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Default Calculating gallons used by a toilet

On Jul 15, 10:57*am, Hipupchuck wrote:
WhiteTea77581wrote:
On Jul 15, 7:50 am, ransley wrote:
On Jul 15, 7:43 am, Hipupchuck wrote:


WhiteTea77581wrote:
I searched the internet and found some different formulas for
calculating the volume of water used by a toilet.
I took measurements of a toilet made in the 1950's and the inside
measurements of the bowl were
18 x 14 x 9 inches . The height was measured from the bottom of the
bowl to the fill line.
Does anyone know the correct formula for calculating how many gallons
that represents?
Thanks.
I have an old toilet probably 50's era. It is 6 x 19 and the water level
goes from 2 to 6.75 inches. (6x19x4.75) = 541.5 cu in or 2.3 gallons per
flush.
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2.3 isnt much, 1.6 is new low flush units and my old ones use near 5.


My daughter has one of new 1.6 gallon toilets.


I have nicknamed them "3 flushers".


Andy


Depends on the amount of fiber in your diet. Increase your fiber for a
one flush sitting.


Keep your day job, you won't make it as a comedienne.

Andy