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Dual Flush Toilets Help you Save Water and Money

bathroom_wall_hung_toilet_01Most people will be shocked to discover that their toilet flushing is one of the major water usages in the house. The gallons of water that get used every time you flush is substantial, and this is something that we do not think about or simply take for granted.

The dual flush toilet system is designed to avoid this wastage of water. The system gives you the choice between choosing two different flushes. Thus, the flush for the liquid waste will use a minimal amount of water in comparison to solid waste which will use more.

Therefore it should now become more clear why this system works in saving water.  The two button system gives you the choice to choose between the flush for solid waste and liquid waste. Therefore depending on your situation, you will choose the most appropriate option. After all, why use more water than is necessary to flush down liquid waste?  There is no need to use a whole tank of water for liquid waste.  This way you will do your part in contributing to the environment in a beneficial way.  A further advantage is that  using only half of the water will also reduce your water bill.

How much difference is there?

Many reports have indicated that using a dual flush system as opposed to a conventional system can reduce water consumption up to 67%. The amount of water that can be saved is so substantial that some countries have even passed laws to ensure that only dual flush systems are installed in homes. This is particularly the case in countries where they are suffering from low water shortages.

Flashy designs

Another positive point in installing a dual flush toilet system is that there are a a wide variety of models to choose from. As dual flush toilet systems become more popular and their worth is realised, the companies are competing to make them look as innovative and pleasing as possible. The dual flush systems come in a variety of styles, suited for different tastes.

Drawback with the dual flush system

One drawback is that it is quite tricky installing this system, as the process is much more complicated than your average toilet installation. If you decide to install a dual flush toilet system in your home, make sure you contact a professional plumber. This will ensure that your new system gets installed the way you want it, and problem-free.

In today's modern society we need to be more environmentally concious than ever before. It is very easy to forget that our natural resources are dwindling rapidly, and we should all be making more of an effort in order to conserve them as much as possible. Using a dual flush toilet system will help the environment considerably in conserving water. The installation costs may be slightly higher than the average toilet, however it will be worth the extra cost in saving water.


This page has been written with contributions from Gas Safe engineers from London and plumbers from Mill Hill. Several of the company's heating engineers from Essex have worked on similar issues as well as some of our plumbing and heating engineers from Kingston Upon Thames and our Cricklewood experienced heating engineers.

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