Out of sight, out of mind
Today, unattractive exposed toilet cisterns, waste pipes and pedestal toilets can be a thing of the past. Whether you are currently remodelling your existing bathroom or building a new one, you ought to consider including a built-in cistern – not only do they offer great design freedom, but they also boast a host of other benefits too. Jasmin Kraneveldt from Bathroom Bizarre offers some insight in the workings and advantages of built-in cisterns.
What is a concealed cistern?
As the name suggests, a concealed cistern is one that is not visible to the naked eye, but rather concealed behind a wall or purpose-built cabinetry, explains Jasmin: “Generally speaking, concealed cisterns are built into the wall – only the actuator or flush plate and the toilet pan will be visible, which are available in a multitude of designs and colours to suit practically any bathroom style.”
These cisterns are able to hold up to 400kg of weight once installed, and any maintenance that might be required can be quickly and easily carried out by accessing the cistern via the flush plate.
The benefits of concealed cisterns
Concealed cisterns are a truly innovative bathroom solution with a number of benefits, which include:
More space: Since concealed cisterns are built into the wall, they free up a considerable amount of bathroom space that would otherwise have been taken up by the cistern. Also, if you choose a wall-hung toilet pan versus a floor-standing model, the free-flow of floor space below creates the illusion of added spaciousness.
State-of-the-art technology and durability: the range of concealed cisterns boasts high-tech technology and working parts to ensure trouble-free operation. All these cisterns are SABS tested and approved and they come with an impressive 10-year warranty.
Design freedom: Homeowners can pair their choice of actuator or flush plate and wall-hung or floor-standing toilet pan to perfectly complement their bathroom’s particular style and design.
Easy to clean and hygienic: Concealed cisterns and wall-hung toilet pans provide the ideal easy-to-clean and optimum hygiene solution – no obstacles to clean around or cisterns to clean under, just uninterrupted floor space that can be cleaned and disinfected in one easy step.
Good for the environment: All actuator plates boast a dual-flush mechanism. This dual-flush mechanism helps to reduce running costs by saving water – it uses a meagre four litres of water for a single flush, where only liquid waste needs to be dispatched. On the double flush, the cistern uses six litres to flush solid waste.
Height adjustment and strength: One of the biggest advantages of built-in cisterns that are coupled with wall-hung toilet pans is that the user can adjust the height of the toilet to suit their particular height requirements. So often, floor-standing toilets don’t accommodate very tall or short individuals, making them uncomfortable to use – this is not a problem with wall-hung toilets with concealed cisterns, however, as you can personalise the installation height.
Noise reduction: Since the cistern is built into the wall, any noise created by the process of flushing is seriously reduced, making this an ideal solution for en suite bathrooms where you wouldn’t want to disturb a sleeping partner for example.
Strength: All built-in cisterns are designed and built to withstand up to 400kg in weight, so even if the toilet pans are wall-hung, they can easily support the weight of the heaviest individuals.
Good looks: There is no doubt that concealed cisterns offer a cleaner, more modern and streamlined aesthetic when compared to the traditional exposed cisterns. Briefly put – they are better looking. Furthermore, if the cistern is built into the wall, you are able to clad or tile the back wall in whatever bathroom-appropriate material you choose for an even sleeker overall appearance. – Antonella Desi
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