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Toilet Survey
 

In 2001 the government changed the law concerning the production of WCs, reducing the permitted volume of the flush and at the same time introducing “dual flush” cisterns. These give the user the option of a large or small flush, depending on their needs, and  allows for a considerable saving of water when compared  to a standard toilet which only has a one flush option. Increasingly these toilets are becoming standard.

The aim of this survey is to get feedback from customers on how these reduced flush toilets are performing compared to non-dual flush ones. We want to find out how easy they are to use and how efficient users find them at flushing away the waste. (Feel free to take part in the survey even if you are not a customer.)

The survey is in two parts. The first part shows a selection of pictures with descriptions on each for the different flushing mechanism that can be used in a toilet. If you know which one you have installed in yours click on the appropriate box. If you don’t know, just jump to part 2.

If you have more than one toilet in your home, please feel free to fill out this form as many times as necessary.

Thank you for taking the time to take part in this survey.

 

Firstly, can we have the first part of your postcode i.e. BS24, TA5 etc. so that we know which part of the area you come from. (required)

Part 1

Do you know what type of flushing mechanism you have in your toilet. If you do, please select the button underneath the picture that corresponds to your cistern. If you don’t know go to part 2.

Traditional siphon Flap valve - handle operated
Flap valve - push button Drop valve - either one button or two (dual flush) button on front or top

Part 2

Questions

  1. Was your toilet installed since January 2001, or was your property built after December 2000?

    Yes, installed after 2001 / house built after December 2000
    No to both of them
    Don't know
     
  2. Is your toilet dual flush?

    Yes, it operates with two buttons (go to question 3 and ignore question 5)
    Yes, it operates by a handle (go to question 5)
    No (go to question 8)
     
  3. If you have two buttons, do you know which one to press for the small flush and which one for the full flush?

    Yes
    Yes, but sometimes I press the wrong one
    No

    Any comments on the above question

     
  4. Have you ever encountered any problems with the buttons – sticking, breaking etc. If so please explain below.

     
  5. If you have a handle, how does the dual flush work?

    Hold down for flush, press and let go for small flush
    Press and let go for full flush, hold down for small flush
    Not sure

    Any comments on the above questions

     
  6. Were you told how your dual flush system works by the installer, read it from instructions or did you figure it out for yourself?

    Told by installer
    Read instructions
    Figured it our myself
     
  7. If you have children, do they know how to operate it?

    Yes
    No

    If No, what problems do they have using it?

     
  8. When flushing solids does it always clear the pan at the first attempt?

    Yes
    No
     
  9. If not, typically how many flushes does it take to clear?


     
  10. Have you experienced any leaking of water into the pan between uses? This shows itself as a constant trickle of water down the back of the pan and is often difficult to see. (If you are not sure, hold some toilet paper against the back and see if it gets wet)

    Yes
    No
     
  11. Are you happy with the performance of your WC?

    Yes
    No

    If not, why?

     
  12. Any other comments you would like to add? (toilet humour welcome but please keep it clean!).


     
  13. Are you:

    male
    female

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