How to choose a compact toilet "Comfort"?

Each of us sooner or later faces the problem of choosing a toilet bowl. Today we will deal with how to choose the toilet compact "Comfort". To begin with, it should be noted that this is a small, neat, convenient floor construction consisting of a bowl and a cistern located directly on a special ledge behind it. Hence the name.

There are special standards GOST, which must meet the subject of the toilet. State standards were developed in 1993, but manufacturers still adhere to these indicators. These include the following points:

• the coating must be resistant to detergents, have a uniform texture, color;
• the amount of water used should be small;
• tank volume - 6 liters;
• sanitary device must withstand a load of more than 200 kg;
• the minimum kit should include a tank, a bowl and fittings for draining.

Usually, the toilets of the Comfort range are 410 mm wide and 750 mm long. But there are models designed for small bathrooms. Their size is 365x600 mm. The height of the bowl can vary from 400 mm, and the tank - from 760 mm.

Some models can be equipped with a microlift seat-cover. This system allows you to silently close the bowl, avoiding cotton.

Toilet bowls are made of faience or porcelain. Externally, products made from these materials are difficult to distinguish between an unknowing person, but the porcelain model is more durable. She is not afraid of light mechanical shocks, even with metal objects. Faience is a less durable material, so chips and cracks are characteristic of it.Accordingly, the service life of such products is much less.

Consider the main types:

• Funnel bowl. The classic option that does not create any problems with the care and facilitates the process of flushing. But while there is a significant drawback of such a bowl: during use, the appearance of splashes that fall on the skin is possible. They cause discomfort and hygiene suffers.
• Bowl with a shelf. This form prevents the formation of splashes, but for a quality flush it will take more water than in the previous version. In this case the shelf will get dirty and you will have to use the brush more often. Another drawback is the fact that due to the remaining water on the shelf, a raid often forms, which over time will be difficult to wash. This will lead to a deterioration in the appearance of the product. You can choose a variant with a half-shelf. The difference is in the size of the protrusion. In the described embodiment, it is small, which facilitates flushing, but also prevents the appearance of splashes. These models were popular in the 90s of the twentieth century. But this is connected, rather, with a lack of choice than with convenience.At present, a bowl with a shelf is rare, since it is little demanded.

• With a slope to the rear wall. This option in most cases prevents the appearance of splashes, but requires a little more maintenance than a funnel bowl.

It is necessary to pay attention to this indicator almost first of all, since the possibility of correct and successful installation of a toilet bowl will depend on it.

There are models with:

• oblique;
• horizontal;
• vertical release.

Oblique and horizontal release - the most popular options. A flush-mounted toilet is worth buying when the sewer comes out of the wall. To establish such a model is not difficult. If the sewage system is too low to the floor, then it is better to get a bowl with oblique release.

In private homes, often a sewer pipe comes out of the floor. In such cases, you need a toilet with a vertical pipe to drain the waste.

When installing the toilet, you will need more corrugation, which is inserted from the issue to the sewer pipe. Joints must be lubricated with sealant to eliminate the possibility of leakage.

The drain tank is a vessel with accumulated water, which allows you to achieve the greatest pressure to remove waste from the bowl. If you connect the water pipe directly without the tank, then the drain will be ineffective.

The complete set of the tank includes fittings that control the drain, a set of water and protection against leakage. Drain is carried out by one large valve, which opens when you press the button. From the reliability of these structures depends largely on the service life of the subject. At the same time, replacement kits are available for replacing defective "insides".

The useful volume of the tank is 6 liters. Modern models of compact toilet "Comfort" are often equipped with a double drain button. One button allows you to save the amount of flush water in half, that is, for small pollution only half of the tank (3 liters) is used. Another is necessary for the complete emptying of the tank. This results in significant water savings.

The shape of the tank can be different, as well as height. Here you should choose according to your own preferences.

To save space, which is especially important in small lavatories, you can pay attention to the corner toilet. It has an unusual form of support for the tank and the tank itself.

