Close coupled suites are the most popular type of toilet suite sold as there are many suites available that are similar in price to a connector suite.
Close coupled suites are a full china suite with both the cistern and pan being made of vitreous china.
Some suites will also be available with a soft closing seat. The soft closing seat has a special hinge which stops the seat from being dropped closed, instead slowly allowing the seat to close.
Close coupled toilet suites are available in designs to suit traditional, contemporary and modern bathrooms.
TRAP TYPES
- Close coupled suites are available in S Trap and P Trap.
- S Trap suites have the waste pipe go through the floor, P Trap suites have the waste go out through the wall.
SET OUT MEASUREMENTS
- Set out measurements refer to the distance from the wall/floor to the centre of the waste pipe going through the floor/wall.
- The set out measurement is going to be one of the most important pieces of information needed when selecting a toilet suite.
- Close coupled suites will have the least set out range. Each particular suite will vary in its set out. Standard set outs will be 110mm, 140mm or 220mm.
- With the use of an off-set pan connector, the set out can be adjusted. Pan connectors are available with a 20mm, 40mm or 60mm off-set. You must check with your plumber as to the maximum off set connector you can use.
WATER INLET POSITION
- Close coupled suites have the water supply enter the cistern from the bottom of the cistern (Bottom Inlet). The cistern tap will be located next to the pan near the floor.
WELS REQUIREMENTS
- It is now a requirement that all toilet suites comply with the WELS water rating regulation. This requires new homes to install a 4 star / 4.5lt full flush toilet suite, however 3 star/ 6lt suites can be installed in renovations.
* Image: Imperialware Impala Close Coupled Suite
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