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Toilets of special design, in which the bowl has no rim.

The back of the rim is one of the worst places in the entire toilet facility: contamination and micro-organisms accumulate easily and at the same time it is difficult to get there during cleaning. In light of this, some manufacturers produce toilets without rims - this reduces the number of hard to reach places, makes the product more hygienic in general and facilitates its cleaning.

Among the basic functions of the toilet, one can single out circular flush of water in the bowl, half flush, antibacterial coating, anti- splash, micro-lift of the seat. More about them:

— Vortex flush (in the bowl). In toilets with a vortex flush, water flows from holes under the rim and sequentially washes the entire bowl through the formation of a characteristic water vortex. Jets of water can be directed from the outlets straight or at a slight angle: the first option is called swirling, the second – shower. The advantages of a vortex flush are low water consumption, high-quality cleaning of the toilet, absence of splashes and minimal noise levels. However, sanitary equipment with such a flush system are often more expensive than traditional solutions.

- Half drain. The ability to drain from the tank not all the water, but only a part, usually half (hence the name). It is due to the fact that a complete drain is not always required - for example, half a tank is enough to flush urine even in toilet bowls with a plate bowl (see "Bowl Shape"). This function will be useful primarily for those for whom water saving is critical (for example, if meters are installed in the apartment).

- Anti-splash. The anti-splash system prevents water splashing on the sides when the water is drained...from the tank. Anti-splash toilets have a special bowl design. In them, the bowl is inclined, the water flowing down the inclined plane from the tank immediately goes into the sewer drain. The "anti-splash" function allows you to increase the level of hygiene and sanitation in the restroom. Toilets with an anti-drain system also have disadvantages. The main disadvantage of such models is the increased water consumption.

— Seat microlift. A device that prevents the toilet seat from hitting the rim of the bowl. It works similar to door closers: the movement of the seat is slowed down, slowing down as much as possible when approaching the rim, which ensures soft contact, prevents unpleasant popping and protects the seat and rim from damage and wear. In addition, the microlift provides additional convenience - you just need to push the seat, and it will lower itself.

Built into the toilet, allowing it to be used as a bidet - a hygienic bath for washing the external genitals and anus after using the toilet. Toilet bowls with similar functionality are by definition equipped with hygienic shower (with one or >multiple operation modes); in addition, they may also include Water heating and/or self-cleaning nozzle. Here is a detailed description of these features:

— Hygienic shower. This function is the whole essence of the bidet: a hygienic shower is a device with which you can wash the perineum after using the toilet. Theoretically, such a shower can have a different design, but in the toilet bowls most often there is the most simple and compact version - a small tube built directly into the rim of the bowl in such a position that the stream of water from it gets «clearly on purpose». Another option is a cover and a seat, supplemented by its own hygienic shower; a similar cover in many models can even be removed and moved to another bowl, if necessary.
Also in the characteristics often specify the number of hygienic shower modes. Most often this mode is one - this is enough for most cases. However, there are exceptions - for example, the design may provide «male» and «female» modes (taking into account anatomical differences between the sexes)the function of massage and so on. N. In some models, t...he number of modes reaches 7. In any case, if the formats of work are more than one - their particular set will not hurt to clarify separately; and the increase in the number of modes inevitably affects the cost.

— Water heating. Built-in heater for water supplied to hygienic shower. By default, such a shower uses ordinary cold water, and this is not always and not for everyone comfortable. Heating the water helps to remedy the situation; however, it should be borne in mind that this function has a significant impact on the price of the toilet, and the heater requires connection to the electrical network.

— Self-cleaning. The automatic cleaning function typically uses both flush and hygienic shower (therefore self-cleaning and refer to the functions of bidet); but other features of such systems can be different, depending on the model. Thus, in some toilets this mode is switched on periodically after a certain time or a certain number of flushes, in others - after each flush, in the third used pollution sensor, determining the need for cleaning, etc. Anyway, This function significantly increases hygiene and makes cleanliness easier to maintain. For example, regular self-cleaning significantly reduces the likelihood that the genitals will become contaminated during the use of the shower or harmful microbes; and manual cleaning of the toilet becomes easier and less frequent.

