Cheap toilet seats: how to choose a quality, but inexpensive
The main criterion by which the majority of our compatriots choose sanitary equipment for the equipment of latrines, is an affordable price. But cheap toilets can cope with the tasks assigned to them. It is only necessary to approach the choice of these devices. It will help you in this instruction set forth below.
Features of the choice of inexpensive toilet bowls
The cheapest at the present time are sanitary devices, fixed on the floor. This is a classic among the equipment that is used for the arrangement of latrines.
The minimum cost of a toilet bowl with a cistern is $ 50. For the money you get quite a high-quality, functional and durable device that will perfectly cope with the disposal of organic waste.
In addition to attractive prices, floor toilets have other advantages:
- a huge range of products that can satisfy even the most captious buyer;
- flexible pricing policy, which allows for a small amount of money to purchase excellent toilet models for toilet room equipment;
- simple installation that can be done by hand using the minimum amount of electrical equipment.
You just have to make the right choice, but before that you need to more thoroughly understand the basic technical characteristics presented in the device stores.
Manufacturing material
There are various toilets, but the category of cheap can be attributed to porcelain and faience. The price of the latter is much lower, which is reflected in their consumer properties.
Faience, unlike porcelain, absorbs odors better, becomes faster covered with an unpleasant yellow bloom and is hard to wash. To avoid this, the surface of the device is covered with a special glaze.
During the installation of ceramic devices, be careful not to break them and not to damage the top decorative protective layer.
Bowl Shape
Here you can choose at your own discretion, guided by considerations of beauty and convenience. The most popular options and some of their features are shown in the table.
| View | Description |
| Oval | This form is considered a classic. It has been tested by entire generations of users, so when buying an oval toilet, you can be sure that it will be as comfortable as possible to use it, and the design will organically fit into the interior of any room. |
| Round | Quite popular model of toilet bowls. The peculiarity is that it is difficult to find a suitable seat mat. Therefore, it is recommended to purchase such devices where the circle is already included. |
| Convex | Externally, the toilet has the shape of a rectangle with slightly rounded edges. It is not always convenient to use it, so when purchasing, make sure that the dimensions of the toilet bowl are right for you. Feel free to sit down on the device to understand your feelings. |
| Rectangular | In the category of low-cost devices almost never occurs. These toilets are recommended to be used only in cases when the design of your washroom requires it. |
| Exotic | These include the toilets of irregular shape and size. For example, children. Like the previous version, such a product can hardly be called a budget solution. |
The internal structure of the bowl
Unlike the form, this parameter is very important.
Consider it in more detail:
- Disc. It got its name from a small platform located in the central part of the bowl. It collects feces, which are removed during a drain by a strong stream of water. When descending, the liquid forms a large number of splashes, and the ceramic surface of the site is poorly cleaned from residues of biological waste. It should be noted that this design is obsolete and you can only face it now if you buy the cheapest toilet on an ad in a newspaper — for the period of repair, for equipment for a country toilet or emergency replacement of a broken device.
- Visor. In the toilet bowl of this type, the internal surfaces are arranged in such a way that the incoming water is drained along with the waste into the sewage system absolutely without splashing. But in rare cases, the flow force is not enough and traces of feces remain on the surface of the ceramic.
- Funnel. The drain hole, where water and biological waste falls, is located exactly in the center of the bowl. Thanks to this feature, the toilet is cleaned as efficiently as possible, but splashing is sometimes possible.
Tip! Now, many manufacturers produce toilets equipped with an anti-splash system, the use of which makes it possible to avoid splashes. If your budget allows you to repair, consider purchasing just such a model.
Dimensions
Geometrical parameters of any toilet bowl are regulated by the rules in force in the industry and fixed by GOST rules.
In particular, the document with the number 30493-96 established the following characteristics:
- length from 50 to 60 cm;
- width from 30 to 40 cm;
- height from 35 to 45 cm.
Note! Both large and smaller products are also available. If it is convenient for you to use them, you do not need to follow the standards. Take care of your comfort. But be prepared for the fact that the cost of a non-standard toilet bowl may not be low.
Drain system
It is about the shape and location of the drain pipe. This parameter does not affect the usability and cost, but the method of installation, more precisely, the order of docking of the outlet with the neck of the sewer pipe.
The following types are found in hardware stores:
- with horizontal drain - used in cases where the drain is located against the wall and elevated above the floor to a height of about 10-15 cm;
- with vertical discharge - it is installed in houses where the sewage disposal system is installed not near the wall, but in the floor or interfloor overlap;
- with oblique sink - suitable for installation in toilets with sewage, laid at the floor surface.
If the connection between the sewer and the toilet is difficult due to the complex arrangement of the pipes or the discrepancy between their diameters, special eccentric or corrugated cuffs can be used, which are sold in stores.
Equipment
A very important parameter, especially if the question of value is of paramount importance to you. If the fittings, drain fittings, gaskets, etc. are not included with the toilet bowl, they will have to be purchased separately, and this entails additional financial investments.
In any case, no additional costs can not do. Even if you put the toilet yourself, you still need a sanitary gel, additional gum under the leg, and so on.
Appearance support
Like the shape of the bowl, this parameter plays an exclusively decorative role. However, not to mention him would be a mistake.
There are models of toilet bowls with legs of two varieties:
- closing inlet;
- repeating bowl shape.
Accessories
To make it easier to use the toilet you purchased, you should worry about the seat after purchase. Most of the cheap models are already packaged with them, but if in your case this is not the case, you need to choose yourself.
First of all, pay attention to the material. Cheap seats are made of plastic and are distinguished by a wide variety of shapes and colors. But instead you get a product of very mediocre quality, the surface of which is quickly covered with scratches and burrs. They will cause discomfort during the departure of natural needs.
The best option would be to buy duroplastic models, which in their appearance and consumer properties resemble ceramics, but differ from the latter in a more affordable price.
In addition, the service life of duroplast is much higher, so the feasibility of its acquisition is quite high. You do not have to change the seat as often as plastic.
Wooden circles with lids for toilet bowls are also common, but such models cannot be classified as cheap.
Tip! In any case, do not buy soft foam seats, wrapped with oilcloth. They will quickly become worthless, and using the toilet will be uncomfortable.
Tips for choosing
Whatever the cost of the toilet bowl you purchase, in order not to be disappointed in the purchase, you need to pay attention to the following points:
- Manufacturer. The quality depends on who is the manufacturer of the sanitary appliance. Help will help reviews of real buyers, which can be found on the websites of online stores.
- Convenience. When you come to buy, sit on the toilet you like. If you do not feel discomfort, pain and tension in the muscles of the legs and back, feel free to make a purchase.
- Quality of work. This option in the mall will not check. Here you need to focus exclusively on the shape of the bowl and the tips given above.
Conclusion
When choosing cheap toilets, try not to dwell on models with the lowest cost, but on offers that have an optimal price-quality ratio. So for a little money you will become the owner of quite a decent sanitary device, which will provide you with comfort when using the toilet. You can learn more about all this from the video in this article.