How to Convert Any Toilet to a Low Flush Toilet

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Fill a half gallon container.

   A plastic bottle (juice/milk) is ideal.
   
   Remove any paper or plastic label on the outside of the container.
   
   Fill it at least partially with pebbles, sand, or gravel
   - whatever is handy.
   
   Then add water if more weight is needed.
   
   If you just fill it with water, though, the container will move around in the tank and interfere with the mechanism.
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   Step 2: Place the container in the tank of the toilet.

   ,,, The New York Times reported that a sealed half gallon container will save half a gallon on each flush.
   
   If you, like most Americans, flush 5 times daily, your family of 5 will save 350 gallons (1325 liters) of water every month .
   
   These savings will significantly cut your water bill, too. , Such an easy answer to saving money and protecting our water supplies is something to share around!
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   Step 3: Carefully lower it into the water.

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   Step 4: Replace the lid of the tank.

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   Step 5: Flush away.

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