What is a low level toilet cistern?

Inspired by the Victorian era, a low level toilet has a ceramic cistern, which is fitted at a low level on the wall and is connected by an exposed metal flush pipe. They are often confused with close coupled toilets which do not have an exposed flush pipe.

What is a high level toilet?

High level toilets are that classic traditional style, with a cistern fitted to the wall above the toilet approximately 2 metres high. With period details such as metal flush pipes, flush handles on chains, wooden seats and ornate cistern brackets, a high level toilet completes a Victorian or Edwardian bathroom look.

What are the different types of toilets?

– Low-level toilet. Low-level toilet – the cistern is positioned on the wall just above the pan with a short length of plastic pipe connecting the cistern and the toilet.
– Close-coupled toilet.
– Back to wall toilet.
– Wall hung toilet.

What is a low level pan?

Low Level Pan. Toilet Pan gives a more traditional look to your bathroom or alternatively, can match any bathroom design.
It is extremely useful when existing service points cannot be altered.
It can be used with either a high or low level cistern.

What are the different types of cistern?

– Vertical Impact Cistern.
– Horizontal Impact Cistern.
– Inclined Impact Cistern.
– Cistern without impact.

What is high level cistern?

A high level toilet has the cistern fitted way up the wall with a pull chain to operate it whereas a low level toilet still has the cistern raised but not as high, using a lever to operate the flush.

What is the height of low down cistern?

Low Level wc can be used where the soil pipe is located in the floor. The pan can be located over the soil pipe by cutting the horizontal flush pipe to length. The cistern height can be varied by cutting the vertical flush pipe to length – maximum height is 1,075mm to the top of the cistern, minimum height is 900mm.

What is a low level toilet pan?

Low level toilets consist of a floor standing ceramic toilet pan and an exposed ceramic cistern, connected by a metal flush pipe. They are similar in style to high level toilets but the cistern is not fitted as high on the wall.

Can you change a low level toilet?

The reason a low level toilet does not often exchange easily for a close coupled unit is because 99% of the time a low level unit has a waste outlet which goes down into the floor. You can either dig up the floor and install another pipe, or continue with the box method described above.

What is toilet pan?

The three most common toilet pan models in Australia are: S-Trap, P-trap and Skew trap. P-trap pans are easily identified as the horizontal waste pipe connects into the wall. Skew trap pans are an older style toilet pan with the waste pipe extending to either the right or left-hand side of the toilet.

Do high level cisterns flush better?

yes but depends on how much water there is in the cistern too. modern cisterns use less water per flush and pan design can vary greatly, most are designed for low level cisterns. not straightforward. High cisterns have caused a number of deaths, though that does save water eventually.14 Jul 2014

What makes a toilet flush stronger?

Toilets usually lack flushing power because the waste pipe, siphon jet, or rim jets are partially clogged, or the water level in the tank or bowl is too low. In those cases, clear the blockage and adjust the system to correct the water levels.14 Jan 2022

Why have a high level toilet?

High level toilets will transform your period bathroom into a more bespoke looking place to be. Their regal appearance will enhance even the smartest looking traditional theme. What exactly is a high level toilet? Like close-coupled toilets, high level toilets comprise of a pan and cistern.2 Jan 2014