American Style Toilet
Discussion
KenBlocksPants said:
Are those the ones that have the little 'inspection shelf' that your log sits on allowing you to have a good old look at it prior to flushing?
No, they're typically European in places where you eat a lot of raw meat, so you can inspect to see if any worms in there.TonyHetherington said:
KenBlocksPants said:
Are those the ones that have the little 'inspection shelf' that your log sits on allowing you to have a good old look at it prior to flushing?
No, they're typically European in places where you eat a lot of raw meat, so you can inspect to see if any worms in there.
motco said:
These were trendy here in the sixties and were known as something like 'syphonic WC'. They didn't flush as such but when you operated the lever the level fell quietly and took the contents away, then the level slowly returned to where it was previously. Impossible to pee into quietly IIRC. Google may help...
ETA found this:
Gran and granddad used to have one of those. Always used to weird me out when I was a kid. ETA found this:
some website said:
Q I have an old ‘double trap syphonic WC’ but need a new one but I can’t seem to find one anywhere. Can you help?
A The type of WC which works with a clever suction effect usually requires 9 litres of water to function correctly. The Water Regulations 1999 state that no more than 6 litres of water can be used in a newly installed WC. So the double trap syphonic is now outlawed and have been withdrawn from sale.
A The type of WC which works with a clever suction effect usually requires 9 litres of water to function correctly. The Water Regulations 1999 state that no more than 6 litres of water can be used in a newly installed WC. So the double trap syphonic is now outlawed and have been withdrawn from sale.
Edited by motco on Thursday 11th November 16:14
So much water.
First time there I called the front desk to complain that the toilet was blocked (after ranting to the O/H about the previous occupant being a filty so and so for blocking it.
A fellow I know recommended flushing it, then "bombs away" into the maelstrom. Sounded like something out of the Bermuda Triangle.
A fellow I know recommended flushing it, then "bombs away" into the maelstrom. Sounded like something out of the Bermuda Triangle.
I thought this topic might just die a death as no one would know what I was talking about.
Imagine my surprise to log on from Dubai airport this morning to discover the resident PH joke crew out in force.
I'm sat here struggling not to cry with laughter at some of the responses so thanks!
To the one poster who suggested Kohler, thanks a lot, will give them a try.
I put a Euro "poo shelf" style crapper in my last place, fancied something different this time..... what can I say!!
Imagine my surprise to log on from Dubai airport this morning to discover the resident PH joke crew out in force.
I'm sat here struggling not to cry with laughter at some of the responses so thanks!
To the one poster who suggested Kohler, thanks a lot, will give them a try.
I put a Euro "poo shelf" style crapper in my last place, fancied something different this time..... what can I say!!
jeff m said:
An American toilet water level can be high or low depending on whether the fill line is in or out of the centre tube.
I thought this was going to be about the "turbo flush" or jet system which utilises mains pressure to "load" a diaphram, unsuitable for tank fed crappers.
Low end..American Standard
Mid range......Kohler
High end...ask somebody else
I thought this was going to be about the "turbo flush" or jet system which utilises mains pressure to "load" a diaphram, unsuitable for tank fed crappers.
Low end..American Standard
Mid range......Kohler
High end...ask somebody else
Edited by jeff m on Thursday 11th November 16:05
So you need the power of an engine to shift your turds.
motco said:
These were trendy here in the sixties and were known as something like 'syphonic WC'. They didn't flush as such but when you operated the lever the level fell quietly and took the contents away, then the level slowly returned to where it was previously. Impossible to pee into quietly IIRC. Google may help...
I took an armitage shanks siphonic WC out of our house last year. It had been in for over 40years and was faultless. The only reason I took it out was because it was a very dated pukey avacado colour and we were modernising. The Bath Store kit I replaced it with is rubbish by comparison. It's only been in 18 months and the flush mechaniam has broken once already. Gassing Station | Homes, Gardens and DIY | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff