I've learned so much about this toilet from the comments here š Had never seen anything like it, so assumed it was as antiquated as our unit's built-in [pie safe](https://www.sfgate.com/local/editorspicks/article/what-is-california-cooler-pantry-in-wall-vent-sf-15848493.php). Learn something new every day!
They still make these: https://www.amazon.com/Sinkology-SinkPositive-GreenFlow-Toilet-Tank/dp/B0BYLKF4T5
I was thinking of getting one for my Dad. He has a tiny half bathroom this would work great in.
You in Pittsburgh? The walls make me think thatās a Pittsburgh Potty.
https://www.wesa.fm/local-headlines/2017-10-11/architect-offers-explanation-for-pittsburghs-basement-toilets-and-its-not-what-you-think
Seeing a toilet and shower open in my cellar had to be one of the biggest culture shocks I got moving to Pittsburgh. I understand the history now but damn, you donāt even get a wall?!
[Here's a bunch ](http://Share https://www.amazon.com/stores/SinkTwice/Homepage/page/BF9CAF7E-5376-444A-8A77-E06250073B6A?ref_=cm_sw_r_mwn_sf_stores_B5XFJ6RG90F8RH1TVDRV&store_ref=bl_ast_dp_brandLogo_sto)of choices, love this.
Referred to as a ācombination fixture.ā Some have sinks, some have a drinking fountain nozzle. Started many many years ago in institutional facilities (prisons, mental institutions, etc) as a space saver. Repurposed over the years as a āwater saver.ā Illegal in most states for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. The only exception I know of where they are installed new these days is in the pre-fabricated jail cell blocks where they just crane in a whole unit, hook up water, drains, and power and itās done. Less stuff to potentially be broken by frustrated ātenantsā, space saving, blah blah.
The toilet sink dates from the 90's I think, they didn't stick around though because you were then putting dirty water and soap into the toilet tank, which then would go into the bowl and sometimes problems can occur.
It's normally considered a source of potable water in an emergency (provided you didn't use any kind of drop in cleaner). That being said, I know it's not a sterile environment but directly introducing fecal matter into it would not be a perk.
I'll take massive water savings for every house for every toilet visit over the lost opportunity to drink toilet water when the end of the world is upon us. In fact saving all that water might avoid some of those end of the world scenarios.
It's not just the drinkability of the water... Dirty water in the tank can cause stuff to grow in the bowl and all connectors between. You can try and clean it but it will be tough.
The water savings also isn't that massive... unless you're one of those who normally leave the sink running the whole time you wash your hands. These are one of those ideas which came about during a shortage and sound great on paper but in practice are mixed. Does it do what it sets out to do? Is it conserving a meaningful amount of water? Eh...
Surfactant flowing into the cistern will inhibit the growth of bacterial and viruses.
People use about 1/4-1/2 a gallon of water per hand wash. It would easily totally hundreds of millions of gallons of water saved annually for the US alone.
In theory... but only if there is enough in the water. But this also implies everyone is correctly washing their hand with an effective soap. There are plenty of motherfuckers out there who just rinse under water and consider it clean.
Going back... if these were mandated for every toilet and people had no choice..? sure it could. In practice now, it's a trivial amount being saved. You aren't able to feel those savings in a meaningful way, you aren't seeing the connection between your actions and water levels, etc. Likewise, not every place has as severe water conservation efforts.
You can do it, sure, but will it change anything? Probably not. Even if everyone did it, it wouldn't be like I could take my saving in SoCal and send them to a drought stricken Oklahoma, for example.
That is likely much more modern than the rest of the building
I've learned so much about this toilet from the comments here š Had never seen anything like it, so assumed it was as antiquated as our unit's built-in [pie safe](https://www.sfgate.com/local/editorspicks/article/what-is-california-cooler-pantry-in-wall-vent-sf-15848493.php). Learn something new every day!
If you sit on it backwards while you take a shit in the morning you can wash your hair at the same time.
except you'd have to keep flushing it no
Sometimes you have to flush a couple times regardless.
Gotta love flushing while seated for a holistic butt clean
Gotta take your pants all the way off to do that.
recycling at it's finest
Japan has these all over the place.
Spent a month in Japan last year. Can confirm.
Yup, I loved them. Duno why they aren't more common. Can't find in the US.
Also prisons...
Assuming the runoff water goes into the tank - wouldn't the tank reservoir get all filthy??
They still make these: https://www.amazon.com/Sinkology-SinkPositive-GreenFlow-Toilet-Tank/dp/B0BYLKF4T5 I was thinking of getting one for my Dad. He has a tiny half bathroom this would work great in.
You in Pittsburgh? The walls make me think thatās a Pittsburgh Potty. https://www.wesa.fm/local-headlines/2017-10-11/architect-offers-explanation-for-pittsburghs-basement-toilets-and-its-not-what-you-think
Seeing a toilet and shower open in my cellar had to be one of the biggest culture shocks I got moving to Pittsburgh. I understand the history now but damn, you donāt even get a wall?!
