Gravity tank. Upon activation, water stored in the water closet tank is rapidly released into the bowl through openings in the rim. The rapid filling of the trapway triggers a siphonic action within ...

As the bidet attachment maintains its grip on households across the US, bathrooms have become flush with another new trend: the water closet. Call it an enclosed toilet, a commode cave, or a private ...

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