History of Toilets

By: Manpreet

• 2800 Years ago, King Minos of Crete had the first flushing water closet recorded. • King Minos was the first one to run hot and cold water. • The toilets had a hole cut in it and were made of fired brick• They are found on the Isle of Crete and in the Harappa Civilization in Western India

First Toilets

•Romans has a system of sewers with running water that ran into the Tiber River.•They has outhouses or toilets directly connected to the sewer system.•During the middle ages, rich people built toilets called Garderobes jutting out the side of the castle.

Romans and Middle Ages

Many believe that the toilet was invented by Sir Thomas Crapper but it was actually invented by Sir John HaringtonHarington first installed his toilet in his godmother palace.His godmother was Queen Elizabeth I.Harington beat Crapper to the punch 200 years earlier

Toilet of 1596

The first patent of the flushing toilet was issued to Alexander CummingsAlexander Cummings was a Scottish watchmaker and a MathematicianAlexander was born in London

1775 Toilet Patented

o1829- Tremont Hotel was the first hotel to have indoor plumbing and 8 water closets fitted by Isaiah Rogers.o1880- Thomas Crapper patented some minor improvements to the toilet. Brought toilet design and modern technology together. oUsually seats were wood and toilet was usually emptied by pulling a chain. Very decorated and attractive.oTanks were elevated.

1800’s

oThe elevated tank design started changing into the modern close tank and bowl.oStandard Flush toilet with 1.6 Gallon tank.oProne to blockage.oToilet paper did no become common until 1907

1900’s

Gravity toilets so they don’t clog.Water saving toiletsPressure-assist toilets- More forceful flushVacuum Toilet- EVAC system in the toilet so it doesn’t use water.Bidet Toilet- Clean your bottom with a push of a blow dry you bottom.

21st Century

Evolution

•http://www.interiordesign.net/article/480270-All_About_Toilets.php•http://inventors.about.com/od/pstartinventions/a/Plumbing_3.htm•http://www.localhistories.org/toilets.html

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