Instructions on choosing toilet - compact , brands , features, and average prices

rows of toilets in a hardware store only at first glance look the same.The models differ in the type of installation, connection method, fixing tank and a whole series of parts, each of which can be decisive in the choice of the sanitary appliance.

Compact - the usual kind of toilet

Despite the growing popularity of suspended models, outdoor toilets remain absolute leaders of sales: the visible support still gives a sense of security and psychological comfort.Plumbing equipment, a tank which is secured on the rear platform of the toilet, called compact.Indeed, such a model will take place less than a variant with a separate tank, and established easier than hanging.Today, "compact" is the most common and familiar version for installation in the apartment and the house.

Compacts can happen both conventional and angular, which will save place in close co bathroom.Their bowl can be oval or rectangular, but the device itself is made in a classic, modern or retro style that allows you to pick up the toilet at certain interior.The choice of colors is also not limited to the usual white color models look not only interesting, but also stains from hard water on them visible not so much.Some devices are already equipped with a built-in bidet and even heated seats.

Manufacturers and prices

Replace toilet will cost at least 2.5-3 thousand. Rubles, if you do it you will own hands, according to the instructions.That's how much are the most cost options from Russian producers Santeri, Oskolskaya ceramics, Santek, Polish Cersanit, Belarusian Keramin.They differ in size, shape and appearance, presence or absence of shelves, release direction, the design of the tank.The kit includes all the necessary fittings and seat.In general, it is, though simple, but quite modern and quality models, which are a guarantee of at least 5 years.

JACOB DELAFON

In the mid-range you can pick up the toilet for 8-15 thousand. This model from the IFO and Gustavsberg (Sweden), Jacob Delafon (France), Ideal Standard (Belgium)Am.Pm (Europe), VitrA (Turkey).Their accessories durable than the plumbing fixtures of Russian production, the quality of the material above and look already more diverse than in the cheapest models.

price of expensive models starting at 45 thousand. And passes for 100 thousand. The toilet for the money may have an unconventional form, for example in the form of a ball, the screen of wood or other bright parts.All items are high quality and well thought-out design to the smallest detail.Toilets in the premium segment of the Italian offer and Olympia Simas, German Duravit, Villeroy & amp;Boch and Am.Pm, Swiss Laufen.

Laufen

details before purchasing

main thing when choosing a toilet-compact - its exhaust system as connected toilet, unadapted to the sewer of your home, it is impossible.The most versatile oblique inlet through it connected sanitary devices in most high-rise buildings.In older homes Stalinist buildings need a toilet with a vertical / bottom outlet.Such a structure can not be considered obsolete, as it is also used in private construction in the organization of an autonomous sewer.

water in the tank can be supplied from the bottom or side to side connection will need some free space.Generally, a tank - the most difficult element of the entire compact.Look inside before you buy or check with the seller if all the details of internal devices are made of stainless steel and plastic, as they are durable.

Inside the bowl can be with or without shelf.Rack useful conservatives and cat owners whose pets are accustomed to relieve themselves in the toilet.Such models are found in Polish Hybner and all Russian producers.

most common materials - faience and porcelain, the rest is rather exotic.Earthenware cheaper, but quickly turns yellow, it may be colored stains from colored chemicals.Porcelain is a long snow-white, and care for them is simple.And, earthenware and porcelain sanitary devices have the same margin of safety, and their service life is calculated for decades.

When buying a toilet and a note on the toilet seat and lid, which now go to complete almost all models.At the cheapest, it is made of plastic, those that expensive, Duroplast, tremodyura or even wood.Of course, the rickety seat is better to change.Useful new models in the middle and upper price segment - lifter.This design prevents the lid to slam quickly, reducing noise and prolonging its life.

WC chosen most often for many years.It is worth spending on this selection a little more time and money to not have to re-alter the dirty work of installing this essential sanitary appliance.