We had been having trouble with one of our toilets water valve making
lots of noise. It sounded like a jet taking off. I assumed it was
getting ready to explode. Since I had gotten knocked off-line after
writing a long mail, I thought I might as well tackle this job since I
was already ****ed off. It seems I get ****ed off when I do plumbing
because I am not a plumber and usually have to do the job twice.

I went to the toilet that I was going to work on to get a "look-see"
of what I was going to need. It appeared that the water shut-off valve
was down on the left, also the fill-tube connection was on the left. I
also noticed that the flush lever was on the left. I went to the other
2 bathrooms in the house and all were the same. I can't remember ever
seeing another type, or what I call "right-handed".

I never really paid much attention to this before, but since I am old
and arthritic, I have to decide IF I want to tackle this job. 20 years
ago I wouldn't have hesitated. I decided that since I have 2 other
toilets, I don't have to have this done in one day. I looked at the
connections and found out I only needed a 1/2" wrench and a pair of
water pump pliers. Could it be that easy?

I shut off the water supply valve and flushed the toilet to expel the
water that was in the tank. I soaked up what little water remained and
disassembled the fill unit. So far I have dripped a drop. My wife will
be happy!

After taking the fill tube and fill valve out, I went down to the
hardware store to get a new one. They didn't have the same kind as I
have. Just my luck! I asked the clerk if the new "fits-all" valve
would work. He praised them, so I bought it.

After opening it up, it looked extremely simple to install. There were
a bunch of parts that didn't look faniliar to me. My wife said to read
the directions. To her surprise, I did and am glad of it, since most
of the parts weren't needed for my type of hook-up. I probably
would've tried to make all the parts fit. :-)

After twisting my body in ways that I haven't done for many years, I
got everything hooked up and working great. It was a piece of cake and
no leaks.....so far. :-)

Anyway, does anybody know why everything is on the left? All 3 of my
toilets are close to the walls, tub, or vanities. I would think that
since most people are right-handed, they would want everything on the
right. It would even be easier for me to flush it if the lever was on
the right, even sitting down giving a "courtesy flush". I am even
right footed and in public restrooms I normally use my foot to flush.

Reaching around, over and under the toilet, getting my useless left
hand and arm out of the way so the right hand can do the work,
would've been much easier had the supply valve and fill-valve were
located on the right.

What are your thoughts?

Hank

On Nov 7, 2:14*pm, Hank wrote:
We had been having trouble with one of our toilets water valve making
lots of noise. It sounded like a jet taking off. I assumed it was
getting ready to explode. Since I had gotten knocked off-line after
writing a long mail, I thought I might as well tackle this job since I
was already ****ed off. It seems I get ****ed off when I do plumbing
because I am not a plumber and usually have to do the job twice.

I went to the toilet that I was going to work on to get a "look-see"
of what I was going to need. It appeared that the water shut-off valve
was down on the left, also the fill-tube connection was on the left. I
also noticed that the flush lever was on the left. I went to the other
2 bathrooms in the house and all were the same. I can't remember ever
seeing another type, or what I call "right-handed".

I never really paid much attention to this before, but since I am old
and arthritic, I have to decide IF I want to tackle this job. 20 years
ago I wouldn't have hesitated. I decided that since I have 2 other
toilets, I don't have to have this done in one day. I looked at the
connections and found out I only needed a 1/2" wrench and a pair of
water pump pliers. Could it be that easy?

I shut off the water supply valve and flushed the toilet to expel the
water that was in the tank. I soaked up what little water remained and
disassembled the fill unit. So far I have dripped a drop. My wife will
be happy!

After taking the fill tube and fill valve out, I went down to the
hardware store to get a new one. They didn't have the same kind as I
have. Just my luck! I asked the clerk if the new "fits-all" valve
would work. He praised them, so I bought it.

After opening it up, it looked extremely simple to install. There were
a bunch of parts that didn't look faniliar to me. My wife said to read
the directions. To her surprise, I did and am glad of it, since most
of the parts weren't needed for my type of hook-up. I probably
would've tried to make all the parts fit. :-)

After twisting my body in ways that I haven't done for many years, I
got everything hooked up and working great. It was a piece of cake and
no leaks.....so far. :-)

Anyway, does anybody know why everything is on the left? All 3 of my
toilets are close to the walls, tub, or vanities. I would think that
since most people are right-handed, they would want everything on the
right. It would even be easier for me to flush it if the lever was on
the right, even sitting down giving a "courtesy flush". I am even
right footed and in public restrooms I normally use my foot to flush.

