Bathroom Blogfest '07: Automatic Flushers - Pros and Cons

Automatic flushers on toilets. They seem like a good solution. People don't have to deal with the whole germ issue and touching handles. And the toilet gets flushed when needed.

But - they need some work. Have you ever walked by a toilet or into a stall and it just flushes because the sensor was triggered by the light or lack of it?

Or - how about when you are sitting down and it starts flushing unexpectedly? Have you ever had this happen?

Again, there is an environmental price to pay when toilets flush unnecessarily. And the customer inconvenience is not to be ignored.

Read what other participants in Bathroom Blogfest '07 are saying:

• Kate Rutter—Adaptive Path
• Laurence Helene Borel—Blog Till You Drop
• Iris Shreve Garrott—checking out and checking in
• Susan Abbott—Customer Experience Crossroads
• Maria Palma—Customers Are Always
• Becky Carroll—Customers Rock!
• Toby Bloomberg—Diva Marketing
• Stephanie Weaver—Experienceology
• Linda Tischler—Fast Company Now
• C.B. Whittemore—Flooring the Consumer
• Ed Pell—K+B DeltaVee
• Helene Blowers—Library Bytes
• Claudia Schiepers—Life and its little pleasures
• Katie Clark—Practical Katie
• Sandra Renshaw—Purple Wren and Around Des Moines
• Reshma Anand—Qualitative Research
• Marianna Hayes—Results Revolution
• Carolyn Townes—Spirit Women
• Sara Cantor—The Curious Shopper
• Anna Farmery—The Engaging Brand
• Dee McCrorey—The Ultimate Corporate Entrepreneur
• Katia S. Adams—Transcultural
• Katie Konrath-- getFreshMinds
• Jennifer Brite, of Kitchen and Bath Business

Comments

[thebluestbutterfly]

What is Bathroom Blogfest???...I have never heard of that.

[Desiree]

I find it very disturbing when an automatic toilet flushes while I am using it. It is as if the poor thing becomes confused and thinks it is a bidet!

[Jill]

My poor little daughter is terrified of those--I have to go in the stall with her and block the sensor with my hand.

[Eric Peterson]

Since I am a minor germ-a-phobe, I always put down the seat covers (or toilet paper). I'll bet 85% of the time when I turn around to sit down (after putting the seat cover on), the toilet flushes and pulls my seat cover in with it! Back to square one I go!

[Katie Konrath]

Sandy, did you see the video of the automatic flusher on my blog? It not only flushes, but it also rotates the seat and disinfects it.

And, it's from Germany, so it never flushes early. German toilets always flush exactly on time. ;-)

[Sandy Renshaw]

Thanks all for commenting. I have to go check out that German technology!

[bath design]

This is a little weird, but can I get involved in this bathroom blogfest (this year 2008)? I've been looking for an excuse to write about the innovative rest-stop bathrooms from the places I've visited in the past years.

So, if it's possible, I'd love to participate in this.

[Maan of Wickedinnovations.com]

What a new invented for bathroom, that will be cool if everyone of us had type of automatic flusher. By the way, your posted topic was really great as well your web design concept. hope to see more update coming from your blog...

[Danze Faucets]

I agree that it needs some work like adjusting the sensor sensitivity, if there's one.

[discount bathroom faucets]

Yes the really do need some work still. I am not sure what benefits are associated with the automatic flusher aside from the fact that you dont have to touch the flusher. If perhaps they were perfected they could be a great way to conserve water. Only one flush allowed per person and only a standard amount of water.

[Website counters]

yes.. What is Bathroom Blogfest???

[Bath accessories]

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[North shore plumbers]

Thanks for putting all your ideas.I have got some idea by reading your blog.

[Melbourne Plumber]

Old topic I know. But we are now under scrutiny from the water board. Apparently the autoflushers are wasting water. We are in a drowt, so fingers are being pointed at all water wastage in melbourne victoria, and melbourne plumbers are being subsidised to put water saving devices on showers and taps, and now toilets.

[Sandy Renshaw]

Thanks Melbourne Plumber for the update on automatic toilet flushing. I have to say it sounds like a good idea. Appreciate your comment.