This was first introduced in 1980 in Australia, by Bruce Thompson, since then it has travelled continents and has remained one of best examples of smart engineering in toilets. The logic is simple, liquid waste needs less water to clear than solid waste does, so why waste litres of water everytime.
A standard flush can use around 6 litres of water, while a dual-flush system typically uses around 4-6 litres for a full flush and less than 3 litres for a half flush. The buttons are usually differentiated by size or markings.
Now, let’s do the math using baby logic.
Big Button = Big Water = Poo
Small Button = Small Water = Pee
Or in other words, with solid responsibilities come bigger flush buttons!
And no, pressing both buttons does not create a super flush. It simply activates the larger flush.
The bigger idea is water conservation. A typical family of four can save ~20,000-30,000 litres of water by choosing the right flush annually using dual flush.
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