Reaching around, over and under the toilet, getting my useless left
hand and arm out of the way so the right hand can do the work,
would've been much easier had the supply valve and fill-valve were
located on the right.

What are your thoughts?

Hank

Maybe the handle is on the left since right-handed people, the most
common, might have a dirty right hand

Hank wrote:

Anyway, does anybody know why everything is on the left? All 3 of my
toilets are close to the walls, tub, or vanities. I would think that
since most people are right-handed, they would want everything on the
right. It would even be easier for me to flush it if the lever was on
the right, even sitting down giving a "courtesy flush". I am even
right footed and in public restrooms I normally use my foot to flush.


You may be on to something. I've seen a couple with a push button on top of
the tank, but never on the right.

Some sort of conspiracy, you ask me.

On 11/7/2011 12:14, Hank wrote:

Anyway, does anybody know why everything is on the left? All 3 of my
toilets are close to the walls, tub, or vanities. I would think that
since most people are right-handed, they would want everything on the
right.

Thanks to the Americans with Disabilities Act you can now find toilets
with flush levers on either side. They may be special order or some
models may be reversible with a filler plate on the opposite side.

As for why on the left, my guess would be that traditionally the left
hand is used for "unclean" activities.

On Mon, 7 Nov 2011 12:14:46 -0800 (PST), Hank
wrote:



I went to the toilet that I was going to work on to get a "look-see"
of what I was going to need. It appeared that the water shut-off valve
was down on the left, also the fill-tube connection was on the left. I
also noticed that the flush lever was on the left. I went to the other
2 bathrooms in the house and all were the same. I can't remember ever
seeing another type, or what I call "right-handed".





Anyway, does anybody know why everything is on the left? All 3 of my
toilets are close to the walls, tub, or vanities. I would think that
since most people are right-handed, they would want everything on the
right. It would even be easier for me to flush it if the lever was on
the right, even sitting down giving a "courtesy flush".

If you hit the lever while seated, you'd use your right hand.

FWIW, most of the toilets (maybe all?) I've encountered in Europe were
right handed. The bowls are of poor design though. They have a very
small water pool on the bottom and are more prone to streaking. They
always have a brush next to them, in homes and public places.

On Mon, 7 Nov 2011 12:14:46 -0800 (PST), Hank wrote:

I went to the toilet that I was going to work on to get a "look-see"
of what I was going to need. It appeared that the water shut-off valve
was down on the left, also the fill-tube connection was on the left. I
also noticed that the flush lever was on the left. I went to the other
2 bathrooms in the house and all were the same. I can't remember ever
seeing another type, or what I call "right-handed".


What are your thoughts?

In the Southern Hemisphere they are right-handed.

"Hank" wrote in message
...
We had been having trouble with one of our toilets water valve making
lots of noise. It sounded like a jet taking off. I assumed it was
getting ready to explode. Since I had gotten knocked off-line after
writing a long mail, I thought I might as well tackle this job since I
was already ****ed off. It seems I get ****ed off when I do plumbing
because I am not a plumber and usually have to do the job twice.

I went to the toilet that I was going to work on to get a "look-see"
of what I was going to need. It appeared that the water shut-off valve
was down on the left, also the fill-tube connection was on the left. I
also noticed that the flush lever was on the left. I went to the other
2 bathrooms in the house and all were the same. I can't remember ever
seeing another type, or what I call "right-handed".

I never really paid much attention to this before, but since I am old
and arthritic, I have to decide IF I want to tackle this job. 20 years
ago I wouldn't have hesitated. I decided that since I have 2 other
toilets, I don't have to have this done in one day. I looked at the
connections and found out I only needed a 1/2" wrench and a pair of
water pump pliers. Could it be that easy?

I shut off the water supply valve and flushed the toilet to expel the
water that was in the tank. I soaked up what little water remained and
disassembled the fill unit. So far I have dripped a drop. My wife will
be happy!

After taking the fill tube and fill valve out, I went down to the
hardware store to get a new one. They didn't have the same kind as I
have. Just my luck! I asked the clerk if the new "fits-all" valve
would work. He praised them, so I bought it.

