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2. Flush toilet - Wikipedia

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   A flush toilet (also known as a flushing toilet, water closet (WC); see also toilet names) is a toilet that disposes of human waste (i.e., urine and feces) by collecting it in a bowl and then using the force of water to channel it ("flush" it) through a drainpipe to another location for treatment, either nearby or at a communal facility.

3. How to Fix a Running Toilet and ZERO Plumbing Skills ... - AOL

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   Fixing a running toilet is a task that if you put your mind to it, you can do all on your own (without professional help). We have a step-by-step guide to DIY.

4. Flushing trough - Wikipedia

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   The mechanism of a flushing trough: pulling the flush chain (1) rocks the flush lever (2) and lifts the siphon plate (3), forcing water over the top of the siphon (4) and starting the flush. Water is sucked through a connecting pipe (5) from the timing box (6) and air enters the timing bottle through the vent pipe (7) until the box is empty and ...

5. Two weeks without running water: This is life in Western ...

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   “It’s been hell. You can’t brush your teeth. You can’t wash your hands. I can’t fill up the dog’s bowl. I can’t take a shower. I can’t mop my floors. But it’s fun. I don’t need ...

6. Plumbing fixture - Wikipedia

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   The visible water surface in a toilet is the top of the trap's water seal. Each fixture drain, with exceptions, must be vented so that negative air pressure in the drain cannot siphon the trap dry, to prevent positive air pressure in the sewer from forcing gases past the water seal, and to prevent explosive sewer gas buildup.

7. 12 Things You Should Never Flush Down the Toilet - AOL

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   Not only can butts clog toilets and pipes — especially those with plastic tips and filters — the toxic chemicals inside can leach into the water system. Butts should be thoroughly extinguished ...