| The latest innovation in bathroom technology is the | | | | environmentalists have been working very hard to |
| dual flush toilet. As the name implies, these toilets | | | | promote this new dual flush system, prompting a |
| allow you to choose from two different kinds of | | | | number of companies to invest in this technology |
| flushes. Why is this necessary? Well, excuse the | | | | that is sure to catch mainstream popularity one day. |
| crudeness of the next sentence, but getting rid of a | | | | After all, the benefits are undeniable. Dual flush toilets |
| number one requires less water and energy than | | | | not only save water, thus decreasing the ecological |
| trying to flush away a number two! You can save | | | | damage as well as your hydro bills, but they are also |
| your water consumption by purchasing a dual flush | | | | worthy investments in the long term. These toilets |
| toilet, which allows you to choose between a high or | | | | also require less ongoing maintenance than the typical |
| low volume flush for all purposes. In addition to | | | | toilet, since they are less than likely to break down. |
| drastically reducing your water bill, you can also help | | | | These dual flush toilets come in many |
| minimize the ecological damage to society and | | | | state-of-the-art and cutting edge designs. With a |
| protect our environment. | | | | sleek appearance and control over your flushing |
| Studies have shown that implementing two flushes in | | | | options, experts predict that there will soon be a |
| your toilet can save water consumption by up to | | | | highly competitive market for these toilets. |
| sixty seven percent, compared to the conventional | | | | Nowadays, many companies are competing against |
| flushing system. These water savings are so | | | | each other to come up with the most aesthetic, |
| substantial that some nations, especially those that | | | | convenient, and comfortable designs possible. There |
| have experienced shortage in hydro, made dual flush | | | | are also plenty of different styles in flushing |
| toilets mandatory to all new installations. While this | | | | mechanisms. Some newer models come with two |
| technology is still new to North America, ecologists | | | | buttons. The buttoning system is preferred over the |
| have been promoting this as an effective | | | | traditional push and pull lever system, since they |
| recommendation for a long time. In areas where | | | | reduce on the amount of "misflushes" that we have |
| drought is an ongoing concern, the dual flush toilets | | | | undoubtedly encountered at some time in our lives. |
| can be greatly beneficial. | | | | One downside to these dual flush toilets is the |
| Dual flush toilets were first introduced to the | | | | complex plumbing involved for the installation. It is |
| consumption market just barely a decade ago. Since | | | | definitely not a do-it-yourself type of project unless |
| few people are aware of this innovative new | | | | you are particularly skilled. Since this is a relatively |
| technology, the demand for it is not particularly high. | | | | new technology, there are not many people who |
| This is attributed to the fact that most homeowners | | | | understand the system as of yet. However, your |
| usually do not replace their existing toilet fixtures | | | | best bet is to contact a professional plumber, thus |
| unless absolutely mandatory, so the demand and | | | | ensuring that your new dual flush toilet is up and |
| supply curve is not as high as other easily consumed | | | | running! |
| household appliances. Nonetheless, the | | | | |