates the smaller volume flush, perfect for most types of waste. However, if you require a longer, larger volume flush, simply press the main button without also pressing the smaller, plastic button.
The toilet has two buttons on the cistern rather than the single-flush one; one button delivers a lesser amount of water (eg. 3 litres) and the other a greater amount (eg. 6 litres). It also uses a larger 10 cm trapway in the bowl, allowing for water to come out faster and clear the bowl efficiently.
Most Italian public toilets don't have a toilet seat.
This has to do with maintenance. Since public toilets are often less than spotless, people often climb with their shoes on top of them, not to sit on a potentially dirty seat.
This button is one of the advanced functions of Japanese toilets and is called "Oto-hime" (音姫). First invented in 1988 for Japanese women who are sensitive and ashamed of the unpleasant sounds produced when using the toilet, this technology was inspired by traditions carried out by Japanese women since the Edo period.
To further facilitate saving water, there are usually two buttons to start the flow – one smaller embedded button for less water for number one and a larger push button for more water for number two.
Meanwhile, in Australia and Europe, water is used to push the waste down the drain, so the “trap way” can be much wider, and less prone to blockages. It's also why there is much less water in an Australian or European toilet bowl, than there is in a US one.
Look out for a panel on the wall or on the side of the toilet seat. There should be two buttons, labelled 小 (small) and 大 (big), possibly at the top of the panel. We'll let you decide which one you need, but simply press either of those to flush it all away.
The toilet will conserve water when flushing a number one using about half the amount of water used to flush a number two. This can actually save you some money on your water bill.
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.
More Sanitary: It is much easier to spray some disinfectant on a button than to cover every inch of a lever. For this reason, a button flush toilet can be kept cleaner, making it healthier for your entire family. Modern: Eventually, a toilet with a lever flush might join the list of outdated bathroom elements.
Toilet paper is used in Japan, even by those who own toilets with bidets and washlet functions (see below). In Japan, toilet paper is thrown directly into the toilet after use. However, please be sure to put just the toilet paper provided in the toilet.
According to Japan's own Wikipedia entry on the subject, Japanese squat toilets also promote stronger leg muscles and — although it may sadden those who enjoy nothing more than perching on the throne with their iPhone for half an hour at a time — save time, ultimately making us more productive.
It's the moment we all dread in the Netherlands: having to use the loo when you're out and about.
Some higher class hotels have European-style flush toilets, but it should be fairly obvious which are which. France – Contrary to popular belief, many places in France have toilets that you can actually safely use and you'll be able to flush the paper. This isn't the 1980s you know.
After pooping, Italians use toilet paper on their butt, but not obsessively so. The person will get themselves clean enough then slide themselves from the toilet seat to sit on the bidet and get extra-specially clean.
Stop Valve: This is also called the toilet supply valve because it controls the fresh water supply going into the tank. It is usually located behind the toilet near the floor, and turning it off is another way to stop an overflowing toilet because the tank cannot fill once it is turned off.
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A dual flush cistern uses 3 litres for a half flush and 6 litres for a full flush. A single flush cistern uses 9 to 11 litres per flush.
In this aspect, they are usually similar to other Western style toilets. Push down on the lever with your hand. Be sure that you push the lever as far down as it will go, but don't hold it there for more than a second. Release it quickly after you feel it stop.