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Post by tania7424 on Jul 12, 2014 4:46:27 GMT
And thought of the peas. Discuss
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on Jul 12, 2014 4:49:41 GMT
I've seen that before and thought it was strange the first time I saw it, until I thought about it.
Maybe you don't have this issue up in BC, but lots of places down here mandate "low flow" toilets, and the biggest complaint is that there is not enough water or force to move solid waste through the line. So having variable flow actually makes a lot of sense.
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Post by tania7424 on Jul 12, 2014 4:52:25 GMT
The handle coated to protect against germs got me. We do have low flow pretty much everywhere. Our toilet in our main bath has been replace with low flow and the trap is just bigger to allow for solid waste. At least that was what the plumber said that installed it. But how are you supposed to foot flush up? The handle warning is pretty much saying "we know about the foot flushers, go ahead and touch it". LOL
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Post by scorpeao on Jul 12, 2014 4:54:59 GMT
We have those here and I foot flush them. So, all my flushes are for solid waste.
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Post by leftturnonly on Jul 12, 2014 4:55:08 GMT
The handle coated to protect against germs got me. We do have low flow pretty much everywhere. Our toilet in our main bath has been replace with low flow and the trap is just bigger to allow for solid waste. At least that was what the plumber said that installed it. But how are you supposed to foot flush up? The handle warning is pretty much saying "we know about the foot flushers, go ahead and touch it". LOL You read my mind.
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on Jul 12, 2014 4:56:58 GMT
The handle coated to protect against germs got me. We do have low flow pretty much everywhere. Our toilet in our main bath has been replace with low flow and the trap is just bigger to allow for solid waste. At least that was what the plumber said that installed it. But how are you supposed to foot flush up? The handle warning is pretty much saying "we know about the foot flushers, go ahead and touch it". LOL Ha! I didn't even see that fine print on there. I don't think I'd foot flush up, though-- assuming space between the toilet and the wall, I think I would probably nudge it up with my knee. Although, if I'm being totally honest, I'd likely flush down, and with my hand, out of sheer habit. I don't have time to learn how to use this new fangled technology.
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Post by freecharlie on Jul 12, 2014 5:03:31 GMT
The handle coated to protect against germs got me. We do have low flow pretty much everywhere. Our toilet in our main bath has been replace with low flow and the trap is just bigger to allow for solid waste. At least that was what the plumber said that installed it. But how are you supposed to foot flush up? The handle warning is pretty much saying "we know about the foot flushers, go ahead and touch it". LOL I played soccer through high school, I can flush up.
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Post by AN on Jul 12, 2014 5:06:21 GMT
I think it's great. It's pretty easy to retrofit your home toilets with a two-button mechanism instead of a handle too. DH has that on his list of things he wants to do.
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Post by katybee on Jul 12, 2014 5:06:43 GMT
We have these where I work. Since we are in the middle of a VERY serious drought, i'm all for doing whatever I can to help. They work great.
I don't get the whole foot flushing thing. I'm going to wash my hands no matter what. And I'm sure there are as many germs on the doorlock as there are on the flusher... It's completely nonsensical to me.
But you can't argue with a foot flusher...
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Post by scorpeao on Jul 12, 2014 5:53:54 GMT
We have these where I work. Since we are in the middle of a VERY serious drought, i'm all for doing whatever I can to help. They work great. I don't get the whole foot flushing thing. I'm going to wash my hands no matter what. And I'm sure there are as many germs on the doorlock as there are on the flusher... It's completely nonsensical to me. But you can't argue with a foot flusher... For me it's not about germs per se, it's about the fact that most everyone else flushes these type handles with their foot. I really don't want to be touching my purse and clothes with the crap from the bottoms of people's shoes. Regular ol' germs don't bother me, but the soles of shoes? Yeah, that grosses me out.
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Post by DaisyDoodles on Jul 12, 2014 6:05:23 GMT
I am a borderline germaphone, but even I don't foot flush, that is just gross I just grab a small square of toilet paper and touch the handle with that to flush if it isn't an automatic sensor flusher.
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Post by Katiepotatie on Jul 12, 2014 7:08:54 GMT
We have those here and I foot flush them. So, all my flushes are for solid waste. Ditto. I wish they were the reverse direction. I think they'd save more water.
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Post by The Birdhouse Lady on Jul 12, 2014 7:24:36 GMT
I saw those in the Portland Airport. It took me a minute to figure out what I was supposed to do!
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Post by gar on Jul 12, 2014 8:25:38 GMT
We have these where I work. Since we are in the middle of a VERY serious drought, i'm all for doing whatever I can to help. They work great. I don't get the whole foot flushing thing. I'm going to wash my hands no matter what. And I'm sure there are as many germs on the doorlock as there are on the flusher... It's completely nonsensical to me. But you can't argue with a foot flusher... For me it's not about germs per se, it's about the fact that most everyone else flushes these type handles with their foot. I really don't want to be touching my purse and clothes with the crap from the bottoms of people's shoes. Regular ol' germs don't bother me, but the soles of shoes? Yeah, that grosses me out. But you're about to wash your hands aren't you? I've never seen this design but many homes and public loos have dual buttons for varying strength of flushes - is that not common there?
