Compact toilet - simple and affordable solution

It is very likely that almost every modern person has heard of the existence of such a sanitary miracle as a compact toilet. Perhaps even some of your acquaintances praised this useful invention, but if you, due to some unfortunate misunderstanding, do not fully understand what a compact toilet is, then this story will undoubtedly be useful to you.

What does the term compact mean

In this case, all such constructions may be referred to as several similar names. In addition to the well-known compact, you can find just a wagon or pompous - toilet bowl supercompact.

There is no big difference in all these concepts, as a rule, we mean a complex unit, the package of which includes a toilet, equipped with a special shelf, on which the drain tank is rigidly based.

These units came to us in the seventies of the last century from the countries of the former socialist camp and were a wonder at that time. Currently, the share of such structures in the modern market of plumbing is more than 70%.

Moreover, some experts claim that at least 90% of the bathrooms are equipped with these very structures.

There are several reasons for this popularity.

• Such plumbing fixtures are quite attractive. Even a person who is not interested in the laws of design, immediately note that the design has a finished look, there is nothing to add or remove.
• As you know, the offer on the market is always based on demand. From this point of view, the range of these goods is the highest. Now you can find not only a lot of options for a standard wagon or angular options, but even such a little common model as a children's compact toilet.
• The definition of a compact, justifies itself on all 100%. The relatively small size of the compact toilet bowl allows you to install it in almost any, even a small bathroom.

• Since all units of this unit are concentrated in one place, the repair of such plumbing equipment, in most cases, does not cause difficulties.
• And finally, from our own experience, we can confidently say that such a construction is the most suitable and affordable in terms of installation with your own hands. The instruction is available to any owner familiar with a drill and a standard set of tools.

Important: do not confuse this design with the installation. In the installation, both the bowl itself and the cistern are based on a support frame hidden in the wall. The compact is a complete standalone unit that mounts exclusively on the floor.

Models and specifications

The question of how to choose the compact toilet bowl now worries many, and this is understandable, because this type of plumbing has the largest lineup. The appearance and design of the unit is of course a matter of taste, but the technical characteristics of the toilet bowl should be selected depending on the actual situation.

Basic construction elements

By and large, the entire unit consists of two main nodes. It is the bowl itself, on which the whole action takes place and the drain tank is responsible for “recycling”. A distinctive feature inherent only in this area of ​​plumbing, is the presence of a special shelf in the background of the bowl, designed for rigid installation of the drain tank.

Important: according to GOST 15167 93, the configuration of the bowl can be produced in 3 types, which we will discuss below. It is interesting that although this GOST does not apply to Western models, all the leading manufacturers operating in the domestic market supply products here that almost completely meet these requirements.

Types of toilet bowls

All such structures are characterized by the method of discharge and configuration of the bowl itself.

• The most common are constructions with the so-called oblique release.. They are focused on modern urban apartments, in which the bell of the sewer riser goes at an angle relative to the horizontal.

• Direct release, more characteristic of imported products, although our manufacturers have already begun to make some models.. This option is good for small-sized bathrooms, as the unit can be pulled almost close to the back wall, while the drain itself will not be visible.

• Toilets with vertical sink now popular with the owners of private cottages. They allow you to hide the sewer pipe into the floor, and the unit itself is located at any convenient point of the room. Another such connection was typical for houses built by Stalin.

The configuration of the bowl also comes in 3 types.

1. The dish-shaped variant is rarely seen here, it is characterized by the presence of a platform filled with water. Spray turns out less, but water is spent more.
2. The cup in the form of a funnel is more common, it is characterized by the presence of a small amount of spray, but such a device is considered the most economical.
3. In the visor bowl, the platform itself is tilted at 30? - 45 ?. This practically eliminates the formation of splashes, plus only here there is a so-called anti-splash system.

As for the cistern, before choosing a compact toilet, it is worthwhile to ask about the possibility of replacing the valves and outlets. Believe it is important, acquiring an exclusive, you risk later not to find spare parts for it, after which you will need to change the entire toilet, and this is a completely different price.

Tip: the bowl should be equipped with a cast-shelf for mounting the tank, in other words, the toilet and the shelf should be a single unit. If you are offered a model with a removable platform, it is better not to take it, it will not last for a long time.

A few words about the installation

As already mentioned, if you quietly own a home set of tools, then install the structure with your own hands, it will not be difficult for you. It should be noted that the weight of the toilet bowl is compact, compared with other similar structures, slightly higher. Therefore, such plumbing requires a solid foundation.

Before you assemble the entire structure together, you should determine the place of installation. Corrugated connecting pipes allow you to install plumbing at different distances from the drain and at different angles relative to the rear wall.

Installation should begin after laying the finishing floor covering, as a rule it is tile. After the marking is done, we start drilling holes. Tile, so as not to split, it is better to pass a simple drill, but concrete, without the function of perforation, you will not succumb.

Dowels are inserted into the holes, a toilet is installed and secured with anchors. Connecting hoses and instructions for installing the tank often come in a set.

Important: the place directly under the toilet and the shelf, on which the tank will be installed, should be abundantly smeared with silicone in order to prevent moisture ingress in the future.

The video in this article gives advice on choosing plumbing.

Conclusion

The highest standard of quality has always been considered the recognition of the people. The compact toilet, in this case, is almost ideal for any bathroom.