Toilets with a high cistern: features of choice

Modern manufacturers produce all kinds of toilet bowls that differ in design, appearance, and material of manufacture. One of the main elements of this plumbing fixture is the cistern, which is also available in several versions. Our article is devoted to the features of models with a high cistern.

A flush tank is a device that is responsible for filling and adjusting the level of liquid in the tank. A distinctive feature of the design of a toilet bowl with a high cistern is that the drain mechanism is located 0.6-1.5 m higher than the bowl. The toilet bowl and the cistern are interconnected by a pipe made of plastic or metal.

Old-style tall cisterns are very popular today due to a number of advantages.

• The original appearance is in perfect harmony with almost all types of room interiors.
• A wide range of materials from which the models are made.
• Due to the fact that the tank is located at the top at a certain distance from the toilet, the maximum possible drainage of water occurs.

• It is possible to independently adjust the height of the connecting pipe.

This ability gives certain opportunities:

1. to increase the pressure and power of the drain, you just need to raise the tank higher;
2. this design can be installed in such a way that the trigger is at the level of the toilet, or a classic drain chain can be used;
3. the tank located at the top does not take up useful space in the room.

• Simple design of the top-flush cistern system. This allows you to effortlessly replace damaged mechanisms on your own without the help of specialists.

Tall cisterns have some drawbacks in use.

• The descent of the water is quite noisy. This is due to the fact that the height contributes to the collection of fluid velocity.
• Another disadvantage is that liquid splashes out when drained. But this can be avoided by installing a funnel-shaped bowl.

Manufacturers offer several models of toilet bowls with a separate cistern located on top of the bowl.

• Floor. This version of the toilet with a horizontal flush is perfect for spacious rooms. This structure is installed near a wall or placed in the corner of a room. The cistern is positioned according to the preference of the homeowner (under the ceiling or flush with the toilet). A special lever or chain is used to drain the water.

• Suspension. Such a toilet model is not located on the floor with a fixing leg, but is fixed to the wall by means of a steel frame inserted into it. The cistern is built into the wall. It has a flat or elongated, narrow shape. The flush button is located above the toilet. Like the floor-standing models of toilets, the hinged cistern has a drain and a filling valve, which are equipped with a water supply control device.

Materials for the manufacture of tanks can be very diverse. Often, drain structures are made of plastic, earthenware and porcelain.

• Porcelain products have a long service life, and are also characterized by the fact that they do not absorb foreign aromas and are easily cleaned of various types of contaminants. The disadvantages of this material are the high cost and weight of the system.
• Faience has a porous structure, which makes it easy to absorb odors and impurities.
• The plastic cistern is lightweight, so you can install the product yourself. The appearance of the structure practically does not differ from the variations of porcelain and faience. Moreover, these models are affordable. The plastic tank is safe to use, mainly such systems are installed in preschool institutions.

Modern manufacturers offer plumbing equipment with two options for flushing water.

• Vertical. This option consists in the fact that the liquid passes only along the back wall of the bowl. Cleaning the front of the toilet bowl must be done manually using disinfectants and special tools.
• Circular. A toilet with such a flush has holes located along the perimeter of the bowl. As a result, uniform flushing occurs on all sides of the toilet bowl. This option is the most practical to use, but the installation of this system must be carried out on a perfectly flat surface so that there are no malfunctions.

Toilets with a high or medium cistern are in perfect harmony with many interior styles.

• Retro. The choice of a toilet bowl in this design can transform the interior of any room. The bathroom is decorated in pastel shades, and the toilet lid is made of natural dark wood or wood imitating material. Even painting and stucco moldings are often used as plumbing decor.

• Classic. Classic style loves luxury and wealth. For such an interior, decorative elements made of gold are used (a chain for flushing water, lamps, a frame for a mirror). The walls are made of natural materials: marble, ceramics. The toilet bowl and ceiling cistern are made of high quality porcelain.

• Modern. This direction requires bright colors. Dominant colors: gray, white, maroon, deep blue. The modern concept assumes clear straight lines; for this, a square-shaped hanging toilet, decorated in a milky color, is suitable.

• Country. Country style offers the use of only natural materials. If there is a mirror, then it is made in a frame made of natural wood, it can be unpainted. A wicker basket is used as a garbage bin.

Consider several popular models of high-cistern toilets.

The model is made by an Italian company and is presented in two variations. The first offers a porcelain cistern that sits under the ceiling. The connecting pipe can be made in gold, chrome, bronze. The second option is a mid-tank system.

Model from an English brand. The hanging cistern is made of vitreous porcelain. The product is notable for its high quality workmanship and impeccable performance.

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Country of origin - Russia. The main characteristics of the toilet bowls of this brand practically do not differ from foreign models.The advantage of Russian products is their affordable price.

In order not to be mistaken with the choice of a particular model of a toilet with a high cistern, you need to familiarize yourself with some of the nuances.

• Quality of workmanship of internal units. At this point, you need to pay special attention. The efficiency of the entire structure will depend on this in the future.
• Reinforcement material (the stronger the material, the more durable the structure).
• An important selection factor is the type of water drain. The most effective will be the circular option, which allows you to wash off all the liquid around the perimeter. The vertical version requires constant and careful maintenance in order to avoid the formation of plaque on the bowl.
• If you want to buy the most comfortable model, then you can opt for products with heated seats and lighting. But these toilets are not very cheap.