Posted on 10/14/2010 6:56:01 AM PDT by SeekAndFind
I didn’t see where it said that existing toilets had to be changed?
The radio talk shows in NYC are now mentioning that the inauguration of the first dual flush toilet installed in NYC government buildings will be graced by none other than Nobel Peace Prize and Oscar winner -— Al Gore.
I didn’t see where it said that existing toilets had to be changed?
Here’s the news again :
Under a law passed by the City Council today, new toilets will have to be high water efficient or “dual-flush,” which allow users to choose between a high pressure flush for solid waste, and a low-pressure flush for liquid.
This will only affect NEW BUILDINGS and NEW HOUSES built in NYC.
My current eco-friendly toilet is a dual flush (sometimes a triple or a quad)just everything to go down.
“You’re kidding me. We are running out of dihydrogen oxide. Time to move to Mars.”
dihydrogen monoxide.
There are the same number of water molecules today as there were when God created the earth. The water cycle is a closed loop of evaporation, cloud formation and rain. Repeated constantly.
We will never run out of water.
In the thread title, the part in parentheses is confusing.
Sorry, Professor. Can I come by after class and do some extra credit?
Remember that new municipal building in Philly? They were going to have some sort of “new” waterless bathroom fixtures, but the plumbers union got upset, and they ended up running capped supply pipes as well.
I haven’t heard much about the success (or failure) of the fixtures, but as much as detest “featherbedding”, having a backup in this case isn’t a bad idea, even though that wasn’t the purpose.
Next the toilets will have a little scale thing to catch the solid waste, weigh it, and calculate how much water should be sent in the flush. It will save some water, but your new toilets (which will be required by law, mandatory you have to buy them - it’s in the Commerce Clause, doncha know?) will cost $40,000 each for all the technology. A plumber’s base trip charge will go to $2,000....
...and to have built-in video cameras so that government agents can see who's choosing the wrong flush....
...and take appropriate punitive action.
Soon all New Yorkers will be required to take Weasley’s “U-No-Poo!”
Actually, I’d consider the toilet if the cost/payback were reasonable. I like to save money whenever, and wherever I can. I’m on the “if it’s yellow, let it mellow” system now. But I admit to modifying my low flush toilet to allow a lot more water into the tank.
We affectionately refer to our eco-friendly thrones as Algore toilets. I wish I had a nickel for every time that I have had to plunge them.
Its not about efficient energy or water availability. Those are simply tools to achieve control over people.
No there aren't. Martha Stewart climbed Mt. Everest to collect hydrogen and oxygen atoms so she could make her own water.................
RE: Actually, I’d consider the toilet if the cost/payback were reasonable
Well, that’s exactly the point of all those who are questioning this legislation.
WHO GETS TO DECIDE WHETHER SOMETHING IS VALUE FOR MONEY FOR THEMSELVES?
The problem with Liberals is they sit on their elected thrones believing THEY get to decide for you.
AS I said before, liberals are anti-choice against almost everything except when it comes to killing babies.
Pull a permit, upgrade the works.
Where is Al Bundy when we need him?
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