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How does the flush toilet work?

Updated: 9/16/2023
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Water is released suddenly from the tank and floods into the bowl. This will then flow over the S bend and down the drain. There are some differences in bowl and S bend design, but most are basically similar.

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First you need to do your business. Then there is a little handle and you pull that down. After that it should just go into the hole.

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