More and more innovations appear on the modern plumbing market. One of these novelties is a toilet seat with a microlift system, produced by leading companies in the USA and Europe, as well as having no less high-quality budgetary Russian counterparts. What it is, how it works and how to install it yourself, let's try to figure it out in this article.
What kind of device is a microlift on the toilet?
The content of the article
- What kind of device is a microlift on the toilet?
- The principle of operation of the microlift
- Mounting features
- How to install a lid on a toilet with a microlift?
It represents mechanism for smooth silent raising and lowering of the seat. The standard model is powered by a push of the hand, more complex and expensive ones include sensors movements and can automatically go up and down when you enter and exit the toilet. Consider the main positive qualities for which the seats with a microlift are loved by consumers:
- The device is absolutely silent, so you can forget about that unpleasant sound that the lid makes when lowering it. This is especially true when visiting the bathroom at night.
- From hitting the toilet when lowering or on the cistern or wall when lifting, the lid receives microdamages, which eventually lead to cracks, and sometimes to complete breakdown. The microlift function significantly extends its service life. Also, its fasteners wear out much longer than a standard cover.
- The presented device will especially appeal to families with small children. The child may be injured if the lid falls suddenly, so it is safer to use a seat that rises and falls smoothly.
but it also has its drawbacks. If it becomes necessary to quickly open or close the lid, the microlift, albeit a little, delays this action. If you try to accelerate it by force, there is a danger of damage to the device. At the same time, repairing it will naturally cost more and take longer than a standard seat.
As for the design, it can be the most diverse, the assortment of shapes, materials and colors is much wider than that of the classic models.
Reference! Microlift seats are now standard on most modern toilets, but you can purchase them separately at any plumbing store.
The principle of operation of the microlift
He is similar with the work of a traditional door closer, but in a smaller version. Smooth movement is provided by a special hinge mechanism located inside the microlift body. Thanks to the spring, the stem is braked during its rotation. The stem and spring are selected according to the weight of the cover. That is why all actions carried out with it pass smoothly. With this, as well as with the non-separable mechanism, the impossibility of replacing individual elements when they break is connected.
Mounting features
Microlift seats have a similar design to standard models, and therefore can be installed on any toilet bowls, even floor-standing, even attached, even suspended, even corner. The main thing is that the size fits. However, there are exceptions: it will not be possible to install such devices on some toilets of older models on your own, so be sure to consult the seller first.
Microlift seats are divided into:
- removable;
- non-removable.
The first ones are attached to the toilet using special stainless steel hinges, which are not only responsible for adjusting them, but also securely fix the mechanism. It can be easily removed if necessary, for example, for cleaning.
To install the second, more steps are required, which we will discuss below.
How to install a lid on a toilet with a microlift?
- First of all, the old fastening system is dismantled.
- After that, two rubber liners are inserted into the cover so that it fits gently to the seat, then they are fastened together with a plastic sleeve.
- Then a fastening bolt is placed in the sleeve to connect to the toilet body.
- The next step is to screw the bowls onto the mounting bolt, designed to adjust the height and the required fit of the seat. A rubber gasket is placed on top, which is usually included in the kit.
- After that, you need to attach the assembled structure to the toilet. The fixing bolts are inserted into the corresponding holes and plastic nuts are screwed onto them from below.
Attention! You need to fasten the nuts as tightly as possible, but do it as carefully as possible so as not to damage the plastic.
The final step is adjusting the fit using metal bowls. It remains only to check whether the installed mechanism works.
Thus, you get a convenient device thanks to which the lid will never again disturb your peace of mind with a sudden fall with a loud knock.