Additional functions of the toilet bowl, realized due to electronic «filling» and other special equipment. These features do not affect the basic functionality of the product, but they can significantly improve comfort or even safety when used. Among the most popular smart features in our time arepresence sensor, automatic drain, air drying, auto-lift (lowering) seat, , heater/list, Smartphone management, Child protection and Backlight. Elaborate on each one:

— Presence sensor. Sensor, responding to the appearance of a person near the toilet. This sensor is mainly used to automatically control other functions. For example, in some toilets the presence sensor provides automatic lifting of the lid when a person approaches and lowering - when removed; in others it includes seat heating, controls the flush, etc. The specific features of the sensor work should be specified separately. However, in any case, this feature provides not only additional convenience, but also hygiene: the user does not need to touch hands buttons and other controls. Such functionality may also be useful if the toilet is used by a person with disabilities, who for one reason or another is difficult t...o use more traditional management.

— Automatic drain. A feature that eliminates the need to flush the water manually. Typically based on the presence sensor described above: a drain is usually turned on after the sensor stops detecting the presence of a person on or near the toilet. Such a possibility gives several advantages over a more traditional design, with manual drainage of water. First, it increases hygiene: do not need to touch hands, buttons and other elements of the toilet. This is especially useful in public toilets (in offices, cafes/restaurants, railway stations, etc.), but it will not be superfluous at home. Secondly, with such toilet bowl in principle impossible situation «forgot to flush». Third, auto-dumping can be a lifesaver for users who, for some reason (old age, disability, health problems) find it difficult to use traditional systems. The notable drawbacks of this feature can be attributed to only a rather high cost.

— Pre-drain. The essence of this function is that before each use a thin layer of water is sprayed on the inside surface of the toilet bowl. This has two advantages. Firstly, by opening the lid, the user sees a clean, neat surface and does not feel any foreign odors that could remain after past use. Secondly, when using the toilet, solid waste is practically not stuck to the wet surface, and the main drain is obtained as efficiently as possible. Usually, the pre-discharge is activated automatically by signal from the presence sensor or by lifting the lid.

— Odour removal. Odor removal device built directly into the toilet. The specific implementation of this function may vary. For example, some models use a device like a removable toilet freshener - a container filled with a special composition. When drained, the water passes through this container, and the substances contained therein neutralize excess odors and create a pleasant aroma. In more advanced toilets, a mini-hood-like system can be installed - with a fan and integrated filter (such as carbon) that purifies air at the molecular level.

— Air drying. Function supplementing hygienic shower (cf. «Bidet functions»). After use, the shower is switched on (manually or automatically) a warm air flow that effectively dries the skin. This eliminates the need to remove excess moisture with toilet paper or napkins.

— Seat auto up/down. A mechanism that eliminates the need for the user to lift and lower the seat (and most often the cover) manually. Methods of control of such mechanism can be different: in some models it is activated manually (by pressing a button, approaching the hand or foot to the contactless sensor, from the remote control, etc. 1), in others - it is triggered automatically by commands from the presence sensor. However, in any case, this function has two main advantages. First, it promotes hygiene - the user does not need to touch the seat and cover with his hands. Secondly, lifting and lowering occur very smoothly, without bumps and excessive noise (which is not always avoided when using traditional seats/covers).

— Seat heating. Heating system that increases the temperature of the seat to comfortable. This feature will be especially appreciated by users who tend to freeze even at room temperature. Also, it will definitely be more useful in two cases. The first - if the seat material itself is not very comfortable and even in a warm room can be perceived as cold. The second - if the air temperature in the bathroom can drop: for example, the room has a window that opens periodically for ventilation even in the cold season. Electric heaters operated by the network are usually used to heat the seats. — Display. Own display mounted directly on the toilet bowl - usually on the lid or in the back, behind the lid. It is usually the simplest single-color LCD screen capable of displaying numbers and a limited number of characters. However, given the specificity of the application, more is usually not required. The display usually displays such data as the temperature of the seat or water in the hygienic shower, the chosen mode of operation of this shower, and so on. n.

— Remote control. Separate remote control that allows you to control the functions of the toilet (drain, lift/lowering the seat, hygienic shower, etc.). Unlike more traditional remote controls, a control device for a toilet bowl usually involves mounting in one place - on the wall of the toilet, or even right on the bowl. In any case, the remote gives additional convenience: all important functions are combined in one device, located at hand. Of course, it makes sense to apply such management only in advanced models with plenty of accessibility.

