How does a flapper-less toilet work?

It features a waterless flush for liquid wastes.
When activated, a "tipping bucket" overturns in the tank, spilling the prescribed amount of water into the tank.
It runs continuously to avoid the buildup of waste.
It flushes automatically.
None of the above answers are correct.

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A flapper-less toilet typically uses a different mechanism compared to traditional toilets that rely on a flapper to control the flow of water in the tank. Here's how a flapper-less toilet generally works:

  • Gravity-Assisted Flush: Instead of a flapper, flapper-less toilets often utilize a siphon or other gravity-driven mechanism. When the toilet is flushed, water is released from the tank and flows into the bowl, creating a siphoning action that removes waste.

  • Waterless Flush Options: Some flapper-less toilets utilize systems designed for liquid waste without needing a traditional water flush. These may include composting features or other technologies.

  • Continuous Operation: Traditional flapper toilets can have issues with waste build-up if not flushed regularly, but modern flapper-less designs prioritize efficient waste removal without reliance on a flapper holding water.

  • Automatic Flushing: Many flapper-less toilets can be designed to flush automatically, responding to sensors or timers.

However, the options you provided in your question do not accurately describe common flapper-less toilet mechanisms directly. The closest correct answer is that many flapper-less toilets do not solely rely on a water flush for liquid waste, but the rest of the options listed—such as continuous running and using a tipping bucket—do not specifically describe how all flapper-less toilets operate.

In conclusion, the most accurate response is None of the above answers are correct, as they don't accurately represent how a flapper-less toilet typically functions.