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When you use more water, it comes out over the same time (roughly) as less water, so it carries more kinetic energy and can unstick solid waste from the walls,
by anon4 11y ago
When you use more water, it comes out over the same time (roughly) as less water, so it carries more kinetic energy and can unstick solid waste from the walls, plus additionally it can help bigger pieces pass through the u-bend.
Source: I poop.
- mjevans 11y agoI agree. Source: I hate double-flushing toilets that are trying to save water, but always end up doing it. (I often also /pre/ flush on those low flow toilets because I'm not sure the water is sufficiently clean for splashback events.)
- JustSomeNobody 11y agoA thin layer of tp layed directly on the water helps minimize splashback events.
- mjevans 11y agoThey are thankfully rare and unpredictable, but always a psychological consideration. I also don't think I'm the only one who questions the sanitation of what is left behind by others.