Since a living space is hard to imagine without a toilet bowl, every homeowner sooner or later has to purchase such a household item. Most buyers make a choice based on their taste preferences and financial capabilities. After all, what could be special about a standard design?
In fact, sanitary ware manufacturers have greatly expanded their range in recent years. Today they offer us various types of toilet bowls, which differ not only in visual features, but also in functional qualities. And by what criteria all such products are divided, read in our article.
Difference in price factor
What is the first thing we look at when buying plumbing? For its cost. Someone prefers the most economical options, while someone believes that a quality product cannot be cheap. In fact, everything turns out to be not quite so.
Products from the Czech Republic, Poland, and Finland are especially popular today. She isdemonstrates high quality and is characterized by an average price tag.
Worthy competition to foreign manufacturers is made by domestic manufacturers. Certified Russian products are in no way inferior in quality to imported counterparts. At the same time, the absence of customs duties and shipping costs allows you to set a fairly low cost for such products.
Cheap types of toilets include Chinese-made options and some local manufacturers who do not strive to keep quality at a high level. As a rule, such products fail during the first 2-3 years of operation.
Toilet mounting options
Modern faience products can be fixed on the surface in several ways. The optimal type of attachment is determined depending on the area of \u200b\u200bthe toilet, the financial capabilities of the owner and the decorative qualities of the structure.
So, what are the types of toilet bowls according to the fixation method? There are three types:
- Floor type products. These are all familiar varieties that are installed on the floor. Their advantages are ease of installation and the ability to quickly eliminate leaks that have arisen. However, such toilets can hardly be called compact. The bowl with the tank attached takes up quite a lot of space.
- Hanging bowl systems. This type is popularly called an installation. Its peculiarity is that the toilet is fixed on a metal frame, which is built into the wall of the room. In this case, the bowl does not stand on the floor, but hangs over it.surface. These types of toilets are very popular today. They do not take up much space and look spectacular. However, the cost of such systems is several times higher than the price tag of the previous version. One button for installation alone can cost about 1000-2000 rubles. And the installation of the entire system will cost the owners about 3500-5000 rubles.
- Toilets attached type. Such designs combine the principles of the first and second varieties. In them, the tank and drain pipe are installed in the wall, and the bowl itself is fixed on the floor. The design allows you to save space in space and provide a sense of calm to those who doubt the reliability of wall-hung toilets.
Highlight the criteria that are most important to you before you start looking at the types of toilets available. Which toilet to choose in your case, the consultant can also suggest, but it is better to first study all the available options and their features.
Differences in bowl shape
At first glance, it may seem that the shape of the bowl determines only the appearance of the product. However, the convenience of using the toilet bowl depends on its type.
There are three types of bowl shape:
- visor;
- funnel;
- dish-shaped.
To understand which types of toilets to consider first, evaluate the features of each option.
For example, visor-type bowls are distinguished by the fact that they have a drain hole located in the front. The back wall has the form of a sloping slide, on which all the waste falls. Whereinthere is no water splash, but the walls of the bowl have to be carefully cleaned with a brush.
In funnel-type toilets, the hole is located in the center of the bowl. Waste goes directly into the water, which prevents the spread of an unpleasant odor and contamination of the walls of the faience product. But in this case, there are splashes and splashes of dirty water, which sometimes reach the toilet user himself.
Dish-shaped bowls are considered obsolete. In them, the hole is located in the front part, and the back wall is made in the form of a kind of shelf. It is on it that feces fall, which prevents the occurrence of splashes. At the same time, the shelf itself is not very dirty, since there is almost always a little water left in it.
Available toilet flush types
In different models of toilet bowls, the method of draining water may also differ. Today we have two main options available:
- Straight. Water is supplied in a straight stream along the back wall. The main flow of water passes through the center of the bowl. Adjacent areas are partially captured.
- Circular. Water is supplied to the annular channel, which is located directly under the rim of the toilet bowl. After filling the channel, water flows evenly over the entire surface of the bowl.
The latter option is considered more acceptable and hygienic. However, these products are much more expensive. In addition, if the water is enriched with various impurities, this type of flush is not recommended. The rim quickly fills with limescale, and red smudges form on the walls of the bowl.
Siphontoilets - a practical novelty in the domestic market
If none of the listed options is suitable, pay attention to the siphon-type toilet bowl. Such models are quite popular abroad and are increasingly found on the Russian market.
The peculiarity of this model is that when flushing, water is not supplied into the bowl, but immediately into the knee of the toilet bowl. In this case, the dirty liquid goes into the sewer, and the clean one fills the bowl. The flushing process creates a powerful whirlpool that sucks all the waste into the drain hole.
The advantages of this option are as follows:
- water splashes when using the toilet are completely excluded;
- the bowl is effectively cleaned by pressure, there is no need to use a brush;
- contaminants are washed off all the walls of the container.
