Eccentric toilet bowl: connecting the compact

When installing or replacing the toilet, it is important to properly connect the device to the communications, then it will correctly perform its functions, and visiting the toilet will be comfortable.

To make such a connection simple and effective, plumbers use various adapters, including a corrugated pipe and an eccentric to flush the toilet, the use of which we will discuss in the article.

Connecting the toilet

General procedure

It will not be entirely correct to consider connecting the drain pipe to the sewer riser in isolation from the overall installation process of the device, since all the work is carried out in a complex and in a certain order.

Let's look at this order:

1. The first step is to select the desired model of the compact. This choice depends not only on personal preferences, but also on the area of ​​the toilet room, the configuration of the pipe installation, the location of the fan tee and the sewer riser. Also a significant role is played by financial opportunities;
2. Then you should find the most suitable location to install the instrument.. To do this, put it on the floor and perform a test connection to the sewer. At this stage, it becomes clear which adapter will have to be used: straight, turning, corrugated or eccentric;
3. Further, the chosen place is marked with a pencil and fix the bowl to the floor.. Then install the tank with the collected mechanics drain and filling, connect plumbing and sewage;
4. At the end, the device is tested, and if the filling and discharge do not cause any complaints, the work is considered to be successfully completed.

Note! Fixing the bowl before the issue of connecting the drain to the riser was resolved is the wrong way to install, since if the distance is chosen incorrectly, the bowl will have to be removed.

Most often, the installation of the toilet is preceded by the dismantling of the old device. During dismantling, it is important to pay attention to the method of connecting the old compact, as well as to the type of drainage pipe that was used. A new device, as a rule, should have the same drain connection.

Note! Attention should be paid to the height of the inlet of the fan tee. When buying a new device, it is advisable to choose a model in which the drain will be at the same height: this will simplify installation and connection.

Types of fittings

To switch the toilet drain to the sewer riser, different adapters are used:

• Hard iron products. The most difficult and inconvenient to install, in our time are rarely used;
• Ceramic Adapters. Reliable, beautiful, but also difficult to install and require a certain experience and skill. Most often for the installation of such parts invite professional plumber;
• Hard plastic adapters. They are often used, but they require precise installation of the toilet bowl and matching the location of the drain and the entrance of the tee relative to each other and relative to the dimensions of the part;
• Corrugated cuffs. They have a flexible structure and allow you to connect remotely or, if necessary, rotate, displace or adjust the connection to your unique conditions;
• Eccentric cuffs are two cylinders that are offset from the central axis. They allow you to connect the toilet in the case when the entrance of the riser and the drain of the device do not match the height or are located with the offset. In contrast, corrugations allow you to make the connection shorter and more compact.

Plastic products are most often used, as their price is lower, they are easy to install and are presented in the widest range of shapes, sizes and models.

The most versatile connection is a corrugated pipe, as it allows you to perform turns, displacements, compensate for distances and perform the most complex and non-standard joints.

  Note! Corrugated adapters should be used only if a rigid connection is problematic, as the corrugation is the least durable and reliable.

Assembly of the eccentric

If you can’t make a direct connection between the drain and the riser because of a slight shift in height, you should use an eccentric to connect the compact. It can be made of hard plastic, rubber, or have a corrugated element.

The assembly instructions for the eccentric are quite simple:

• Measure the height of the inlet of the fan tee;

• We select a compact with the maximum approximate height of the drain;

• Measure the height of the drain compact and subtract the height of the location of the inlet on the riser. According to the obtained difference, we select the suitable coupling, it is also important to consider the distance between the holes;

• The coupling is inserted at one end into the hole in the riser, and the other end is put on the drain pipe;

• Before you make the connection, a layer of silicone sealant is applied to the surface of the cuff. You can also apply a seal to the entrance of the riser and the drain pipe;

• At the end, perform a test discharge of water, and if no leaks are found, the work is considered completed.

Note! If the cuff size is right, it will be put on the drain with a noticeable effort. In this case, it is not necessary to seal the connection, and for convenience, the outlet should be smeared with soap.

Conclusion

The use of an eccentric allows you to connect the toilet to the inlet of the fan tee located below or above the level of the drain pipe of the device. The video in this article will help you to visualize the process of performing the work.