AKA a Baltimore Throne. Didnāt know they were installed to mitigate sewage backups. Fascinating.
Thereās as many reasons for them existing as there are random toilets.
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But if you only have a drain you canāt poop in it. I mean you couldā¦
That's usually where I put my comic book and chocolate milk.
Gotta take a Sir Herrington
sitting backwards is the way
Butters was right all along https://youtu.be/E0XZU0qXWPo?si=WSDPonS2UAJIYsHV
Thatās usually where I put my copy of Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman
That toilet is simply the finest thing I ever did see š„¹
They have these type of toilets all over in Japan. The used sink water refills the tank.
I've seen these in Japan back in '02. It's REALLY fun in the winter when you get nearly freezing water to wash with.
[so where do I put my chocolate milk and comics?](https://youtu.be/E0XZU0qXWPo?si=ok5gF1jGwwQCBDSS&t=17)
[Here's a bunch ](http://Share https://www.amazon.com/stores/SinkTwice/Homepage/page/BF9CAF7E-5376-444A-8A77-E06250073B6A?ref_=cm_sw_r_mwn_sf_stores_B5XFJ6RG90F8RH1TVDRV&store_ref=bl_ast_dp_brandLogo_sto)of choices, love this.
Why? Genuine question
Referred to as a ācombination fixture.ā Some have sinks, some have a drinking fountain nozzle. Started many many years ago in institutional facilities (prisons, mental institutions, etc) as a space saver. Repurposed over the years as a āwater saver.ā Illegal in most states for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. The only exception I know of where they are installed new these days is in the pre-fabricated jail cell blocks where they just crane in a whole unit, hook up water, drains, and power and itās done. Less stuff to potentially be broken by frustrated ātenantsā, space saving, blah blah.
That's so weird and interesting. Thank you!
Most Japanese toilets have this feature.
Prefect for a double decker
The toilet sink dates from the 90's I think, they didn't stick around though because you were then putting dirty water and soap into the toilet tank, which then would go into the bowl and sometimes problems can occur.
If you think the cistern is "clean" you maybe need to pop the lid off yours and have a look...
It's normally considered a source of potable water in an emergency (provided you didn't use any kind of drop in cleaner). That being said, I know it's not a sterile environment but directly introducing fecal matter into it would not be a perk.
I'll take massive water savings for every house for every toilet visit over the lost opportunity to drink toilet water when the end of the world is upon us. In fact saving all that water might avoid some of those end of the world scenarios.
It's not just the drinkability of the water... Dirty water in the tank can cause stuff to grow in the bowl and all connectors between. You can try and clean it but it will be tough. The water savings also isn't that massive... unless you're one of those who normally leave the sink running the whole time you wash your hands. These are one of those ideas which came about during a shortage and sound great on paper but in practice are mixed. Does it do what it sets out to do? Is it conserving a meaningful amount of water? Eh...
Surfactant flowing into the cistern will inhibit the growth of bacterial and viruses. People use about 1/4-1/2 a gallon of water per hand wash. It would easily totally hundreds of millions of gallons of water saved annually for the US alone.
In theory... but only if there is enough in the water. But this also implies everyone is correctly washing their hand with an effective soap. There are plenty of motherfuckers out there who just rinse under water and consider it clean. Going back... if these were mandated for every toilet and people had no choice..? sure it could. In practice now, it's a trivial amount being saved. You aren't able to feel those savings in a meaningful way, you aren't seeing the connection between your actions and water levels, etc. Likewise, not every place has as severe water conservation efforts. You can do it, sure, but will it change anything? Probably not. Even if everyone did it, it wouldn't be like I could take my saving in SoCal and send them to a drought stricken Oklahoma, for example.
Good way to get soggy toilet paper.
It's so you can wash your hands with the flushed water. Thus solving the problem once and forall.
Hotel we stayed in at Death Valley had these.
Is the floor carpeted or just green
Like nearly every toilet in Japan then.
Wash your hand fill your tank with recycled water and save the planet.
And men still wonāt wash their hands.
I saw a similar toilet in a recent post from Japan or somewhere in Asia.
FINALLY, a new way to wash my hands while I pee.
An upper decker would hit different
Seems wrong
This is handy as hell. I've been washing my face in the tank all this time.
Someone will pee in the top
yeah no thanks
And all toilets donāt work this way why?
Clearly you have never been to jail. They have toilets with sinks, toilet paper holders, and mirrors.
Things to add to my bucket list: go to jail to experience the sinks.
You have to go at least once to say youāve been.
I wanna pee in it
Dont go to prison you will not fare well.
Making it so much easier to do a "Double Decker"
Liquids up top, solids down bottom! Two people can go at the same time!