Many of us see a toilet as a toilet, it serves its purpose and, well, that’s it. However, when you get down to it there are many different types of toilets that have been designed with certain features in mind, or to solve a problem relating to where the toilet has to be installed. Indeed, some designs have been around for centuries yet are still used in their original form today.
Here we are going to take a look at everything you should know about the different types of toilets.
Traditional Toilets
Traditional toilets generally come in two different forms, the classical long drop version or the slightly less common shorter form which allows for fitting in tighter spaces. When you stay in a period property or a hotel designed to look like it came straight out of the 19th Century then you will imagine the long drop toilet. They use the effects of gravity to force the water out of the bowl and are normally accompanied by a chain pull, with the handle often made out of porcelain. This design has become iconic over the years and has been copied many times over due to its functionality and beauty (not a word you’d often associate with toilets!)
Close-Coupled Toilets
These are another traditional design and are often what we have in our homes. They are so-called because the toilet bowl and cistern are very close together, indeed, you can often see the cistern unit directly behind your back when you sit on it. Some are flushed via a handle, whereas more modern versions make use of a push button at the top. These toilets often sit directly against the wall, eliminating any gaps for bacteria to grow in, thus being more hygienic and easier to clean.
Tankless Toilets
As the name suggests these types of toilets do not require the addition of any water in order to flush the bowl. Instead, they have a supply of high-pressure water that is able to flush the contents of the bowl on its own without a tank, eliminating the need for an unsightly cistern unit. If you live in a building with low water pressure then you may need to install a pump to help force the water along. In the main, these types of toilets are found in public places such as bars or restaurants, and all urinals make use of this type of technology.
Back To Wall Toilets
At first glance, these toilets may appear as if they were tankless toilets but in fact, they’re not as the cistern unit has just been boxed in. If you are replacing your home toilet then these are not the best choice because you will need to hire a carpenter to remove your back wall and build a box around the cistern unit which is rather costly. However, if you are having a bathroom redesign or a moving into a new build property then it is worth considering this toilet style as it is great for the contemporary look.
Wall Hung Toilets
These do what the name suggests, they hand off the wall! They give the appearance that they are floating as there is no stand underneath the bowl. How do they work? Well, in a similar way to the back to wall toilets, except that the pedestal is also hidden behind a retaining wall. These offer a minimalist
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