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Posted by Bill Rider on December 10, 2007, 11:37 am
Mark Lloyd wrote:
> wrote:
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>> Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>>> Oh pshaw, on Sun 09 Dec 2007 11:31:47p, Bill Rider meant to say...
>>>
>>>> I've seen toilets advertised with left-hand and right-hand trip levers.
>>>> What's the difference? Aren't they all operated with the left hand?
>>>>
>>> Not if the trip handle is on the right side of the tank.
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>> I don't remember seeing one on the right. In pictures I've seen,
>> right-hand trip levers are shown on the left.
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> "right" and "left" can be confusing since they're relative to the
> observer. Are you standing up facing the toilet, or sitting on the
> toilet?
I don't remember flushing a toilet while sitting on it, but I think I'd
reach across as with a shoulder holster, thus using the same hand I'd
use facing it.
>
> Also note that "hand" (as in "right hand lever") is unnecessary.
I wouldn't try flushing with my mouth. The next user might find the
saliva on the lever unsanitary.
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