I used sink plungers in toilets pretty much my whole life until i scrolled across a similar diagram one day and discovered the truth.
Here’s the second iteration of the OG patent.
Originally the simply device on the left was the one plunger to rule them all. It works in sinks and toilets. The flange and the concept of a toilet-specific plunger was a later concept.
Yup, started with the cup and derived into the flange.
Thanks for linking the US patent!
Am I the only one who’s never used a plunger (and never needed to)?
Nope, same and never heard others talking about it in real life. I’m guessing there is some design issues in the American toilets that is not a problem in Europe. Or it’s the large portions of low quality food?
American plumbing is shit (pun intended) compared to Europe’s. Source: I lived in Germany for 10 years and never once needed a plunger, while I’ve needed them regularly in the US.
I think it has to do with the fact that most European toilets put the reservoir up high either on or in the wall, and gravity helps blast the dook down the drain. I have one of those up high ones with the chain flush in my house (US), and that toilet never clogs.
Most plungers are both. Pull down the cone for the commode or push it up inside for the sink.
I prefer not to put my hand on the business end of the doodie derby rod, thank you very much
Why has no one mentioned this style? I’ve had one for years, and there’s never been a clog it couldn’t fix.
