Comments on: I finally had an opportunity to try out one of those automatic toilets… https://habitablezone.com/2014/02/16/i-finally-had-an-opportunity-to-try-out-one-of-those-automatic-toilets/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 03:45:24 -0700 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: FrankC https://habitablezone.com/2014/02/16/i-finally-had-an-opportunity-to-try-out-one-of-those-automatic-toilets/#comment-29848 FrankC Thu, 20 Feb 2014 04:02:15 +0000 http://www.habitablezone.com/?p=43101#comment-29848 they would wear it out in a couple of months they would wear it out in a couple of months

]]> By: ER https://habitablezone.com/2014/02/16/i-finally-had-an-opportunity-to-try-out-one-of-those-automatic-toilets/#comment-29843 ER Thu, 20 Feb 2014 02:00:55 +0000 http://www.habitablezone.com/?p=43101#comment-29843 On my sailboat, when my lady guests felt the need to relieve themselves, I would simply place a funnel into the centerboard well, so the lady could kick a leg over the well and straddle it, thereby discharging directly into the sea. The command, "Now, rig for women's head" alerted the gentlemen aboard to look away for modesty's sake. Typical centerboard well installation on a small sailboat https://www.glen-l.com/free-book/rig10-1.jpg <img src="https://www.glen-l.com/free-book/rig10-1.jpg" alt="." /> Gentlemen, of course, simply hung it out over the side to leeward while firmly gripping the leeward shroud. (Never, <em>ever</em> to windward.) "One hand for the ship, and one for yourself." On my sailboat, when my lady guests felt the need to relieve themselves, I would simply place a funnel into the centerboard well, so the lady could kick a leg over the well and straddle it, thereby discharging directly into the sea.

The command, “Now, rig for women’s head” alerted the gentlemen aboard to look away for modesty’s sake.

Typical centerboard well installation on a small sailboat

https://www.glen-l.com/free-book/rig10-1.jpg

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Gentlemen, of course, simply hung it out over the side to leeward while firmly gripping the leeward shroud. (Never, ever to windward.)

“One hand for the ship, and one for yourself.”

]]> By: Jody https://habitablezone.com/2014/02/16/i-finally-had-an-opportunity-to-try-out-one-of-those-automatic-toilets/#comment-29841 Jody Thu, 20 Feb 2014 01:49:00 +0000 http://www.habitablezone.com/?p=43101#comment-29841 In public restrooms I just straddle. Who says women can't pee standing up? In public restrooms I just straddle. Who says women can’t pee standing up?

]]> By: ER https://habitablezone.com/2014/02/16/i-finally-had-an-opportunity-to-try-out-one-of-those-automatic-toilets/#comment-29825 ER Tue, 18 Feb 2014 21:53:01 +0000 http://www.habitablezone.com/?p=43101#comment-29825 http://www.us.kohler.com/us/C3-200-elongated-toilet-seat-with-bidet-functionality,-in-line-heater-and-remote-controls/productDetail/Bidet-Toilet-Seats/424226.htm?brandId=972268&skuId=389755&categoryId=972267&hash=id%3Dfilters%26startIndex%3D20%26scrollTop%3D0 <blockquote>Experience a new level of cleansing for daily comfort and confidence. This advanced C3 toilet seat with bidet functionality uses naturally soothing water as a refreshing, hygienic alternative to toilet tissue. A remote control lets you instantly adjust the water spray for position, temperature, and oscillating or pulsating motion--and you can store preferred settings for two users. Other amenities include a heated seat, adjustable warm-air flow for drying, and built-in odor control. Features Elongated seat with lid and bidet functionality. Two separate water nozzles, one anterior and another posterior, spray the user with warm, aerated, continuously heated water. Warm air function for drying, with three temperature and fan-speed settings. Heated Quiet-Close™ Quick-Release™ seat includes three different temperature settings. Deodorizer helps to minimize odors. A sensor ensures the user is seated before functions are activated. Presets store the separate control settings for two users. Energy-save mode reduces energy consumption when the seat is not in use. Lighted bowl serves as a night-light. Remote control. In-line heater. Includes an antimicrobial agent that protects the toilet seat from odor- and stain-causing bacteria, mold and mildew. Antimicrobial agent does not protect the user from disease-causing bacteria.</blockquote> http://www.us.kohler.com/us/C3-200-elongated-toilet-seat-with-bidet-functionality,-in-line-heater-and-remote-controls/productDetail/Bidet-Toilet-Seats/424226.htm?brandId=972268&skuId=389755&categoryId=972267&hash=id%3Dfilters%26startIndex%3D20%26scrollTop%3D0

Experience a new level of cleansing for daily comfort and confidence. This advanced C3 toilet seat with bidet functionality uses naturally soothing water as a refreshing, hygienic alternative to toilet tissue. A remote control lets you instantly adjust the water spray for position, temperature, and oscillating or pulsating motion–and you can store preferred settings for two users. Other amenities include a heated seat, adjustable warm-air flow for drying, and built-in odor control.
Features
Elongated seat with lid and bidet functionality.
Two separate water nozzles, one anterior and another posterior, spray the user with warm, aerated, continuously heated water.
Warm air function for drying, with three temperature and fan-speed settings.
Heated Quiet-Close™ Quick-Release™ seat includes three different temperature settings.
Deodorizer helps to minimize odors.
A sensor ensures the user is seated before functions are activated.
Presets store the separate control settings for two users.
Energy-save mode reduces energy consumption when the seat is not in use.
Lighted bowl serves as a night-light.
Remote control.
In-line heater.
Includes an antimicrobial agent that protects the toilet seat from odor- and stain-causing bacteria, mold and mildew. Antimicrobial agent does not protect the user from disease-causing bacteria.

]]> By: Jody https://habitablezone.com/2014/02/16/i-finally-had-an-opportunity-to-try-out-one-of-those-automatic-toilets/#comment-29811 Jody Mon, 17 Feb 2014 18:11:45 +0000 http://www.habitablezone.com/?p=43101#comment-29811 Multitasking toilet system! Multitasking toilet system!

]]> By: bowser https://habitablezone.com/2014/02/16/i-finally-had-an-opportunity-to-try-out-one-of-those-automatic-toilets/#comment-29803 bowser Mon, 17 Feb 2014 09:27:17 +0000 http://www.habitablezone.com/?p=43101#comment-29803 What's an automatic toilet? What’s an automatic toilet?

]]> By: RobVG https://habitablezone.com/2014/02/16/i-finally-had-an-opportunity-to-try-out-one-of-those-automatic-toilets/#comment-29797 RobVG Mon, 17 Feb 2014 03:31:46 +0000 http://www.habitablezone.com/?p=43101#comment-29797 Ba dum tssshhh...n/t Ba dum tssshhh…n/t

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