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Post by BarbaraUK on Jul 12, 2014 8:31:20 GMT
For me it's not about germs per se, it's about the fact that most everyone else flushes these type handles with their foot. I really don't want to be touching my purse and clothes with the crap from the bottoms of people's shoes. Regular ol' germs don't bother me, but the soles of shoes? Yeah, that grosses me out. But you're about to wash your hands aren't you? I've never seen this design but many homes and public loos have dual buttons for varying strength of flushes - is that not common there? I was going to say the same thing! We've had that system at home for forever just not that design.
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Post by conchita on Jul 12, 2014 8:51:13 GMT
For me it's not about germs per se, it's about the fact that most everyone else flushes these type handles with their foot. I really don't want to be touching my purse and clothes with the crap from the bottoms of people's shoes. Regular ol' germs don't bother me, but the soles of shoes? Yeah, that grosses me out. But you're about to wash your hands aren't you? I've never seen this design but many homes and public loos have dual buttons for varying strength of flushes - is that not common there? I don't understand the foot flushing rationality either. I do think the person that created those motion sensored/automatic flushing toilets must have been a foot flusher though! And @gar, the light switches, electrical outlets and modes of commode flushing are all different from what you'll see in the UK. I was fascinated with German plumbing and their rolladens when I first moved here.
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Post by gar on Jul 12, 2014 9:11:43 GMT
But you're about to wash your hands aren't you? I've never seen this design but many homes and public loos have dual buttons for varying strength of flushes - is that not common there? I don't understand the foot flushing rationality either. I do think the person that created those motion sensored/automatic flushing toilets must have been a foot flusher though! And @gar, the light switches, electrical outlets and modes of commode flushing are all different from what you'll see in the UK. I was fascinated with German plumbing and their rolladens when I first moved here. Yeah, I knew things were different, I have been to quite a few different countries, but I was wondering whether the concept of low and high volume flushing was new?
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Post by jackie on Jul 12, 2014 12:03:18 GMT
We have these where I work. Since we are in the middle of a VERY serious drought, i'm all for doing whatever I can to help. They work great. I don't get the whole foot flushing thing. I'm going to wash my hands no matter what. And I'm sure there are as many germs on the doorlock as there are on the flusher... It's completely nonsensical to me. But you can't argue with a foot flusher... Ain't that the truth. I have tried a couple of times, but to no avail.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2014 12:14:47 GMT
We have those here and I foot flush them. So, all my flushes are for solid waste. Yep...this is what I do as well.
As a foot flusher, it's not so much about touching the handle. (because yes, I do wash my hands when I'm finished in the stall) For me, it has much more to do with wanting to keep my face/head/hair as far away from the toilet bowl when you flush because I don't want a septic spray facial. (dramatic? Maybe...sure...I know my face will not be drenched...but some of these public toilets are pretty powerful and I've seen more than a few times water droplets flying out of the toilet...most often landing on the seat...but you think I want my head/face/hair anywhere near there? No thank you)
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Post by conchita on Jul 12, 2014 12:45:48 GMT
We have those here and I foot flush them. So, all my flushes are for solid waste. Yep...this is what I do as well.
As a foot flusher, it's not so much about touching the handle. (because yes, I do wash my hands when I'm finished in the stall) For me, it has much more to do with wanting to keep my face/head/hair as far away from the toilet bowl when you flush because I don't want a septic spray facial. (dramatic? Maybe...sure...I know my face will not be drenched...but some of these public toilets are pretty powerful and I've seen more than a few times water droplets flying out of the toilet...most often landing on the seat...but you think I want my head/face/hair anywhere near there? No thank you)
Ahhh, I can understand that. Thanks for explaining!
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Post by conchita on Jul 12, 2014 12:50:22 GMT
I don't understand the foot flushing rationality either. I do think the person that created those motion sensored/automatic flushing toilets must have been a foot flusher though! And @gar, the light switches, electrical outlets and modes of commode flushing are all different from what you'll see in the UK. I was fascinated with German plumbing and their rolladens when I first moved here. Yeah, I knew things were different, I have been to quite a few different countries, but I was wondering whether the concept of low and high volume flushing was new? Sorry, I should have explained better! The whole low/high volume two button type commode flushers aren't common in the States. They're starting to pop up here and there in public restrooms but most household bathrooms aren't equipped like that.
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Post by katybee on Jul 12, 2014 12:53:23 GMT
We have those here and I foot flush them. So, all my flushes are for solid waste. Yep...this is what I do as well.
