Did you know that these two buttons have a much more interesting function than simply flushing the toilet?
Modern toilets offer two flushing options, one smaller than the other. They are called “dual flush” toilets, but have you ever wondered about the purpose of this feature? Here’s the answer.
Dual flush toilets have two buttons or levers that control separate valves, one larger than the other. The main goal is to reduce water waste.
The larger button releases between 6 and 9 liters of water, while the smaller one only uses 3 to 4.5 liters. The large button is for solid waste, and the small one for liquids.
So, how much water can we actually save?
In fact, switching from a traditional system to a dual flush model can allow a family to reduce water consumption by up to 20,000 liters per year. It’s environmentally friendly and helps lower costs, although installing such a system may be a little more expensive than a traditional setup.
