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How do I save water per flush on a toilet?

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In addition to a low-flush toilet, you may want to consider a product called Sink Twice, which uses the soapy water from washing hands and brushing teeth in the toilet tank to flush with, and makes most toilets more efficient using fill cycle diversion.

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Can an existing flushing mechanism be converted to low-flush without changing the toilet?

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No. It's best, easiest, and least invasive to limit the amount of water used for a flush. Messing with the flush valve can ruin the toilet's overall performance.

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A floating thing will not be flushed properly with a low volume of water. What should I do?

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Take the filled bottle out of the tank and let the tank fill to the proper volume before flushing.

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Will this reduce clogging?

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No and it may actually increase clogging, since you're changing the designed performance of the toilet.

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How difficult is it to convert a toilet to a low-flush toilet?

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It's very simple. All you do is fill an empty bottle with water and place it in the toilet's tank to reduce the tank's volume.

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Can I lower the water level in the toilet bowl?

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No, you cannot. The bowl level is part of the toilet's default design.

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Can that container act as a ball valve?

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While this is technically possible, it might be a difficult fit and seal. You might need to make your own container.

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