Episode 1015 • • 1:28:32 - 1:29:55
1015: Pentacon
Dutch Hospital Toilets, Gravity Reservoirs, Shelf Design
A description of traditional Dutch toilets highlights a unique "shelf" design originally intended for medical examination of waste in hospitals. These toilets often feature high-mounted gravity reservoirs to provide the necessary force for flushing. The host notes the cultural peculiarity of these fixtures appearing in residential homes and bed-and-breakfasts throughout the Netherlands.