The disadvantages include the high cost of such models and high water consumption. To eliminate even small contaminants, you have to drain the entire tank.
What are the types of toilet cisterns?
Water tanks are a standard size and shape container. Their installation method may differ. Today manufacturers offer us three options:
- monoblock constructions;
- Compact toilets;
- separate systems.
Toilet bowls-monoblocks are presented in the form of a one-piece design, where the bowl and tank are a single unit. Such varieties are attractive in that they are easy to install and the tank never leaks. However, if any partsystem fails, the product has to be completely replaced.
Compact type toilet is the most popular and practical variety. Here the tank is screwed to the bowl with mounting bolts. In case of failure of any part, only the defective element has to be changed, and not the entire toilet.
In separate versions, the tank is connected to the bowl with a pipe. These types of toilet tanks allow you to install a water tank in the wall or just under the ceiling. In the latter case, the flushing efficiency increases several times.
Differences in toilet bowls by water release method
The type of water outlet is selected depending on the location of the sewer pipe. It can stand vertically, horizontally and at an angle. The position of the toilet flush socket must match the angle of the pipe.
In private houses and modern new buildings, horizontal and vertical arrangements are most common. If the pipe lies flat on the floor surface, then the toilet outlet must be horizontal.
If the pipe sticks out of the floor at a right angle, a vertical outlet design is selected. This variety is attractive in that it can be placed close to the wall, which saves space in a small space.
Angular type of toilet outlet (at an angle of 45 degrees) is found in all typical apartments. In multi-storey buildings, seweragethe system is designed so that the drain pipe opening is at an angle. In this case, you should purchase toilets with the same type of outlet.
Types of drain devices
In all models of toilet bowls, the operation of the drain system is based on two actions: open the water to fill the container and shut it off at the right time, drain the water into the bowl. Responsible for these functions is a fitting (or mechanism), consisting of a float, several levers and shut-off valves.
There are two types of toilet fittings that differ in the way the flush mechanism is actuated. Namely:
- extraction devices;
- pressure fittings.
The first variety is quite rare today. Her work is based on raising the rod that closes the drain hole. There is a lever on the toilet cistern that must be lifted to drain the water.
Modern devices have a push-button system. It can work in one or two modes. Single-mode fittings are designed for complete discharge of water at the touch of a button. Two-mode options allow for both full and partial draining. Pressing one button empties the tank by half, and pressing the other completely.
Ways to fill the tank with water
Toilet bowls also differ in the location of the pipe that supplies water to the tank. It can be behind or on the side - it does not play any role. But the height of its installation significantly affects comfort.when using the device.
If the hole for the water hose is located directly under the top cover of the tank, then the water collected in the container will make noise and splash. This can create some discomfort, especially when someone uses the toilet at night.
If the hose is inserted at the bottom of the tank, the water will be drawn quietly. However, in such systems, there is a possibility of dripping and leakage of fluid in the event of a failure of the gasket or the hose itself.
Also, when choosing a water collection system, consider the location of the water pipes and the method of fixing the tank. For those varieties that are attached to the wall, the water supply must be carried out from one of the side walls of the tank.
Varieties of toilet seats
Many questions arise when choosing the type of toilet seat. Manufacturers offer us a variety of options, which makes even the most reserved buyer confused.
The most common seats are made of plastic and wood. The latter option is warmer, but categorically does not accept moisture. In addition, such a product cannot be disinfected and cleaned with chemicals.
Plastic varieties are considered more hygienic. They can be washed an unlimited number of times, the material is not afraid of bleach and other cleaning products.
Recently, soft seats have become popular. They are made on the basis of a plastic frame, which is covered with dense foam rubber. double layerthe product is covered with PVC film, which is soldered on all sides. These seats are soft and pleasant to the body, but they are a real breeding ground for bacteria.
In addition, after a few months of operation, the film begins to crack. Sitting on such a seat becomes unpleasant. One conclusion follows from this: plastic products are the best option.
Customer reviews of various types of toilet bowls
On the Internet, you can find a lot of comments regarding the use of different types of toilets. Experienced users are advised to pay special attention to the quality of the fittings installed in the drain tank. This is especially true for those models in which the water tank is sewn into the wall. In this case, it is very difficult to make repairs, so you should choose a system whose cost is at least 25% of the price tag of the toilet itself.
Heated discussions are also unfolding about the optimal material for the toilet. Someone is convinced that economical faience products will be the best choice. Their service life is 10-15 years, which fully justifies the cost of production.
Those who are willing to overpay are advised to give preference to porcelain varieties. Their service life exceeds 25 years, but they also cost 50% more than previous options.
As for the shape of the bowl and the method of fixing the tank, then you should be based only on your own wishes and capabilities. Decide how important the quiet operation of the system is for you, whether you are ready to overpay fororiginal shapes and fashion novelties. Do not forget to take into account the characteristics of your premises and the method of distributing water pipes. In some cases, it may not be possible to install the model you like.
