Toilets are essential to the functioning of a normal civilized human society. Just to think how our ancestors disposed of their bodily waste makes some of us cringe. Waste disposal technology has come a long way and we have choice of many different types of toilets. Let's focus on the 'traditional' toilet versus dual flush toilet.
The traditional toilet comprises of some key components. These components are the bowl, filler valve, filler float, handle, tank, rim, overflow tube, flush valve, and the siphon. When you 'flush' the toiler, you actually press the handle which lifts up the flush valve, releasing water into the siphon thus flushing all of the water. The velocity of the water rush is what activates the siphon flush thus triggering the mechanism that sets off the whole motion. A typical flush will consume about 7 liters (a little less than 2 gallons) of water and it does not matter if its solid waste or liquid waste.
A dual flush toilet works in a similar way in the sense that it gets rid of your waste but the similarities end there. Dual flush toilets have a much bigger trap way (which is the gap at the bottom of the toilet bowl) and a flushing mechanism that transports the waste down a drain. Unlike the regular toilet bowl there is no siphoning involved and that is the reason why it needs much less water per flush.
The larger hole in the bottom makes it much easier for solid waste to be discarded without a high probability of the toilet being clogged. Coupled with the amount of money you save on your water bill and the less maintenance, the dual flush toilet can be significantly different in terms of both the price and technology when compared to a traditional toilet. You will find it more interesting while making a decision about Bathroom Furniture.
