An efficient plumbing system is one of life’s necessities that we

simply can’t live without. Take it out of the equation, and we’ll be

taken right back to the stone age.

Below are some of the most interesting plumbing facts that each

Sydney household should know about. As you will find out later on,

we have a lot to thank for all the geniuses behind the modern

plumbing system for allowing us to more easily clean up the

messes that life brings us everyday. Some of the information below

also give some eye-opening facts for us to consider when using

different types of toilets and plumbing systems.

Check out these interesting facts:

Ever wondered about the origin of the word plumbing? Pipes

used to be made from lead. The word “plumbing” came from

the Latin word “plumbum” which means lead.

The flushable toilet was invented in 1596 by Sir John

Harington. That’s why the toilet is aptly nicknamed “The

John.”

Who are the world’s most famous plumbers? You guessed it,

Mario and Luigi.

Albert Einstein has got nothing to do with the development of

the modern toilet, but he was named an honorary member of

the Plumbers and Steamfitters Union just for stating publicly

that he would “become a plumber if he had to do it all over

again.”

One of the world’s greatest rock stars Ozzy Osbourne was a

plumber’s assistant before rising to his rock star status.

An average person spends about three years on the

toilet in their entire lifetime.

In 10 years, a dual flush toilet bowl costs about $250,

while a single flush costs about $760.

We all have a one in 10,000 chance of getting hurt by

a toilet in our lifetime. So you better watch out.

Thomas Crapper did not invent the first toilet, contrary

to most beliefs. All he did was buy the patent rights to

it.

The direction water moves in when flushing a toilet

has nothing to do with where we are in the world in

terms of hemisphere. The direction water takes has to

do with the direction that the rim jets are placed.

Evidences of indoor plumbing dates as far

back as 2500 B.C.E. The Pyramid of

Cheops in Egypt has a plumbing system, a

portion of which has been discovered by

Archeologists.

A drip from your faucet that fills an eight-

ounce glass in 15 minutes will waste about

180 gallons per month. That’s about 2,160

gallons per year. Pipes used to be made

mostly out of metal. Boston and Montreal

used wodden pipes in the 1800s.

Warm or scalding hot? Water with 49 C

temperature would burn your skin in

about 10 minutes. Be sure to mind the

temperature of the water when taking a

bath.

You’ve got to love Japan’s technology.

Some of their urinals have voice-

activated flushing systems.

Most workers find the comfort of the

bathroom when under stress.

Warm or scalding hot? Water with 49 C

temperature would burn your skin in

about 10 minutes. Be sure to mind the

temperature of the water when taking a

bath.

You’ve got to love Japan’s technology.

Some of their urinals have voice-

activated flushing systems.

Most workers find the comfort of the

bathroom when under stress.

For more information on efficient

plumbing services in Sydney, visit GF

James Plumbing at

www.GFJamesPlumbing.com.au or call

02 9649 1099 today.