Flushing toilets?

[214fingerman214]

Ok, im a newbie and this might be a dumb question. But im going to ask anyway... lol. ive lived in dorm type of facilities, and we always had a courtesy flush rule. Ive seen on youtube videos touring the cabins and theres a sign over toilet that says something like close lid before flushing. .!!!!! So does this mean No courtflushes, will someone get sucked in some how...

[shadoweyeone]

The system works on a strong vacuum system and the force of the water flow is pretty strong, they want you to close the lid first so that you do not get spray outside the bowl.

[smeyer418]

LOL no. but in many ones the flush is behind the seat cover anyway. They use air pressure just like on airplanes. No one would get sucked in but its best to close them anyway(It has to do with spray)...

[John Bull]

The flushing system operates by vacuum, similar to aircraft systems.

Sometimes the button's located behind the lid so you have to close the lid in order to push the button, but it's always recommended to close the lid before flushing.

This is because several small children are lost on every cruise, when they fail to close the lid & get sucked into the system :D

 

JB :)

[OCruisers]

Best not to do the courtesy flush on cruise ships. :rolleyes:

 

LuLu

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[214fingerman214]

Lol.. ok... i wouldnt want to end up with a big hickey on my butt... how would i explain that..l ll olol:D

[cb at sea]

Whether on a ship or in your home, the lid should always be closed! When you flush, a "mist" of toilet water is expelled from the toilet.....closing the lid keeps that to a minimum! If your toilet is near your sink (or toothbrush), everything gets covered in that mist!

Close the lid!

[JustCruiseMe]

I understand the lid closing thing but it doesn't work all the time because we are on a septic system and go by the wipe twice flush once mantra.

[214fingerman214]

I was just asking... in prison they dont have lids ,so you had to courtesy flush...:D

[Sherlock43031]

Common sense..

[lcmslady]

the flushing system operates by vacuum, similar to aircraft systems.

Sometimes the button's located behind the lid so you have to close the lid in order to push the button, but it's always recommended to close the lid before flushing.

This is because several small children are lost on every cruise, when they fail to close the lid & get sucked into the system :d

 

jb :)

 

lol :d

[A2Mich]

And if you're a guy, you may sustain bodily injury to your private regions!!! LOL

 

 

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[214fingerman214]

Ouch!!!!

[notentirelynormal]

The flushing system operates by vacuum, similar to aircraft systems.

Sometimes the button's located behind the lid so you have to close the lid in order to push the button, but it's always recommended to close the lid before flushing.

This is because several small children are lost on every cruise, when they fail to close the lid & get sucked into the system :D

 

JB :)

 

HEY! I had a drink in my mouth when I read this. Not nice!

[Keith1010]

You should close it and it has more to do with germs.

 

Keith

[Underwatr]

LOL no. but in many ones the flush is behind the seat cover anyway. They use air pressure just like on airplanes. No one would get sucked in but its best to close them anyway(It has to do with spray)...

Onboard comedians often have a joke involving someone getting sucked in and stuck to the seat. It involves a hat... :D

[smeyer418]

Onboard comedians often have a joke involving someone getting sucked in and stuck to the seat. It involves a hat... :D

yes but its just a joke it never really happens...although when I leave the cabin I sometimes put a small green leprechaun hat in the john just for laughs...

[navybankerteacher]

I understand the lid closing thing but it doesn't work all the time because we are on a septic system and go by the wipe twice flush once mantra.

 

How does this interfere with closing the lid before flushing?

[Laughing Angel]

LOL @John Bull :D

 

Always close the lid before flushing.

[JustCruiseMe]

How does this interfere with closing the lid before flushing?

Because if you are still sitting on it for more wipes you aren't going to stand up, close the lid, flush, open the lid, then sit back down. lol

[sonu1981]

Does the toilet ever get plugged up?

[smeyer418]

Does the toilet ever get plugged up?

yes especially when people put things in they shouldn't

[Lerin]

What in the world is a courtesy flush? :confused:

 

Oh my, never mind...just Googled it.

[A2Mich]

What in the world is a courtesy flush? :confused:

 

It's when you're "downloading" and you flush away the evidence midway through the download process so as to offend others with any "objectionable odors."

 

 

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[sprint180]

OH, I was going to ask the same question. Had no idea. Don't know what the hat joke is either. I live such a sheltered life.