Half flushes are like the diet soda of plumbing—sounds good in theory, but sometimes you just end up disappointed. I’ve seen way too many “eco” toilets that promise the moon and deliver a puddle. Honestly, if you’re dealing with older pipes or a less-than-stellar flush design, it’s just not worth the gamble. I’d rather pay for a bit more water than risk another call to clean up a mini flood. If you’re set on saving water, at least make sure your toilet’s got enough oomph for the job... otherwise, you’re just asking for trouble.
You’re not alone—half flushes just don’t cut it in a lot of places, especially older homes. I’ve seen more than one “eco” toilet turn into a headache because the pipes just can’t handle it. Saving water’s great, but not if you’re risking a backup. Sometimes it’s really just about what works for your setup, not what’s supposed to work in theory.
Had the same issue after we swapped to a dual-flush in our 70s house. Half flush just doesn’t move enough water through the old pipes, especially if there’s any paper involved. Ended up just using the full flush most of the time—less hassle than dealing with clogs. Sometimes “eco” isn’t always practical, I guess.
