How to Flush a British Toilet
By following these instructions, you will be able to successfully flush a British toilet which you may encounter in older pubs or bed & breakfast places. These instructions refer to the type of toilet that features a lever flush.
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- Put your hand on the handle.
- Apply downward pressure on the handle. DON'T pull too hard or you may snap the chain or lever at the top.
- Release handle and the toilet will continue flushing. Contrary to popular belief, there is no need to hold the handle down.
- Understand that with this type of flush, you are pumping a small amount of water to start a syphon.
- Be aware that this type of toilet is now generally replaced with push-button ones, which require just a gentle press to open the flush valve.
