Re: Misuse, Susan Gawarecki's response

[Jim Muckerheide <jmuckerheide@delphi.com>]

Eric, Group,

Granted the 'risk' that you pose, but this is really a non-problem with a
little effort.

Pouring without splashing is relatively easy: e.g., use a spout (e.g.,
watering can config), establish a stream slowly and increase the rate. Use a
'splash guard' (like the gas pumps) if you want a little more 'control.' Or
into a shield/funnel set on the bowl. And this doesn't need to be 'by hand' -
put the source "bucket" on a rack (elevate a mop bucket rack) that allows the
bucket to tilt (like a silver gravy boat :-). Or, use a hose from the water
tap in the sink. You can discharge under the water surface with either config
- and even avoid decontaminating the end of the hose/funnel with a disposable
plastic nipple at the end that goes away. :-)

Regards, Jim
muckerheide@mediaone.net
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denison.8@osu.edu wrote:
> 
> Jim Muckerheide wrote:
> >
> >How about: Don't flush (cover handle), pour water from a bucket to flush to
> >prevent 'swishing' action. Do it also before use to reduce the reservoir of
> >water in the bowl? (Then use liquid/spray-wax?)
> >
> I'd recommend against this, for the same reason that chemistry students are
> taught to add acids and bases to water, and not vice versa.  When you pour
> one liquid into another of similar density, any splashes will consist
> almost entirely of material already in the bowl.  Unless the pourer is
> extraordinarily careful (and lucky), you'll get more contaminated human
> waste spattered around from pouring the bucket than you ever did with
> flushing.
> 
> I'd suggest asking a plumber if the toilet can be set up so the valve from
> the tank opens slower and stays open longer.  If you can get the bowl
> contents to empty before the rinse water gets too strong and the water
> continues to run into the bowl for a while, it might rinse the stuff out
> from under the rim.
> 
> Eric Denison
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> Columbus OH 43229-5216
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