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		brandoncarl on Dec 26, 2012 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: The Flat Sink My wife and I have encountered these at many hotels over the past few years. The reason is environmental: the sink is supposed to splash if you turn the water too high. It's intended to keep you from wasting water.

rijoja on Dec 27, 2012 [–]

if the reason is to avoid unnecessary water consumption, wouldn't it be better to limit the rate of the water? Less water is used and nobody gets wet and annoyed.

tedunangst on Dec 28, 2012 | [–]

Low flow faucets make you look cheap.

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