psycomac Posted June 20, 2013 #1 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Ok so yah this is going to be weird but give me a second, it's for a good reason lol How do the toilets flush onboard NCL ships? The only other cruise experience I have is CCL and back then (10 yrs ago), people were adamant about you not sitting ON the toilet when you flush because of the suction generated during flushing some people had been known to be injured. I ask because my DD (4) has a habit of just turning around to flush the toilet when she's done going potty. If she needs to actually get OFF the toilet before she flushes for safety reasons, then I need to start conditioning her soon to change this behavior. Any info is greatly appreciated (and really desperately needed!!):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob brown Posted June 20, 2013 #2 Share Posted June 20, 2013 I have done it...no problem. People would have you think it is like being sucked out of an airliner if the window is blown out....just an 'urban myth'...:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdmike Posted June 20, 2013 #3 Share Posted June 20, 2013 the toilets are loud but not dangerous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psycomac Posted June 20, 2013 Author #4 Share Posted June 20, 2013 I have done it...no problem. People would have you think it is like being sucked out of an airliner if the window is blown out....just an 'urban myth'...:) oh thank God. Not only did I have the semi humorous mental images of DD being stuck in the toilet but I also had the not so humorous mental images of the horror stories you hear when kids get stuck in pool drains.... Thank you lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demonyte Posted June 20, 2013 #5 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Also at least in cabins the button to flush is behind the lid so the lid "must" be closed before one can even push the button (comfortably). Of course it's possible with lid open but still it's quite difficult - at least with adult-sized hands/arms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cloudyrain Posted June 20, 2013 #6 Share Posted June 20, 2013 The toilets in the communal areas automatically flush when you are using them so it can't be dangerous :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMLyons Posted June 20, 2013 #7 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Even if it was true (and it does seem to be a myth), your DD would be unlikely to be harmed, since the suction theory only works if the person is large enough to cover the entire open portion of the toilet seat and overlap with the ring of the seat, in all directions at once. I've not yet met a 4 y/o that is big enough to do that. :p DML Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted June 20, 2013 #8 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Also at least in cabins the button to flush is behind the lid so the lid "must" be closed before one can even push the button (comfortably). Of course it's possible with lid open but still it's quite difficult - at least with adult-sized hands/arms. As a former Staff Chief Engineer (head toilet unplugger), I can tell you that the vacuum will not stick you to the seat, or harm you. This myth comes about because of the instructions to "close lid and press button". The only reason you need to close the lid is to reach the button. I've had passengers and crew ask me whether articles in the bathroom would get sucked down the toilet if they didn't close the lid. While we have had to rotoroot towels, face cloths, cloth dinner napkins (?), underwear, and swimsuits out of the lines, they normally don't get too far, which is why we can pinpoint who the offender was in most cases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMLyons Posted June 20, 2013 #9 Share Posted June 20, 2013 As a former Staff Chief Engineer (head toilet unplugger), I can tell you that the vacuum will not stick you to the seat, or harm you. This myth comes about because of the instructions to "close lid and press button". The only reason you need to close the lid is to reach the button. I've had passengers and crew ask me whether articles in the bathroom would get sucked down the toilet if they didn't close the lid. While we have had to rotoroot towels, face cloths, cloth dinner napkins (?), underwear, and swimsuits out of the lines, they normally don't get too far, which is why we can pinpoint who the offender was in most cases. When my husband was in the Navy, they had the same problem sometimes. Luckily, getting underwear and such out of the lines wasn't his job, but it was never a pleasant one. I don't envy you that one at all. DML Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevCruise Posted June 20, 2013 #10 Share Posted June 20, 2013 I've been on the Carnival Glory and two NCL ships. So far as I can tell they're all the same toilet and have flushed all of them while on them with no ill effects. I wouldn't worry about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Us2inFL Posted June 20, 2013 #11 Share Posted June 20, 2013 woooooooooooosh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SliceOfLife Posted June 20, 2013 #12 Share Posted June 20, 2013 If you're sailing on the Breakaway it is pretty hard to flush without the toilet lid closed. The button is covered by the toilet lid and you almost have to punch the stupid button to make it flush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emcelh Posted June 20, 2013 #13 Share Posted June 20, 2013 The toilets in the communal areas automatically flush when you are using them so it can't be dangerous :D Actually, on the older ships they don't. In any case it would be difficult to flush the toilet without getting up and your 4 year old might have a hard time pushing the button anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagnoliaBlossom Posted June 20, 2013 #14 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Dittos to all of the above - but since this is a 4 year old, the noise and air rush on her little bottom may startle het. She will probably think