Before, the color of the toilet bowls was mostly white. Now manufacturers offer a wide selection of shades: brown, green, blue, burgundy. But color models will cost a bit higher than whites. There are even transparent toilet models on the market.

A variety of colors allows you to create unique designs of latrines and implement the most ambitious ideas. But nevertheless white color remains classics. It allows you to keep the toilet in perfect cleanliness, as well as create a lighter environment, so it’s better not to choose dark models.

Most of the models of toilet bowls compact "Comfort" can be installed independently, following the instructions. The main thing is that all parts remain intact.

• It is necessary to assemble all the details of the toilet bowl: fasten the tank to the special ledge of the bowl (do not forget to mount all the necessary sealing gaskets, which need to be additionally lubricated with a sealant), install drain valves (often it is already installed and you only need to install the valve with the float).
• We drill holes in the floor for fixing the sanitary element with screws.
• We fasten the toilet.

• We connect to the sewer pipe drain, missed joints sealant.
• Connect the water with a hose. It is better if you make a separate faucet on the toilet, so that you can shut off the incoming water for troubleshooting.
• Close the lid of the tank and twist the button.

In the next video you will see detailed instructions for installing the toilet.

In addition to all the parameters listed above, it is necessary to pay attention to the manufacturer of the products. Consider the main ones:

• Cersanit. Polish company located its production in Ukraine. There, this plumbing and received the most popular.The cost of models ranges from 2500 to 9500 rubles. Consumers have low drain noise, small amounts of water and low cost. The disadvantages include the problem of buying parts when the valve breaks.

• Santeri - This is a Russian manufacturer "UgraKeram", Vorotynsk. Toilets inherent low cost and minimal feature set. Judging by the feedback from customers, the main negative point is a bad washout of dirt from the walls of the bowl. Also note the dropping of the buttons and poor-quality gaskets, because of which the leakage is possible.
• Sanita - Russian company located in Samara. Models of the average price category. The most expensive ones are equipped with a microlift and a double drain button. Toilets of the Luxe line are equipped with an anti-splash system. The cost of the “Lux” models starts from 7 thousand rubles. But judging by the reviews, even simple models without "anti-splash" do not create problems with splashes. Of the cheaper options are popular series "Ideal", "Lada", where there is no double drain. Slightly above the average price category - “Mars” with an oblique release and an “anti-splash” system. Of the minuses consumers in all models note the leakage of water between the cistern and the toilet, as well as poor-quality flushing of dirt.

• Rosa - belongs to the Russian enterprise "Kirov ceramics". Toilets are equipped with an "anti-splash" system, a polypropylene seat with a good mount, a "start-stop" button (a kind of water saving). Popular model "Plus" has quite diverse reviews. Many buyers note the smell of sewage, flimsy armature, which quickly fails, and not a very good flush. And the "start-stop" button also reserves the opportunity for reflection. Yet a double drain button would be more appropriate, according to consumers.

• Jika - Czech manufacturer with a plumbing cost slightly above average. Double flush, anti-splash system on some models. In 2010, production was transferred to Russia. Since that time, more and more negative reviews began to appear: insufficiently strong flushing, curvature of structures, breakage of seats, all kinds of leaks.
• Santek, Russia. Toilets with a bowl-shelf are famous for their positive feedback: a good flush, no odor and stagnation of water. Of the minuses - leakage between the cistern and the toilet.
• Keramin - Belarusian company. Product reviews are ambivalent.Some customers write that these are good models with high-quality drainage at an affordable price, while others, on the contrary, point out solid flaws.

• Vitra - Turkish brand, which focuses on the combination of a toilet and a bidet. In this case, the kit includes a double drain, and an antibacterial seat, and an anti-splash system. Impressions of buyers are mostly positive. Some complain about the heavy weight of the structure.
• Ifo. Produced jointly with Switzerland and Russia. Very popular brand in Russia. There is a complete set, except for a bidet. Reviews are few, but all positive.

When choosing a toilet for yourself, consider the convenience of this item, it is recommended to even sit on it. Do not forget to ask for a certificate of conformity for products.