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A guide to purchasing a toilet and a toilet seat
The toilet is the second most utilized bathroom item after the sink. The diameter of your spigot and soil pipe will help you choose the right one. Close-coupled toilets come in two styles: back-to-wall and rear, front, and side. Before buying a new toilet, measure the height, diameter (of the spigote and the soil pipe) and the placement of the soil pipes. Because you can't crawl beneath or around the pipes, back-to-wall toilets are harder to clean than open-back toilets.
Our toilets consume up to six litres of water each flush. The Cooke & Lewis Serina is a low-level toilet with a concealed flush pipe and cistern. Cavally & Teesta toilet lines produce two powerful water blades that go around the bowl, blasting away dirt. Toilets are usually 35-38 cm (14-15 inches) height from the floor to the bowl. After deciding on the toilet, the bowl shape should be considered.
Soft-close toilet seats are excellent for those who dislike hearing the lid or seat collapse. Quick release hinges enable for easier cleaning and better hygiene. Some toilet seats include a built-in top-fix hinge fitting mechanism, making installation easier and quicker.
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A new WC is a lot more difficult to get enthusiastic about than a new sink, bath, or shower when it comes to upgrading or refitting your bathroom or cloakroom. However, as the second most often used object in the bathroom (after the sink), it is essential to pay close attention to the modest toilet. From our selection, you'll be able to discover something that will work for your space's size and style, as well as your financial constraints. We'll also help you learn a little bit more about your plumbing and how to make a decision that is both environmentally friendly and economical for your water meter.
Before you begin, consider the following:
To make an informed decision about which toilet to purchase, whether you are just upgrading your existing toilet or replacing the whole system as part of a re-fit, it helps to be familiar with your plumbing system. Take a look at the following points before you proceed.
Putting your soil pipe and spigot together
When you flush your toilet, the spigot is the circular exit at the rear of the pan that links it to the soil pipe. Based on the toilet, the spigot may be connected to the soil pipe vertically, to the left or right, or to both sides of the toilet bowl. The soil pipe is linked to the outflow pipe, which allows waste to be channeled into the sewage system.. If you want to use a different kind of toilet, you must first determine how this connection will be established. To do so, you must measure the height, diameter (of both the spigot and the soil pipe), and location of soil pipes on the toilet before purchasing one that will work with it. If your spigot and soil pipe are different heights, you may use a flexible connector to link them - once again, you'll need to know the diameter of your spigot and soil pipe to determine which connection is appropriate for you.
Close-coupled
Close-coupled toilets are available in two distinct configurations: back-to-wall or back-to-back. Both configurations are available. Opened back toilets are particularly built to give space at the rear of the toilet pan so that it may connect to the soil pipe from either direction - take, for example, the Cavally close coupled toilet, which has a space at the rear of the toilet pan. A cast iron pipe attached to an interior wall is a good example of how this design works well when the soil pipe cannot be moved easily. A number of older houses have cast iron pipes like this. The back to wall (also known as completely veiled) toilet's pan has sides that extend straight back and touch the wall; this is not to be mistaken with the back to wall toilet, which has a hidden cistern in the rear of the toilet. Back to wall close-coupled toilets are more difficult to maintain clean than open-back toilets since you don't have to crawl under or around the pipes. They are also more expensive than open-back alternatives.
Toilet with a low seat height
When using a low level toilet, the pan and cistern are separated by a flush pipe; however, as the name indicates, the pipe is considerably shorter and the cistern is mounted much lower on the wall than on a standard level toilet. When there isn't enough room for a high-level toilet – for example, if there is a window or shelves above the toilet – the low-level toilet provides the conventional appearance. See how the Cooke & Lewis Serina model is simplified in this low-level version.
Back against the wall
Back to wall toilets, which are common on the continent, feature cisterns that are either hidden or disguised. The cistern may be concealed behind a fake wall or integrated into a cabinet that serves as part of your bathroom's overall design and layout.
Affixed to a wall
If you want a contemporary appearance, a wall-hung toilet is the best option. Because it does not touch the floor, it creates the sense of more space while also allowing you to clean beneath the toilet. The wall hanging toilet, like the back to wall toilet, has a cistern that is hidden from view. If you wish to hang this toilet from the wall, you'll need a wall mounting frame, which you may adjust to whatever height you want (within reason).
