Any negative effects of not installing the plastic water tube into the toilet tank overflow tube?

[BlueSkyHigh]

Idle hands and mind have lead me to ask a question I've always wondered about: Regarding that thin plastic tube that puts water into the tank overflow tube after every flush, what are the negative effects of just dumping that water into the tank to aid in filling the tank quicker?

 

[Riickk]

Negative effects?
Tube adds water to bowl (has to go somewhere) and assures there's high enough water level in bowl to splash your bum.
Wink Wink, Nudge Nudge

 

[JG plumbing]

That's what keeps your toilet from letting sewer gas in. A toilet would and does siphon the trap. The tube fills the bowl after the toilets siphon has been broken.

 

[BlueSkyHigh]

Negative effects?
Tube adds water to bowl (has to go somewhere) and assures there's high enough water level in bowl to splash your bum.
Wink Wink, Nudge Nudge

Now it's guaranteed I'll just let it dump into the tank! Just kidding! JG Plumbing's explanation is probably spot on.

 

[BlueSkyHigh]

That's what keeps your toilet from letting sewer gas in. A toilet would and does siphon the trap. The tube fills the bowl after the toilets siphon has been broken.

I see the picture. I do notice that after very heavy wind storms the level of water in all three bowls in my townhouse are down quite a bit. Does that suggest something amiss with the vents or is this unavoidable?

 

[Twowaxhack]

Most tank type toilets require a refill for the flush to be proper and insure the trap is primed. Not all toilets require this.

 

[BlueSkyHigh]

Most tank type toilets require a refill for the flush to be proper and insure the trap is primed. Not all toilets require this.

"Tank" you and God Bless.

 

[Jeff Handy]

It also helps rinse the sides of the bowl.
Not the main function but worth mentioning.
It helps rinse poop residue.

 

[BlueSkyHigh]

And to think I had to read this right before chowing down on a bunch of Taco Bell! My timing is near perfect!

Seriously, I do appreciate that point of view and tidbit of information.

 

[Jeff Handy]

Install the refill hose now!
Before it’s too late!
Taco Bell generates atomic poops.