How Do Dual Flush Toilets Work
HOW DO DUAL FLUSH TOILETS WORK?
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between dual flush and single flush toilets? How do dual flush toilets work? Find out everything you need to know about your toilet in our plumbing blog.
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The Dual Flush Toilet Mechanism
How do dual flush toilets work? The dual flush was developed here in Australia in the 1980’s. It was designed primarily as a water saving feature. It connects to the internal flush valve and gives you the choice between two different water flows when you press the button.
The half flush option uses half the amount of water as the full flush option and is recommended for liquid waste. The full flush option is designed for the disposal of solid waste.
With water saving a key concern right throughout Australia, it is no surprise that this style of toilet is the most popular design.
It may be surprising to some people to learn that toilets are one of the main contributors to water waste in the home. In fact, in many homes across Australia, they are the main source of water consumption. With a dual flush system, you can be more water conscious and, in turn, reduce your overall water bill.
According to this blog from Bathrooms.com, a full flush is usually around six litres — where a half flush is around three. This means that you could halve your water consumption by opting for a half flush (where less flow is required).
For more information about the mechanics of the dual flush system (including what is happening inside your cistern) take a look at this blog from Bright Hub.
The Dual Flush Toilets of Today
The dual flush toilet has undergone a constant reworking to improve its efficiency over the last 30 years. Toilets throughout Australia are subject to the WELS (Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards scheme) that was introduced by the Federal Government.
This means each toilet has a water efficiency star rating based on how efficient it is. These days there are models that are awarded a WELS rating of four stars because they use just four and a half litres with a full flush and three litres on a half flush.
The success of the dual flush toilet has seen the uptake increase each year throughout Europe and the rest of the world. Currently the dual flush toilet is exported to over 30 countries world-wide.
Benefits of Dual Flush Toilets
How do dual flush toilets work to your advantage?
- water saving options that reduce your environmental impact
- save money on water bills
- low maintenance and generally less prone to clogging than single flush toilets
- take advantage of gravity and minimise the exertion of your toilet
This means you have less wear and tear and you add to the cost-effectiveness of the toilet too.
It makes more sense to go with a dual flush system.
Dual Flush Toilet Conversion
Did you know that you can convert an existing single flush toilet into a double flush?
Most cisterns are the same on the inside and can be altered using a conversion kit. You can do it yourself or hire a professional to take a look and make the change.
It’s a simple and effective way to make better use of your water while reducing your costs.
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How do dual flush toilets work? Now you know! Be sure to take a look at the rest of our helpful blog posts and get in touch with us if you have any other plumbing questions. We’d love to tackle them in our next article.
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