Inlet valve for the toilet with a side supply - what should
A toilet with a side water supply is found in bathrooms of houses and apartments most often, so the question of choosing reliable components is very relevant. It is very important to use high-quality components and parts with a long service life, since any breakdowns are fraught with many problems: increased water consumption, system leaks, etc.
Consider what criteria should be guided, so that the fittings for the cistern with side connection serve for a long time.
What to look for when buying an item
In the distribution network there are a huge variety of product options, and fittings for a toilet bowl with side connections can be sold as a complete set, as well as individual elements. In any case, it is important to know a few recommendations, following which you are guaranteed to acquire a quality product:
| Node similarity | The new valve may differ in its appearance from the previous one, but the general form and principle of operation should be the same. Sometimes it is almost impossible to find the exact same option, so you can choose a more modern analogue that will work just as well as the original. |
| Quality of materials | The product can be made either of metal (the price of such options is ten times higher), or, most often, of plastic. When choosing a specific product, you should pay attention to its surface - it should be smooth, without scuffing, foundry scrap and other nuances indicating low quality of the material. All parts must be flat and smooth. |
| Clear valve actuation | All moving parts must move freely without any problems. The valve should operate easily under its own weight, when air is blown through it, it should close. It is also important to check the connections, they must provide the necessary mobility, but at the same time securely fix each of the parts. |
| Reliability of sealing elements | The sealing of connections and connections is a very important factor, which should not be forgotten. Seals can be rubber or silicone (these are much better). Whichever option you choose, it is important that the material is smooth, without cracks, the elasticity must be quite high, since the solid elements will not be able to provide a reliable seal |
| Manufacturer | It is advisable to choose the products of well-known manufacturers who have proven themselves in the market. Of course, it is not always possible to find products of well-known companies, but quality can also be determined by indirect signs: attractive packaging, clear and understandable installation instructions. The presence of clear schemes is especially important, because you have to do all the work with your own hands. |
Some features of products
It should be noted that manufacturers produce many variations that differ from each other very, very strongly. We will study the most important factors that directly affect the quality of assemblies (see also the article Shut-off valves for the toilet - types of structures and their main features).
Manufacturing material
Here there are two main options, we will consider each of them in more detail and deployed.
The first type is metal products, most often it is an alloy of brass or bronze, this option has the following features:
- Brass and bronze are not susceptible to corrosion, so products from them for a long period of time can withstand both chemical attack and physical stress. It can be said that there is simply no safer option.
Note! Due to the high prices, brass systems can only be found in the elite collections of plumbing fixtures; finding them in the free market is problematic.
- Nodes can be both composite and separate, it provides high maintainability and the ability to replace a single node in the system. As a rule, the life of metal elements is very large, and malfunctions are often associated with calcareous and other deposits, in order to restore working capacity, it is often enough to clean the products.
- If you have metal fittings out of order, and it is difficult to find a new one, then you can replace it with a plastic one, but it is better to find the original. It is much more expensive, but the work resource will be several times larger.
Tip! When repairing individual elements or cleaning them, it is recommended to replace the old sealing elements, as over time they lose elasticity. You can buy them in any plumbing store, it is better to choose products made of silicone, they retain their properties longer.
The second option is the use of products from polymeric materials.
It is most common due to its low cost and fairly good reliability, it is important to consider the following factors:
- As a rule, the higher the quality, the greater the price. Although sometimes you can find inexpensive valves made to last. Of course, it is best to consult with experts, most often they know which of the options are optimal in terms of cost and reliability.
- Due to the fact that the products are made by reflux, it is important that their surface is smooth, free of defects and flaws.
Some buyers, and sellers call the side-mounted valve a toilet with a side outlet or a toilet with a side outlet, in fact, a release or drain is the direction of water flow, and its connection is called a supply.
Product configuration
There are two main options, separate systems and complex blocks. A separate version implies a solution in which the intake and exhaust valves are independent elements that are not related to each other.
This type has its advantages:
- Simplicity of repair - you replace or repair only the valve, without affecting the main system.
- Budget - a separate element is much cheaper than a composite system.
In the combined block inlet and exhaust valves work in the complex. This makes the equipment more difficult, respectively, and difficult to repair, but when properly configured, the system will work flawlessly.
Such options are usually installed on modern models of plumbing, and adapt them to the old tanks are unlikely to succeed.
Conclusion
The correct choice of the intake valve allows you to forget about problems in the system for a long time. At the same time, it is important not only to purchase a quality product, but also to install it in accordance with all the manufacturer's recommendations (see also the article Toilet in the country with a toilet: how to arrange a toilet with conveniences in nature).
The video in this article will show visually some of the important nuances discussed in the review.