reykjavik wrote:
> Hi guys, I'm conducting a very basic feasbility assesment of an
> invention I created for the restaurant industry (among others). I was
> wondering if you could give me your two cents on the topic.
>
> I've noticed a growing phenomenon where people are kicking the flush
> handles of public toilets with their feet, either the flushometer
> handle if its pressurized toilet, or flush handle if its a tank system
> so that they don't have to touch the "dirty handle."
>
> My question to restaurant owners is, does this phenomenon end up
> costing you by having to call in a plumber for repairs more frequently
> than you'd normally do? Do you find your flushometer wearing out
> quickly or do you find leaks or your toilet breaking often because of
> this kicking?

I'm not a restaurant owner, but I wouldn't think that would have much
affect on the typical flush handle.

>
> Thanks,
> Evan