How to choose a toilet cistern separately: what are the flush cisterns

My friends often laugh when they learn about the history of furniture and appliances in my house, calling me a descendant of Frankenstein. And all because, on the one hand, I adore all sorts of novelties, and on the other, I really do not like to overpay, therefore, if there is such an opportunity, I do not buy the whole product, but only that part of it that contains innovation.

As a result, although I try to select the parts so that they do not visually stand out, in fact, almost everything in my house consists of fragments purchased at different times. Only my good old toilet escaped the fate of becoming a Frankenstein monster, until one day I learned about the existence of environmentally friendly flushing cisterns with a function for selecting the amount of water, and away we go ...

What are the flush cisterns

If you, like me, are faced with the problem of choosing a tank, then I hope that my experience of Internet search and communication with sellers will help you. First of all, I was faced with the fact that ceramics is not the only material from which it are made, therefore, if this material does not suit you for some reason, there are products from others:

• cast iron - terribly heavy, but as durable as possible, they practically have no expiration date, so such a tank can also be bequeathed to grandchildren;
• plastic - if weight is of fundamental importance to you, then you will not find anything lighter than plastic tanks, but they are also the most fragile.

Then I began to learn about the main thing that interested me - the flush system. The one that I had, with a long chain, is called the lower one, and the one with the button that I needed, respectively, the upper one. The button with the water saving function is divided into two parts: one flushes 2-4 liters, the second - 6-8 liters.

Reference! A family of three using this function saves 45-50 thousand liters of water per year. If you are not worried about the environment, as I am, then you can simply count how much money it could take.

Also, cisterns come in different shapes. But the two most popular are: horizontally stretched and narrow, vertically elongated. They are connected to the water supply in different ways: some from the side, and some from the bottom. For me, as for the owner of a toilet of a very small area, this is also a fundamental point.

Important! Another difference is the location of the technological holes for fixing the toilet bowl. Therefore, before going to the store, be sure to take a picture of your toilet and the place where the tank is attached to it, so that the seller can help you choose the most suitable one.

Let's not forget about aesthetics: for those who find the standard white color boring, there are a huge number of other colors in stores. If you are not afraid to also get the nickname "Frankenstein", you can choose a cistern of a different color for a white toilet - it looks stylish and interesting. Less eccentric option: white cisterns with patterns such as florals. These would look very nice in a rustic-style interior.

And finally, the last moment. If you do not want to choose a cistern, or would like to not see it in your toilet at all, you you can purchase an option in which all communications are built into the wall, and only comes out button. There is more trouble, but the result is also worth it: it saves space, reduces the noise level when flushing and drawing water, and it just looks aesthetically pleasing.

How to choose a toilet cistern separately: selection criteria

First of all, re-read everything I wrote earlier in order to immediately compose an image of what you need in your head. So you will not be confused when faced with a wide assortment, and will not fall for the tricks of sellers, buying a product with functions that you do not need.

Do not forget that in addition to its intended use, you will come into contact with the tank during cleaning. Pay attention, firstly, whether all parts of it will be accessible with a wet cloth after installation. Secondly, whether there are convex or concave elements in its design that will make cleaning difficult. Here, after all, this is the case: the accumulated dirt, which you cannot reach, will not only breed microbes, but also retain an unpleasant odor, why do you need this? So the point is important.

Pay attention to how your old tank was connected to the water and sewer pipes. If you don't understand this, photography will save you again. You understand yourself: everything that I wrote above will be useless if the tank simply cannot be connected and you have to start all over again.

Measure on your toilet the distance from where the open lid is against the cistern to its mountings. In the store, take an interest or measure yourself the distance from the mounts to the front wall.

It should not be more than previously measured. Let me explain why: otherwise, a situation may arise when the front wall is so close to the bowl that the lid does not open completely, and this can bring many inconveniences.

Hope my recommendations are helpful. Happy shopping!