why are all flush handles located on the left side of the tank?

This Is a question that has perplexed powerlifters throughout the ages. Luckily, I have the answer. Initially flush toilets were operated by a chain above the tank that had to be pulled down by hand. The chain was located on the left side so that it could be pulled with the right hand while seated. When the smaller handles that are located at the top of the tank became fashionable In the1940's, many were fitted to existing toilets that had pull chains. Consequently, It was cheaper to place the new handles where they fit the plumbing and fixtures that were left when the pull chains were removed. Of course, this presented lifters with a fresh dilemma: should one flush while seated or while standing? According to the "Cornell Survey of Personal Hygiene Attitudes and Practices In 1000 Middle-Class Households,"34 percent of respondents flushed the toilet while still seated, and 66 percent flushed while standing up. Interestingly, this finding differs Considerably from a non-scientific survey of 314 weightlifters conducted by the author. The latter study revealed that Instead of using the awkward backhanded method, 93 percent of the lifters Interviewed stood up and then flushed. Hey! At least they flush.

When you are sitting, it is on your right. Most folks are right-handed.

Only men, who pea standing, have the problem of flush handles located on the left side of the tank.

#1: from the days when men carried swords on their left side, therefore mounted horses from the left side; and from their habituation to leaving their right hand 'free' to grab their weapon, men, being 99.99% of the plumbers, carried that old fashioned idea into modern times...and I'll bet that most guys still have their 'weapon' firmly in-hand when they reach out with their left hand to flush.

#2: there are right-hand flush toilets, as well as top-flush toilet flushing mechanisms.

#3: it had to go somewhere.

#4: perhaps most importantly, the LEFT hand was for millenia used as the hand to wipe the bum, etc., and people ate communally, using only the RIGHT hand to reach into a bowl or tray and eat with. When criminals had their right hands cut off, they became outcasts, since they would then be eating AND wiping with the same hand. Really, who wants to eat dinner out of the same food supply as someone who uses one hand to wipe with AND eat with?

Water will leak out the flapper whilst they get old. this is going to easily drip out the backside into the bowl over the years. You wont hear it. replace the flapper and water could desire to stay on the fill point. additionally sounds such as you have a difficulty consisting of your fill valve except you have one that stops tank refilling except cope with is flushed. As water point interior the tank is going down decide on the flow could desire to drop and fill up tank.

Because most people are right handed, which also means right footed. Because you are right footed you balance better on your right foot so you flush with your left.

Don't even try to tell me I'm the only one who refuses to touch the handle...

For the record, not ALL handles are on the left side. I have done remodeling and it is possible to get them on the right. It's not common, but yes, they have such models. Now if someone can tell me why apartments are called such when they are right up against each other, I'll be happy.

well its called anthropometrics- general human measurements.

it was always assumed that the(facing the WC) WC seat's right side is adjuscent (to the) to a wall. this gives the person on a wheel chair to easily reach the flush handle.

finally it is because it has become a norm and well accepted

They are done that way to remind a person that they are installed with Left hand threads.

Maybe because most people are right-handed and you can reach it with your right hand if you are seated on the potty.

I don't know, but how about it allows you to put the seat down with the other hand.