its the fun-nest thing ever but make sure she knows the first that shes in for a different experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garycarla Posted June 20, 2013 #15 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Simple physics. You would need to create a seal for anything like that to happen. And it would need to be very, very powerfull. Not a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psycomac Posted June 20, 2013 Author #16 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Dittos to all of the above - but since this is a 4 year old, the noise and air rush on her little bottom may startle het. She will probably think its the fun-nest thing ever but make sure she knows the first that shes in for a different experience. actually the noise will probably be the one thing that *keeps* her from flushing it, at least until she gets used to it. DD HATES loud noises. She's finally started to get used to the sound of the lawn mower when the caretakers mow the lawn lol And that whole 'babies love the white noise of a vacuum cleaner' thing? Yah, not s'much lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luddite Posted June 20, 2013 #17 Share Posted June 20, 2013 actually the noise will probably be the one thing that *keeps* her from flushing it, at least until she gets used to it. DD HATES loud noises. She's finally started to get used to the sound of the lawn mower when the caretakers mow the lawn lol And that whole 'babies love the white noise of a vacuum cleaner' thing? Yah, not s'much lol She won't get injured by the toilet. FWIW---she isn't the only person who hates lawnmowers, although I hate them for a different reason....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribsun Posted June 20, 2013 #18 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Its much more dangerous for a man. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted June 20, 2013 #19 Share Posted June 20, 2013 When my husband was in the Navy, they had the same problem sometimes. Luckily, getting underwear and such out of the lines wasn't his job, but it was never a pleasant one. I don't envy you that one at all. DML Definitely one of the least favorite aspects of the job, but at least we would get the satisfaction of letting peer pressure work when we would let adjoining cabin residents know who caused the problem:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SissasMomE Posted June 20, 2013 #20 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Ok so yah this is going to be weird but give me a second, it's for a good reason lol How do the toilets flush onboard NCL ships? The only other cruise experience I have is CCL and back then (10 yrs ago), people were adamant about you not sitting ON the toilet when you flush because of the suction generated during flushing some people had been known to be injured. I ask because my DD (4) has a habit of just turning around to flush the toilet when she's done going potty. If she needs to actually get OFF the toilet before she flushes for safety reasons, then I need to start conditioning her soon to change this behavior. Any info is greatly appreciated (and really desperately needed!!):) I've been on a few cruises, and I always put the lid down first - until - I saw my husband flush while he was sitting on the toilet (TMI, I know, but it's necessary for the story). Anyway - I got so nervous and yelled "what are you doing???" he started laughing - I guess he knew what I was thinking - and said "it's impossible to get sucked into the toilet". I really believed that you could LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SissasMomE Posted June 20, 2013 #21 Share Posted June 20, 2013 actually the noise will probably be the one thing that *keeps* her from flushing it, at least until she gets used to it. DD HATES loud noises. She's finally started to get used to the sound of the lawn mower when the caretakers mow the lawn lol And that whole 'babies love the white noise of a vacuum cleaner' thing? Yah, not s'much lol My 16-year old still hates loud noises, and is not a fan of the noise the toilet makes when flushing, either. She hates fireworks because of the loud "boom" at the end. She's been like that since she was a baby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted June 20, 2013 #22 Share Posted June 20, 2013 I've been on a few cruises, and I always put the lid down first - until - I saw my husband flush while he was sitting on the toilet (TMI, I know, but it's necessary for the story). Anyway - I got so nervous and yelled "what are you doing???" he started laughing - I guess he knew what I was thinking - and said "it's impossible to get sucked into the toilet". I really believed that you could LOL I've had to dismantle a balcony door because a guest got jammed in it, but have never had to remove someone from the toilet, thank God.:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SissasMomE Posted June 20, 2013 #23 Share Posted June 20, 2013 i've had to dismantle a balcony door because a guest got jammed in it, but have never had to remove someone from the toilet, thank god.:eek: lol!! It's so funny what we "hear" and believe to be true. I never even questioned the fact that someone could get sucked into the toilet. I just believed it LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight Of The Seas Posted June 20, 2013 #24 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Never had a problem with them. Just don't put anything down there other than what a toilet was originally intended for. And, of course, if you have a Second City crew on your ship, you'll probably see the "someone flushed the toilet" skit. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurora2143 Posted June 20, 2013 #25 Share Posted June 20, 2013 I would think it would take a contortionist to flush the toilet while sitting on an NCL ship. On the Jewel, the button is behind the seat cover. On a side note, with the powerful swoosh, I'd think there might be quite a splash back. Ewww! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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