As a foot flusher, it's not so much about touching the handle. (because yes, I do wash my hands when I'm finished in the stall) For me, it has much more to do with wanting to keep my face/head/hair as far away from the toilet bowl when you flush because I don't want a septic spray facial. (dramatic? Maybe...sure...I know my face will not be drenched...but some of these public toilets are pretty powerful and I've seen more than a few times water droplets flying out of the toilet...most often landing on the seat...but you think I want my head/face/hair anywhere near there? No thank you)
Wait... Do you think the rest of us just stand over the toilet enjoying the cool mist? My head and face are gone long before the spray arises from the toilet. Ya know this is all in your head--right? But that's OK-we all have our crazy things...
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Post by AN on Jul 12, 2014 12:53:46 GMT
As a foot flusher, it's not so much about touching the handle. (because yes, I do wash my hands when I'm finished in the stall) For me, it has much more to do with wanting to keep my face/head/hair as far away from the toilet bowl when you flush because I don't want a septic spray facial. (dramatic? Maybe...sure...I know my face will not be drenched...but some of these public toilets are pretty powerful and I've seen more than a few times water droplets flying out of the toilet...most often landing on the seat...but you think I want my head/face/hair anywhere near there? No thank you)
You must have extremely short arms or extremely long hair. Have you ever had a bad experience where the toilet splashed your face? Because as an avid hand-flusher, this has never happened, or even gotten close to happening, to me. As others said though, can't argue with the foot flushers.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2014 12:58:22 GMT
Maybe I am an extremely slow flusher or have unusually short arms. I don't know how someone's face could be long gone immediately upon flushing...because the "swoosh" most often happens immediately when you flush. Maybe you guys are just ninja quick with your reflexes.
I was simply explaining that it's not the germs on the handle that make me a foot flusher.
But to each his own.
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Post by myshelly on Jul 12, 2014 13:23:22 GMT
I have been explaining on these foot flush threads for years that this is why I foot flush. At home we close the toilet lids before flushing. I read an article in Parents magazine that closing the lids before flushing reduces the spread of germs throughout the house by more than 80%. Toilet spray can travel up to 25 feet (which is why toothbrushes left on counters are often contaminated). Not all of those droplets are big enough to see or feel, but they are there. When there is an automatic toilet flusher in a public and it happens to flush while in still on the seat I can feel the spray hitting my ass like an unwanted bidet. So do I believe it would hit my face if I hand flushed? Absolutely.
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Post by katybee on Jul 12, 2014 13:38:28 GMT
I have been explaining on these foot flush threads for years that this is why I foot flush. At home we close the toilet lids before flushing. I read an article in Parents magazine that closing the lids before flushing reduces the spread of germs throughout the house by more than 80%. Toilet spray can travel up to 25 feet (which is why toothbrushes left on counters are often contaminated). Not all of those droplets are big enough to see or feel, but they are there. When there is an automatic toilet flusher in a public and it happens to flush while in still on the seat I can feel the spray hitting my ass like an unwanted bidet. So do I believe it would hit my face if I hand flushed? Absolutely. But even when you foot flush--you're not 25 feet away...and the spray is ALL THROUGH the bathroom... So while you're washing your hands, you're getting sprayed. When you walk into the bathroom, you're walking into a fine mist of everyone's toilet spray . I'm not saying toilet spray isn't real.... I'm just saying that foot flushing is giving you a false sense of protection. (As is closing the lid at home. Unless your toothbrush is hermetically sealed, it's going to get a microscopic bits of pee and poop on it. Sorry....)
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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2014 13:43:54 GMT
And sure, my head/face/hair is still within spraying distance (according to the articles) but at least it's as far away from the bowl as possible when I flush.
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Post by Loydene on Jul 12, 2014 13:45:50 GMT
I think it is a non-issue because I'm sure I don't know anyone who creates "solid waste" in a public facility.
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Post by gar on Jul 12, 2014 13:59:40 GMT
I have been explaining on these foot flush threads for years that this is why I foot flush. At home we close the toilet lids before flushing. I read an article in Parents magazine that closing the lids before flushing reduces the spread of germs throughout the house by more than 80%. Toilet spray can travel up to 25 feet (which is why toothbrushes left on counters are often contaminated). Not all of those droplets are big enough to see or feel, but they are there. When there is an automatic toilet flusher in a public and it happens to flush while in still on the seat I can feel the spray hitting my ass like an unwanted bidet. So do I believe it would hit my face if I hand flushed? Absolutely. But even when you foot flush--you're not 25 feet away...and the spray is ALL THROUGH the bathroom... So while you're washing your hands, you're getting sprayed. When you walk into the bathroom, you're walking into a fine mist of everyone's toilet spray . I'm not saying toilet spray isn't real.... I'm just saying that foot flushing is giving you a false sense of protection. (As is closing the lid at home. Unless your toothbrush is hermetically sealed, it's going to get a microscopic bits of pee and poop on it. Sorry....) It's amazing you all survive!!!
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