Duel Flush Water Waster.

Could you actually see the water running? the trouble with dual flush ones is you can't take the tops off to see that water level - at least you can't on ours.

That should be made more obvious Waddy but I guess that the water companies are rubbing their hands in glee......

I dont agree with bills based on previous consumption.

I think it's a good idea to bring it to our attention ,Waddy..anything like this is worth knowing..thanks .:o)

Gosh, the dual flush was supposed to reduce water consumption. Maybe not such a 'green' idea:-(

Thanks for your responses.
Steragram;- not noticably, it was only when OH actually placed his finger under the toilet rim that it became obvious.
Pamg;- They are only concened if it's THEIR problem...otherwise tough.

Dianebulley;- Neither do I, but it's the only way they can calculate possible useage each year. To actually read everyones meters each month or even quarter would prove to expensive...then bills would just go up to compensate. What would be nice is that if they noticed a big increase in useage, that they contacted the customer, not just left it to them to spot. I can't help feeling some old people might not notice and just go ahead and pay the bill.

Bloomer; You're welcome...and thanks for introducing Wildrose and myself to each other via GoY.

Bornagain;- My thoughts exactly. Not all new technology is good is it?

No problem,Waddy..good to meet other nice members :o)

Anglia Water calculate the bills on previous consumption then read the meters every 2 years. They are gradually changing the meters to outside walls which is much better. I bought an upstairs flat, so my pipework is inside.
They overcharged me by £82, then are knocking it off my bill so much each month.
I definitely would not pay by DD when they make mistakes like this.

Diane, I can see exactly what you mean. However, I think Yorkshire Water perhaps work slightly differently. To begin with people on meters have their water rates worked out slightly differently than those on a 'standard bill' they take into account the size of your property, occupants etc. They then calculate what they think your usage will be over a year, divide that by 12 to give the monthly amount due on D.D. They do apply a discount for paying in ths manner as it cuts down on the need to send out monthly bills.
We are on a water meter which is outside the property and which..if they can manage it get read twice a year, but at least once. If they have miscalculated your use too high the next bill is lower, too low and ....well you get the general idea.
Can I ask do you get a yearly, quarterly or monthly water bill..as it might give me some leverage to have ours recalculated now the toilet is fixed.

Hi Waddy, thanks for putting this blog on, Im going to show it to my neighbour Beryl when she returns from holiday. Harry and I have read the meter for her over a 24hour period so it will be interesting to see how much was used during that time. At least now the problems with dual flush Loos has come to light and hope that something will be done about it now;0)

Well the old fashioned overflows seem the best idea then :o)
I'm glad you found out about the problem before it got too costly for you ...

I was notified by my water company when they noticed a large increase in my consumption earlier this year. They suspected a leak which I had checked out. It turned out the the meter had been read incorrectly. Phew, thank goodness :)

I wish ours were as diligent Gee. I feel sure they would have just been happy to take my money:(