While toilets may seem pretty straightforward, there is actually more than one way they can work to dispose of waste. Toilets run the gamut of flush features, and these can be important to consider when selecting the right units for your home or work setting.
Gravity-Feed
The gravity-feed toilet is a very common fixture in modern bathrooms, and perhaps the oldest modern toilet unit around. With this unit, it’s all in the name: gravity is used to flush waste. Specifically, water from the toilet tank is released into the bowl at the press of the flush valve, and the water pushes waste downward through the trapway. With gravity-feed toilets, the circular motion of the flushing water is used to simultaneously clean the bowl.
Pressure-Assisted
The pressure-assisted toilet is the power tool of the modern bathroom. Pressurized air compels water from the tank into the bowl with great force, creating a loud, abrupt flushing sound. While far more efficient than your standard gravity-feed unit, a pressure-assisted toilet is best suited to large family homes or public restrooms that see a lot of use.
Dual-Flush
Dual-flush toilets are a mixture of the above options for an effective, yet environmentally friendly method of waste disposal. When using this unit, you have the option of selecting between a half-strength flush and a full flush. The half-strength is equivalent to a gravity-feed toilet and is used for liquid waste disposals. The full-strength will dispose waste with the force of a pressure-assisted toilet and is used for solid waste.
Waterless
The waterless self-contained toilet is an option of increasing popularity on worksites or campsites. These totally dry units collect waste in a receptacle beneath the seat. Waterless toilets range in quality, with the latest and best unit featuring an electric-powered, odorless disposal system with double-bagging technology for easy switch-outs. This could be perfect for travelers on the go!
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