North Leeds Plumbing & Heating – Home Improvement and DIY Advice

It goes without saying that the lavatory is one of the most regularly used appliances in our homes. As such, when deciding on updating your loo, you should ensure that it is both functional and pleasant.

Fortunately, there are many different types of lavatory to choose from. So whether you want to create a contemporary or traditional look to your bathroom a good look around to see what is on offer is vital.

A Close-Coupled loo has the water cistern (often referred to as the tank or closet) sitting directly over the top of the toilet pan. The pan is fixed to the floor and the cistern to the wall. Depending on the style you choose, the cistern may be tall or short, narrow or wide, and operated by a lever placed on the front or side of the cistern. Some cisterns also favour a push button located on the top of the unit.

A Back-to-the-Wall Pan is secured to a furniture unit or false wall. The cistern is concealed within the unit or boxed into a wall. It is connected to the pan by means of a flush-pipe, which, like the cistern, is likely to be made of plastic as none of the mechanism is visible. Most furniture units are fitted with a removable lid to allow ease of access to the cistern.

A High-Level toilet describes where the cistern is fixed to the wall above the pan and operated by a pull chain and handle, which gives it a powerful flush. The flush-pipe is often complemented with decorative support brackets under the cistern and is available in various finishes.