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To: pyx

We got hit by a hurricane a few years ago in the middle of winter. “White Juan” is what the weather people named it. Lost power for 4 days. It was a learning experience and we are much better off for it now. BTW, how many people realize the toilet doesn’t flush when the power goes off?


157 posted on 05/07/2010 8:17:02 PM PDT by Natural Born 54 (FUBO x 10)
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To: Natural Born 54

The toilet will flush as long as there is water in the tank. Some city water systems have enough pressure that toilets continue to function in a power outage, provided that the municipal water system itself is functioning. If you’re on a well and don’t have a generator, it won’t work unless you physically pour water into the tank.


158 posted on 05/07/2010 8:21:21 PM PDT by RegulatorCountry
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To: Natural Born 54
BTW, how many people realize the toilet doesn’t flush when the power goes off?

One of the many reasons a hand pump on a well is a VERY good idea. Or, put all your grey water in jugs for that use.

218 posted on 05/08/2010 10:00:55 AM PDT by teenyelliott (www.thewaterrock.com)
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