The history of the toilet goes back even not centuries - millennia. Even then, a brick seat was invented, and decorated thrones-stools were made for queens. Ancient China, Egypt and Rome all cared about waste disposal. Today we use a variety of toilet bowls that have different designs and appearance. The word "compact", which is used in the name, indicates that the item does not take up much space. Especially if the newly acquired model can be placed not in the usual center, but in the corner.
What toilets are there
Except for the cistern, the design, shape, color, and material of toilet bowls are very diverse, as are their sizes. Children's models are also produced. The retro toilet has been revived again, in which the drain tank is located under the ceiling. And the chain with a decorative handle allows cleaning in this case.
Modern toilet
What about his characteristics? This is the material from which it is made, the height of the toilet seat,construction (floor-mounted or suspended), cistern arrangement, toilet bowl, flushing method.
In the store, it is advisable to carefully choose the toilet compact "comfort". Specifications for all parameters include the following points.
- Selecting a toilet according to the material. It can be either faience or porcelain. The glaze of both materials is exactly the same. Outwardly, only a specialist can distinguish them. Porcelain is stronger and it is difficult to accidentally break off a piece from it. And if you drop something metal, not too heavy, into porcelain, then it will not break like faience. Therefore, the service life differs by almost twenty years. The toilet compact "comfort", the technical characteristics of which give out sufficient practicality of the model, can withstand the loads of this plan.
- According to the height and type of the bowl. Usually it is made from 40 cm and above. But you have to choose by sitting on it and feeling that your feet are comfortably on the floor. A prefabricated toilet is usually purchased when the bowl itself is initially installed, and then the tank. The negative point is that the toilet bowl with the cistern takes up quite a lot of space. If the width is 41 cm, then the length can be up to 75 cm. This does not always make the compact “comfort” toilet convenient. Specifications for another type of it are more difficult to find. The toilet bowl can be dish-shaped, in the form of a funnel and a visor. With a bowl in the form of a funnel, everything that needs to be removed immediately falls into the central recess. It is convenient for cleaning. With a bowl in the form of a funnel, they usually release a compact toilet"comfort". Specifications: The dimensions and methods of flushing the bowl with the trigger mechanism are very important. In order to make it easier to keep the bowl of the tank in perfect cleanliness every day, it is enough to attach a cleaning freshener to its inner surface. This will significantly reduce the formation of limescale, and in addition, an effect that destroys bacteria will be obtained.
- According to the device of the tank and the method of flushing. The tank has a water capacity of 6 liters. The design may involve both conventional and economical drains. In this case, the drain button is divided into parts. In the presence of a water meter, it is more profitable to stop at a two-level version. This will result in significant savings. And on this basis, you can choose a toilet compact "comfort", the technical characteristics allow this. The water in the toilet bowl can completely wash the bowl over the entire surface, and this is called a reverse, or circular, flush. It is considered very high quality.
Key Features
The state standard has been developed, in accordance with which the compact "comfort" toilet bowl is produced. Specifications GOST 15167-93 sets according to certain parameters: low water absorption, the glaze must be resistant to temperature, acids and alkalis, there should be no cracks, the color shade is uniform, warping of the upper and lower surfaces is not more than 4 mm, the useful volume of tanks is 6 l, a load of at least 200 kg is maintained. Toilet bowls are delivered complete with a tank and fittings for it. All of these requirements apply toplumbing.
Of course, the toilet bowl "comfort" also applies to it. The characteristics of the standard were created in 1993, and manufacturers are working on them.
Additional Features
In addition, you can see all the colors of enamels offered by modern designers. Bright ones will suit the Art Nouveau style, it is better not to choose dark ones, since pollution is less visible on them.
Since the market for plumbing products is vast, you can always choose a product that will be comfortable and aesthetically pleasing to all family members.
