6 comments

  • unified101 56 minutes ago
    For those looking: Fig 4a, the right 2 designs are the winner. https://academic.oup.com/view-large/figure/512223725/pgaf087...

    I do recall there was another story of putting a "target" at the right place in existing urinals significantly improved cleanliness

  • 0cf8612b2e1e 1 hour ago
    I cannot say I have a big problem with urinal design, but I do take significant issue with standard installation practices. I am an average height dude, yet many urinals seem to be installed as if the intended audience are all basketball players. Far too high such that I can imagine a decent chunk of users might have to aim up and or stand on their toes.
    • yummypaint 5 minutes ago
      I was expecting you to say the opposite thing! In North Carolina they are so low that the stream angle ends up much steeper than intended, like trying to use a boy's urinal. I'm tall, but still fit normally in cars etc. There should really be more variation in mounting height, or bring back those tall ones that work universally. I guess it's cheaper to make them small but mounting the flush handle below penis height is asking for trouble.
    • 2PqboPPmKegvanx 45 minutes ago
      >I do take significant issue with standard installation practices

      I just don't understand why there is no middle option. Either on the ground for a 6 year old or set up for a 2m+ man.

    • jimmaswell 1 hour ago
      How tall are you and where do you live? I'm dead-on average US male height (5'9") and I've never experienced this.
  • slicktux 1 hour ago
    When I use a urinal I do not aim directly on front but instead to the curved lower part. That helps guide my urine down; virtually eliminating all splash back!
    • jimmaswell 58 minutes ago
      other people are just standing there shooting head-on?
  • Founderarcstone 1 hour ago
    Quality of life upgrade for all males
    • Infinint 1 hour ago
      Janitorial services are equal opportunity
  • hmartiniano 1 hour ago
    Someone please nominate this for the Ig Nobel Prize.
    • dgrin91 1 hour ago
      I'm not sure if you were joking but they actually won it this year
      • hmartiniano 59 minutes ago
        Thanks, I wasn't aware of this. It was jut the first thing that popped into my mind when I read the title. I wasn't the only one, apparently :)
  • seki285 1 hour ago
    Finally research I can get behind.
    • __alexs 59 minutes ago
      You probably want to stand in front of it in this case.
    • khazhoux 1 hour ago
      I stand with you, brother!