How to choose the right toilet to flush well: what affects the flush of the toilet

Usually, when people come to buy a toilet, they pay attention to a bunch of details. How it will look in the interior, are there any additional functions, such as a seat with a microlift, etc. And then I would like to ask them: "Are you sure you are buying a toilet, and not an armchair in the living room?" I understand their embarrassment, because we are talking about the intimate sphere of life, but still the fact remains: first of all, it should wash off well, and nothing can be done about it.

What affects toilet flush

This information will be useful for those who first look after models on the Internet in advance, and only then go to the store, inspect the options you like personally, so as not to waste your time walking around and pestering sellers with questions (guys, you are great, so Keep). The flush quality can be determined by the following characteristics:

• bowl shape;
• flush system device;
• the location of the cistern.

Now that you know exactly what to look for, you can start choosing the toilet itself. And how exactly these characteristics affect it, I will tell you right now.

How to choose a toilet to flush well

Let's go through a little more detail on each item.

The shape of the bowl also determines the degree of pollution of the toilet immediately after the "atrocity" done on it; and the direction in which the water washes it; and how reliably the hydraulic plug does its job, which protects against odors from the sewer. There are three types of them.

The first and third cope perfectly, but I recommend refraining from acquiring the second. Fortunately, they have now practically ceased to be produced, since this model is hopelessly outdated.

Reference! Its only plus is the complete absence of splashes due to the shelf, but the need to wash this shelf every time covers everything.

But what are the flush systems.

Horizontal (also called "cascade") will provide a powerful flow of water, but alas, it does not wash off evenly, and rust often forms near the feed hole. Plus, now, with the cult of caring for the environment, such a model is being abandoned due to uneconomical water consumption.

Circular (aka "shower") corrects all the shortcomings of the previous one, plus everything from it is much less noise. The only drawbacks are the higher risk of blocking the system (since the power of the water flow is less) and the higher cost.

But with the location of the tank, everything is simple. There are only banal laws of gravity: the higher it is located, the more powerful the flush will be, and vice versa.

Features of spray-free toilet models

Let's take a closer look at such an unpleasant thing as splashes. And yes, I'm not only about those that happen during flushing, but also about those that are not customary to talk about in a decent society.

Despite this, the “anti-splash” system is making leaps and bounds in plumbing stores and has already become a classic marketing ploy among sellers. After all, this is very convenient: before buying a toilet, you cannot test it in action, which means that you can lie about this action anything you want. However, there are visual markers by which you can determine whether the truth is being told or not.

The main thing to pay attention to is the shape and size of the drain hole. It should be narrow, as low as possible and in no case strictly in the middle: either closer to you, or closer to the tank. If any of this is wrong, then there will definitely be splashes.

Another important point that cannot be checked immediately after the fact is the water level in the drain hole. In the anti-splash system, it should be low. But how can you check this in a store, in a toilet that is not connected to the water supply? Such a scheme will come to your aid.

We are interested in this smooth upward bend, which is abruptly interrupted when it comes to the sewer pipe. See, from this point there is a straight line parallel to the floor? The exact same line you will imagine when you choose the toilet, because it indicates the water level. The lower it is, the less splashing will be.

What else is right to consider when choosing a toilet

Well, I think we have more than figured out the flush. What else is important besides appearance and additional features?

First of all, the material. The most popular are faience, porcelain and ceramics. The first and third, alas, are much less durable, tend to crack over time, and ceramic toilets even more fragile than the rest (of course, it is unlikely that you will test them for strength, but all sorts of situation). Therefore, porcelain is best: it is both durable and dense and smooth.

Second - no matter how funny it is, I still recommend trying on the toilet before buying. Not in the literal sense, of course, but sitting down on the seat and wondering if you are comfortable is not at all shameful. After all, you have to do this many more times (there are calculations according to which a person, sitting on the toilet, spends on average 5 years of my life), so if this point is not fulfilled, there is a risk of getting something beautiful, functional, but terrible uncomfortable.

Third - think that you also have to wash it. Please note that the design should not be overloaded with decorative elements in which dirt can accumulate, and all surfaces (especially the back) should be accessible to the hand with a rag.

Fourth - do not be intimidated by the words "floor", "attached" and "suspended". It just means where the toilet is attached (to the floor or to the wall) and where the cistern is located (outside or inside the wall). Accordingly, not only the appearance depends on this, but also how much effort and time it will take to install.

Reference! The simplest in this regard is the standard floor-standing toilet.

So, what do we get as a result. Now, I hope, you have learned to look deep into the issue (both literally and figuratively) and you can not be led by a beautiful design and no less beautiful speeches of sellers. Put functionality in the first place, but you will always find a lot to choose from in appearance, since the modern market is now full of variety.