Toilet bowl

Who else is not familiar with this name of the toilet, we hasten to inform you that this is an ordinary toilet bowl with a lower tank. Why lower? Because before the tanks were high above the toilet, located on the pipe, they hung from the rope, for which it was necessary to pull to drain the water. Such miracle of sanitary engineering, I think, was found by many of us.

Over time, they gave way to a more compact (that's the reason for the name) sets of toilet bowls with a tank. The popularity of them immediately soared to the skies, and it's not surprising. First, aesthetically, they are more pleasant, because the upper tank is able to specifically spoil the design of the bathroom. Secondly, in terms of dimensions, the toilet bowl is much more modest, which makes it possible to use the vacant space for more useful lockers and shelves for storing household chemicals.

The device of a toilet bowl-compact

The design of this "throne" includes such elements as a drain tank, a bowl and a stop valve (drainage device). The bowl plays the role of a base, the tank is attached to it by bolts. It itself is attached to the floor by two screws. The drain tank is always sold complete with a toilet bowl.

The drainage device of the toilet is somewhat more difficult to assemble. Instruction to it may not be included, so this moment is better to clarify immediately. Before starting the assembly of the toilet bowl, make sure that you have all the necessary screws, rubber bands, seals and so on.

How to choose a compact toilet?

Before going to the store with plumbing, do not be too lazy to measure the dimensions of your bathroom with a tape measure. This will save you from disappointment if the purchased compact toilet seat does not fit you in size.

Next, what is worth paying attention to? To release the toilet. Today there are several options:

Another criterion for choosing a compact toilet bowl is the location of the water mirror. Ideally, it should be more offset to the front wall of the toilet bowl, and the back should have a slope, which will save you from unpleasant splashes while using the toilet.

Important and such a detail as the shelf for the tank. They for today come in two types - with a separate shelf and cast. In the first case, the shelf is attached to the tank with bolts and rubber gaskets, the connection of the tank to the toilet is done using a rubber cuff. This option is highly undesirable, because at the pressure on the tank you can break the lid of the toilet bowl and pile the tank on the floor. But even with careful use, the tank will eventually leak due to loss of rubber elasticity.

Another thing is a toilet bowl with a molded shelf. It is a monolithic design and is capable of withstanding heavy loads. You install the tank on the shelf, screw it with bolts, as a result you get a reliable and durable construction.

As for the choice of the manufacturer, the toilet bowls-compact Cersanit (Poland), BELBAGNO (Italy), SANTEK (Russia), JACOB DELAFON (France) are very popular.

Well, and with the color of the toilet bowl and its shape you have to decide according to your tastes, and also in accordance with the existing design of the bathroom . For example, you can come up with a black compact toilet bowl rectangular shape, which will be very original.