Features of the toilet, Two-flush toilets
Did you realize that about 22% of our water* is wasted via flushing? It quickly adds up when you consider that a single flush from one of our toilets may use up to six litres of water. Using the dual flush cistern, you may choose whether you need a full flush or a reduced flush, and you can regulate the quantity of water used by pressing buttons or pulling levers. A decreased flush consumes just four litres of water, making it much more environmentally friendly. Examine the water label on any toilet you consider purchasing to see how water efficient it is. * Energy Saving Trust is the source of this information. “At Home With Water 2” was released in 2015.
Toilets with no clogs
Consider our rimless Cavally & Teesta toilet lines if you're searching for a toilet that is both attractive and high-performing in terms of water consumption. The one-of-a-kind design generates two strong blades of water that travel around the bowl, blasting away any filth and grime in their path. In addition to this, they feature a quieter flushing mechanism. It is also possible to incorporate the Cavally and Teesta ranges into the remainder of your bathroom, with matching basins now being made available.
Height of the toilet
Toilets are typically 35 to 38 cm (or 14 to 15 inches) tall from the bottom to the top of the bowl, according to industry standards. You may, on the other hand, discover that placing your toilet at a different height is more comfortable for you. Examine our wall-mounted toilets — after you've checked out the plumbing, you may adjust the bowl to whichever height is most comfortable for you and your family members.
The design and the form
You don't have to be concerned about color when it comes to the design of your bathroom, en-suite, or cloakroom since you may choose your toilet from a variety of colors. All of our toilets are white, which allows them to blend in with any color scheme. The form of the toilet bowl should be taken into consideration after the kind of toilet has been chosen. Space and comfort should be your primary concerns in this situation. Choosing a rounder toilet bowl is a smart option for a smaller bathroom or en-suite, while the conventional oval bowl is more comfortable but takes up a little more floor space. And for a more contemporary appearance, how about a square-shaped bowl?
Toilet seats are available in a variety of styles and colors.
As soon as you've decided on the kind of toilet you want, it's time to consider the seats and which features will be most beneficial to you. When it comes to selecting a toilet seat, there are many various types of materials to consider, including plastic and polypropylene, resin, wood, and bamboo, to name a few. Plastic and polypropylene are very long-lasting materials. It may also inject a sense of playfulness and individuality into your bathroom via the use of patterned patterns and bright colors. These may be used in conjunction with the rest of the space to create a true feeling of cohesion. Alternatively, you may use wood or bamboo.. Heater and more conventional in appearance, it is a good match for historical properties. Our collection includes a variety of colors that may be used to coordinate with your bathroom furniture and worktops to create a cohesive bathroom design.
Toilet seats with a soft closing feature
Soft close seats are ideal if you're weary of hearing the lid or seat crash down. They guarantee that the lid or seat always closes softly, reducing wear and strain on your seat and pan.
Toilet seats that are simple to install
A universal hinge is a feature that makes it simpler and faster to install a toilet seat in any position on the toilet, as well as to adjust the width and length of the toilet seat to guarantee stability. Some of our toilet seats are equipped with a built-in top fix hinge fitting mechanism, which makes installation faster and less difficult than before. Hinges have a quick release mechanism for simple removal, allowing for more thorough cleaning and improved hygiene.
Purchasing a toilet and a toilet seat: a buying guide
- The toilet is the second most utilized bathroom item after the sink.
- The diameter of your spigot and soil pipe will help you choose the right one.
- Close-coupled toilets come in two styles: back-to-wall and rear, front, and side.
- Before buying a new toilet, measure the height, diameter (of the spigote and the soil pipe) and the placement of the soil pipes.
- Because you can't crawl beneath or around the pipes, back-to-wall toilets are harder to clean than open-back toilets.
- Our toilets consume up to six litres of water each flush.
- The Cooke & Lewis Serina is a low-level toilet with a concealed flush pipe and cistern.
- Cavally & Teesta toilet lines produce two powerful water blades that go around the bowl, blasting away dirt.
- Toilets are usually 35-38 cm (14-15 inches) height from the floor to the bowl.
- After deciding on the toilet, the bowl shape should be considered.
- Soft-close toilet seats are excellent for those who dislike hearing the lid or seat collapse.
- Quick release hinges enable for easier cleaning and better hygiene.
- Some toilet seats include a built-in top-fix hinge fitting mechanism, making installation easier and quicker.
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BrookPad Team