TwoFlush: A Dual-Flush Retrofit for Your Favorite Bowl
by Jacob Gordon, Nashville, TN on 08.18.06
Look through history and it’s clear: inspiration comes in the loo. The low-flow showerhead, the waterless urinal, integrated sink/toilet, and group bathing are no doubt the product of inspired water closet thinking. A man named Joe Molho had such a moment of clarity while using his brother’s dual-flush in Israel. Dual-flush toilets are a brilliant concept, and Europe and Asia have had them in effect for some time. They haven’t made a whole lot of headway in the States, however. For those of us not ready to spring for a whole new system, a Canadian company called Aquanotion is offering the TwoFlush, a retrofit kit for your existing toilet. This $50 system replaces the inner mechanism of the tank but not the tank itself, and the installation (they claim) is a simple DIY job. Aquanotion also offers a replacement tank system for $115. The eco-cleverness of the dual-flush design, of course, is that the user is given the option of a partial flush for liquid waste or the standard full flush for solid. We Westerners want choice, right? :: TwoFlush via Hugg
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In the San Gabriel Valley suburbs of Los Angeles County, the water district is doing a trade in for a dual flush Aussie toilet. They're basically held every month, and all you do is trade in your old toilet, for which they recycle.
I love this dual flush toilet, as it uses little water and it looks stylish.
Most North American toilets can do a half flush with no modification. Flush as normal, then a few seconds later, gently tap the handle down. This will close the valve, stopping the flush midway.
I remodeled my bathroom recently and bought a dual-flush made by Toto. It was easy to install, looks great and works fantastic. Ironically, it cost less than most of their standard toilets. There are choices but we have to look for them. This was a no-brainer.
You can get an adjustable flapper, install it in 5 minutes, and set it for a low volume flush. Then, you can just hold down the handle for a full flush. About $8.50 for the part, much cheaper than the Two-Flush, and fewer discarded parts go to the landfill.
http://www.gaiam.com/retail/product/02-0205
found a similar system, but cheaper.
These guys come right to your house and do a complete Dual Flush Conversion on your existing toilet with amazing results.and the cost is suprisingly low.
I was surprised to find out that my 6 litre toilet was actually using 9 litres per flush at the factory setting .They simply shut off the water supply and marked the water level inside the tank.Then after they flushed the toilet they measured how much water it took to get it back up to the water mark.
I was dissapointed at how much more water I was using than I thought.
Now after the conversion I am using only 4 litres for liquids and 6 litres for a full flush.
This is a perfect solution for someone who wants to save their toilet and conserve water at the same time.They are called
Dual Flush Conversions Ltd.
I couldn't believe they can do all that for only $75.oo , but they did it , and they did it well.
None of these quick fixes address the neccessary replacement of the seals and washers in the cistern.
Removing the tank from the bowl in order to replace a leaky flush valve , or replace tank bolt washers is more than most handyfolk are willing to undertake.
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Thank you all.
I've been looking for a dual flush retrofit for awhile. Unfortunately, I keep finding companies that have retrofits but they use water for a full flush than a standard post 1992 US toilet which uses 1.6 gallons per flush. Just food for thought. Keep greening!!