After opening it up, it looked extremely simple to install. There were
a bunch of parts that didn't look faniliar to me. My wife said to read
the directions. To her surprise, I did and am glad of it, since most
of the parts weren't needed for my type of hook-up. I probably
would've tried to make all the parts fit. :-)

After twisting my body in ways that I haven't done for many years, I
got everything hooked up and working great. It was a piece of cake and
no leaks.....so far. :-)

Anyway, does anybody know why everything is on the left? All 3 of my
toilets are close to the walls, tub, or vanities. I would think that
since most people are right-handed, they would want everything on the
right. It would even be easier for me to flush it if the lever was on
the right, even sitting down giving a "courtesy flush". I am even
right footed and in public restrooms I normally use my foot to flush.

Reaching around, over and under the toilet, getting my useless left
hand and arm out of the way so the right hand can do the work,
would've been much easier had the supply valve and fill-valve were
located on the right.

What are your thoughts?

Hank

Everyone I've seen is on the right. Think of the way vehicles are
referred to, left or right side. Think about how when you order a door, for
the swing, you put your back to it.

I think what you actually want is a left handed mechanism, so when you face
the toilet, it's on the right.

I can hear the arguments now!

Why do people stand up b/4 flushing? Do they look in the bowl? Gross!

Curt wrote:

"Hank" wrote in message
...

We had been having trouble with one of our toilets water valve making
lots of noise. It sounded like a jet taking off. I assumed it was
getting ready to explode. Since I had gotten knocked off-line after
writing a long mail, I thought I might as well tackle this job since I
was already ****ed off. It seems I get ****ed off when I do plumbing
because I am not a plumber and usually have to do the job twice.

I went to the toilet that I was going to work on to get a "look-see"
of what I was going to need. It appeared that the water shut-off valve
was down on the left, also the fill-tube connection was on the left. I
also noticed that the flush lever was on the left. I went to the other
2 bathrooms in the house and all were the same. I can't remember ever
seeing another type, or what I call "right-handed".

I never really paid much attention to this before, but since I am old
and arthritic, I have to decide IF I want to tackle this job. 20 years
ago I wouldn't have hesitated. I decided that since I have 2 other
toilets, I don't have to have this done in one day. I looked at the
connections and found out I only needed a 1/2" wrench and a pair of
water pump pliers. Could it be that easy?

I shut off the water supply valve and flushed the toilet to expel the
water that was in the tank. I soaked up what little water remained and
disassembled the fill unit. So far I have dripped a drop. My wife will
be happy!

After taking the fill tube and fill valve out, I went down to the
hardware store to get a new one. They didn't have the same kind as I
have. Just my luck! I asked the clerk if the new "fits-all" valve
would work. He praised them, so I bought it.

After opening it up, it looked extremely simple to install. There were
a bunch of parts that didn't look faniliar to me. My wife said to read
the directions. To her surprise, I did and am glad of it, since most
of the parts weren't needed for my type of hook-up. I probably
would've tried to make all the parts fit. :-)

After twisting my body in ways that I haven't done for many years, I
got everything hooked up and working great. It was a piece of cake and
no leaks.....so far. :-)

Anyway, does anybody know why everything is on the left? All 3 of my
toilets are close to the walls, tub, or vanities. I would think that
since most people are right-handed, they would want everything on the
right. It would even be easier for me to flush it if the lever was on
the right, even sitting down giving a "courtesy flush". I am even
right footed and in public restrooms I normally use my foot to flush.

Reaching around, over and under the toilet, getting my useless left
hand and arm out of the way so the right hand can do the work,
would've been much easier had the supply valve and fill-valve were
located on the right.

What are your thoughts?

Hank


Everyone I've seen is on the right. Think of the way vehicles are
referred to, left or right side. Think about how when you order a door, for
the swing, you put your back to it.

I think what you actually want is a left handed mechanism, so when you face
the toilet, it's on the right.

I can hear the arguments now!

Why do people stand up b/4 flushing? Do they look in the bowl? Gross!




So they can wipe their backsides and easily toss the toilet paper into
the bowl before flushing of course.

And...

Because some men's balls hang so low that the bowl's water level may
touch them if it rises much during the flush cysle. DAMHIKT

Jeff


--
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(W1BSV + Brass Rat '57 EE)
The speed of light is 1.8*10e12 furlongs per fortnight.

