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2. Flushing trough - Wikipedia

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   The flushing trough was developed by Adamsez Limited and a patent was issued to MJ Adams in 1912 for a flushing trough that used the bell siphon flushing system. [1] A further patent was issued in 1928 to AH Adams for a flushing trough that used the plate siphon mechanism, [2] marketed as the 'Epic'. Advertisements by Adamsez stated that 25,000 ...

3. Dual flush toilet - Wikipedia

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   There are also dual-flush toilets that use a siphon valve operated by a lever rather than buttons, with a ≤ 6L full flush, and a ≤ 3L half-flush if the flush handle is held down [8] or released immediately after flushing. [9] Tipping bucket. The tipping bucket cistern can operate in a dual flush mode when the lever is rotated halfway 2.5/5 ...

4. File:Siphonic WC cistern.svg - Wikipedia

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   A perforated disc (4) covered by a flexible plate or flap (5) is joined by the siphon rod (6) to the flush lever. Pressing the lever raises the plate, forces water over the top of the siphon into the vertical pipe, and starts the siphonic discharge. Water flows past the flap until the cistern is empty, air enters the siphon and the flush stops.

5. 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.

6. US senators vow action after briefing on Chinese Salt Typhoon ...

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   WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. government agencies held a classified briefing for all senators on Wednesday on China's alleged efforts known as Salt Typhoon to burrow deep into American ...

7. Cistern - Wikipedia

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   The modern toilet utilises a cistern to reserve and hold the correct amount of water required to flush the toilet bowl. In earlier toilets, the cistern was located high above the toilet bowl and connected to it by a long pipe. It was necessary to pull a hanging chain connected to a release valve located inside the cistern in order to flush the ...