We have already talked about the advantages of having a wall hung toilet but, have you ever asked yourself how do wall hung toilets work? Don’t worry, in this article we are going to clear up your doubts.
What makes them different to other toilets
First of all, the most visible difference is obviously the bowl is hanging in the air, but how do we get it to hang in the air? It is just not enough to screw the toilet bowl to the wall. We need an element inside the wall called frame to support the weight of the toilet bowl. This metal frame will be the centrepiece of the installation, as its role is not only to hold the toilet bowl.
Secondly, you can not see the cistern because it is also concealed in the wall. As mentioned above, the frame is not only responsible for holding the bowl. In fact, it also holds the cistern inside.
Thirdly, the flushing mechanism consists of a panel that is installed in the wall and is the only visible element. You may be wondering, if the cistern is inside the wall, do I have to tear the wall down if something goes wrong? Don’t worry, you won’t have to demolish any walls. You can get access to the cistern through the flush panel if necessary.
Components required for installing wall hung toilets
Basically there are three elements you need to install a wall hung toilet:
You can find packs with all the necessary elements for your wall hung toilet system. These are an interesting option for two reasons: you make sure that all the elements are compatible and the price is usually lower since they come in pack.
This was all about how wall hung toilets work and the elements we need. Did you miss something? Let us know in the comments!