I have never considered the question. You did manage to get
me thinking. Which is often a good thing.

I hope someday when I'm more elderly than at present, I'll
still be able to repair things. If people live to 100, then
I'm middle age.

--
Christopher A. Young
Learn more about Jesus
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..


"Hank" wrote in message
...
We had been having trouble with one of our toilets water
valve making
lots of noise. It sounded like a jet taking off. I assumed
it was
getting ready to explode. Since I had gotten knocked
off-line after
writing a long mail, I thought I might as well tackle this
job since I
was already ****ed off. It seems I get ****ed off when I do
plumbing
because I am not a plumber and usually have to do the job
twice.

I went to the toilet that I was going to work on to get a
"look-see"
of what I was going to need. It appeared that the water
shut-off valve
was down on the left, also the fill-tube connection was on
the left. I
also noticed that the flush lever was on the left. I went to
the other
2 bathrooms in the house and all were the same. I can't
remember ever
seeing another type, or what I call "right-handed".

I never really paid much attention to this before, but since
I am old
and arthritic, I have to decide IF I want to tackle this
job. 20 years
ago I wouldn't have hesitated. I decided that since I have 2
other
toilets, I don't have to have this done in one day. I looked
at the
connections and found out I only needed a 1/2" wrench and a
pair of
water pump pliers. Could it be that easy?

I shut off the water supply valve and flushed the toilet to
expel the
water that was in the tank. I soaked up what little water
remained and
disassembled the fill unit. So far I have dripped a drop. My
wife will
be happy!

After taking the fill tube and fill valve out, I went down
to the
hardware store to get a new one. They didn't have the same
kind as I
have. Just my luck! I asked the clerk if the new "fits-all"
valve
would work. He praised them, so I bought it.

After opening it up, it looked extremely simple to install.
There were
a bunch of parts that didn't look faniliar to me. My wife
said to read
the directions. To her surprise, I did and am glad of it,
since most
of the parts weren't needed for my type of hook-up. I
probably
would've tried to make all the parts fit. :-)

After twisting my body in ways that I haven't done for many
years, I
got everything hooked up and working great. It was a piece
of cake and
no leaks.....so far. :-)

Anyway, does anybody know why everything is on the left? All
3 of my
toilets are close to the walls, tub, or vanities. I would
think that
since most people are right-handed, they would want
everything on the
right. It would even be easier for me to flush it if the
lever was on
the right, even sitting down giving a "courtesy flush". I am
even
right footed and in public restrooms I normally use my foot
to flush.

Reaching around, over and under the toilet, getting my
useless left
hand and arm out of the way so the right hand can do the
work,
would've been much easier had the supply valve and
fill-valve were
located on the right.

What are your thoughts?

Hank

On Nov 8, 8:24*am, Kuskokwim wrote:


In the Southern Hemisphere they are right-handed.

Went to vote today and then went to a restaurant for breakfast. My
wife went to the restroom and came back and told me the flush lever
was on the right side (as you face the toilet). She knew I had been
pondering this and she just wanted to torture me.

I went to the mens, same thing. The water valve wa on the left tho.
Maybe I just never paid much attention until I had to work on one.

I must be getting Altzheimers. Well, maybe only Halfheimers.

Hank ~~~~ trying to figure out if it was the wife or the kids that
made me Half crazy :-)

I've always assumed that it was to make it easier for people (mostly
right-handed) who want to flush while seated, since most people could
easily reach either side with either hand while standing...

I know that opposite-side models are available, since when ordering a
replacement handle for ours, I was not paying attention and
accidentally ordered one for the wrong side.

(I heated it over the stove and bent it into a usable shape. For some
reason, none of the "universal" ones work for this toilet and I didn't
feel like waiting another few days.)

On Tue, 8 Nov 2011 09:26:30 -0500, "Curt" wrote:




Why do people stand up b/4 flushing? Do they look in the bowl? Gross!



Not every day, but your doctor will tell you that you should look once
in a while and not the color. Very dark can indicate blood in the
stool and serious problems.

On Tue, 08 Nov 2011 12:07:45 -0500, jeff_wisnia
wrote:



And...

Because some men's balls hang so low that the bowl's water level may
touch them if it rises much during the flush cysle. DAMHIKT

Jeff

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