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German Bathroom Fixtures What's the Deal with those Toilets?
Nevertheless the shelf toilets stayed with the Germans (even though most people are not aware why exactly they were a good idea in the beginning, but tradition is a strong force), the last few decades they have been mostly replaced with normal toilets. count_olaf_lucafont โข 12 yr. ago It's called an "examination shelf".
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In Germany, there's a different kind of toilet called 'shelf shitter' with the hole placed more forward and it's used for healthy reasons.Facebook Page: http.
ROWDY IN GERMANY German Toilets
In Germany, there's a different kind of toilet called 'shelf shitter' with the hole placed more forward and it's used for healthy reasons.
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Next to the infamous Squat-hole toilets of Asia and southern France, the German Poo-Shelf Toilet is undoubtedly one of the least pleasant methods of waste removal - assuming you're like most folks and don't feel the need to get to know your waste.
All Sinks Cherman The Mystifying, Malodorous German Shelf Toilet
The Germans call it the 'shelf shitter,' and it is by far the most unique toilet seat you'll ever come across. Almost everyone is fooled at first by the seemingly innocuous and traditional design, only to find resting turds staring back at you, much to your curiosity, satisfaction, or in my case, disgust. Pic Credits: flushitblog
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Found this toilet in Germany. It has a special poop shelf instead of going straight in the water
Well, we can thank the Germans. The purpose of the shelf is inspection. You're meant to look at the consistency, shape, color, abnormalities, etc. before flushing, and then hope that the rush of water cleans the shelf enough - otherwise, that's what the brush is for.
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Donate Gently Used Toilets. If your toilet is in good condition, you can donate it to a Habitat for Humanity location. These reuse stores take in your gently used toilet and give it another chance in a new home. Call ahead before stopping by to confirm they are accepting donations.
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Poland Dispatch: The German Poo-Shelf Toilet. Next to the infamous Squat-hole toilets of Asia and southern France, the German Poo-Shelf Toilet is undoubtedly one of the least pleasant methods of waste removal - assuming you're like most folks and don't feel the need to get to know your waste.
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German Toilets The German Way & More
Malcolm Spudbury. With most german toilets you can control how much water is used by pressing back on the panel/lever thing to close the valve. On british ones, once you've pulled the lever there's no stopping it, and the entire tank is released. The downside of german ones is that in most cases the cistern (that's the tank that holds the water.
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Pooh Shelf The German WC traditionally has a shelf, like tโฆ Flickr
A German shelf-style toilet helps them inspect their excretions thoroughly The other aim of shelf-style toilets is to reduce splashback, mould's wicked partner in crime as far as Germans are.
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Why Do German Toilets Have A Shelf Shelf Images Collections
Of most interest on the Internet, it seems, is what one contributor called the "Poo-Shelf Toilet," that's common on older German homes, hotels and restaurants. It's designed with a.
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Tyrolean Inn. Visit the Tyrolean Inn Restaurant for authentic Bavarian and German cuisine,as well as a wide variety of German beers and fine wines. Our quaint chalet is surrounded by beautiful redwoods, and filled with Bavarian folk music, a warm fire, and friendly service.
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Spirich Home Over-the-Toilet Cabinet. The tempered glass adds an attractive element to this ample storage unit. The horizontal support bar at the bottom was difficult to install. For an option that's both attractive and useful, the best over-the-toilet storage is the Spirich Over The Toilet Cabinet.
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Crazy german toilet with a shelf you shit on Flickr Photo Sharing!
For those of you that aren't familiar, the Germans have a toilet that, essentially, has a display shelf. Note the photo here on the right. That's a small porcelain duck sitting on the shelf. I thought the duck image would make this a bit more aesthetically pleasing.
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The Germans don't respect our Australian way of using the toilet poop
What is the shelf in the German toilet? Instead of excretions making the plunge straight into the water, this toilet has a prominent shelf midway to catch everything. The natural question is why, oh why!, would Germans create this? And Germans have a practical, disgusting answer.
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IMG_2129 German shelf toilet where the stool sits in a smaโฆ Flickr
1: Shelf Toilets -- Shelf of Speculation. The great Austrian father of psychology, Sigmund Freud, said, "A man should not strive to eliminate his complexes but to get into accord with them." He would likely approve of the toilet popular throughout Germany, Austria, Denmark and the Netherlands: the shelf toilet.