From back to wall, wall hung to close coupled and high level, toilets are available in a wide range of designs to suit any bathroom, but choosing the right type can be tricky if you‘re not sure where to start.
How does a toilet work?
Cisterns are either lever or push button operated. They release water into the pan, usually between 6-8L, even though some use a water saving 4/2.6L. By releasing this much water into the pan it creates an overflow into the siphon at such a rate that all waste is sucked from the pan.
There are five main types of toilets:
- Close coupled-where the cistern sits directly on the back of the toilet pan.
- Back to wall-where the toilet pan fits against the wall or a piece of furniture and a concealed cistern provides the water for flushing.
- Wall hung-hangs on a sturdy metal frame and suspended above the floor, the water for flushing is supplied by a concealed cistern.
- Low level and high level-where the cistern is fitted to the wall and connected to the toilet pan by a length of chrome pipe.