— Smartphone control. Ability to control the settings and functions of the toilet from a smartphone, tablet or other mobile gadget with a special application installed on it. In fact - analogue of the above control panel, only implemented in the form of a mobile application. The connection can be via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi; and some toilets with this function can even connect to the local network or the system of the «smart home», which gives access to the control from any point of the room, and even remotely via the Internet. Another interesting feature, often found in mobile applications - user profiles that preserve water temperature, shower hygiene and other parameters preferred by the individual.

— Child protection. The toilet bowl, even with antibacterial coating, is one of the most dangerous places in the house for a small child. This feature does not allow curious baby to get to the internal surface of the thicket and «catch» dangerous bacteria or chemicals. Most often, protection from children is implemented as a lock cover, which an adult can easily disable, and an unconscious little child - no.

— Backlit. Decorative lighting does not affect the functionality of the toilet bowl, but gives both the device and the bathroom an original appearance. Specific illumination options may vary: for example, in some models it has separate day and night modes, differing in brightness.

The total weight of the product; for compact-toilet (cf. «Type»), as a rule, is specified for standard equipment - together with «native» tank (empty).

When choosing floor models on this indicator you can not pay much attention, but for a hanging toilet bowl (see. «Installation») weight is quite principial: because the installation (or other attachment) should normally withstand both the design and the user sitting on it.

The height of the toilet bowl, namely the upper edge of the bowl.

In floor models (cf. «Installation») this size is considered from the base, in suspended - from the bottom edge. It should be borne in mind that hanging articles are usually set at a height of at least 5 - 10 cm above the floor, so the actual height of the bowl will be greater by the appropriate amount. Flooring models are usually placed at the floor level, and the actual height of the bowl in them corresponds to the stated (theoretically it is possible to adjust this height by installing the toilet at an elevation or recess, but in practice it is easier to choose the model of the desired height).

The lowest height values - up to 30 cm inclusive - can be found exclusively in hanging toilets (this is not inconvenient given the features of installation). The same type of installation applies to most models on 31 - 34 cm and 35 - 37 cm, although these categories already include floor products. However, among the latter, the most popular height - 38 - 40 cm, is also very common outdoor toilet bowls height more than 40 cm (in suspended models the height is higher than 38 cm and rare).

Regarding the choice of this parameter, it is worth considering the use of the toilet. Thus, for public use, the best option is considere...d to be the actual height of the bowl of 40 - 44 cm; this height is clearly prescribed in some sanitary standards, it is convenient for most adults and is quite acceptable for children (except for the smallest, who already require the help of an adult when using the toilet). But for personal use, the toilet should be selected more carefully, and here may be suitable values. The general rule is that, ideally, the legs of a seated person should be bent at a right angle and freely stand on the floor without hanging or straining themselves beyond measure. However, people in the family may differ markedly in stature and needs. In general, therefore, it is recommended to take into account the growth of the highest family member and, in the case of a person with special needs, those needs first.

General dimensions of the toilet bowl in height, width and depth (by depth is meant the distance from the front edge to the rear edge).

These indicators allow you to determine how much space is required to install the product, and also affect some practical points. In this case, width and depth are of key importance. Specific figures and nuances for these dimensions are as follows:

- Width: up to 35 cm in the narrowest models, 40 cm or more in the widest, intermediate options - 36 - 37 cm and 38 - 39 cm. A large width is desirable if people of large build will use the toilet. However, it should be borne in mind that this dimensions is indicated by the widest part of the structure, and this is not necessarily a bowl - we can talk about a tank.
- Depth: up to 50 cm - is considered small, in the largest products - more than 65 cm ; intermediate options include 51 - 55 cm, 56 - 60 cm and 61 - 65 cm. Here the choice depends on the height and physique of the user: tall people and people with long legs will be most comfortable with toilets with great depth.

Height is worth mentioning. In models without a tank, it corresponds to the height of the bowl..., see more about this indicator above. In compact toilets (see "Type"), the height with the tank is usually indicated, it depends on how much vertical space is required for installation. Here, an indicator of 75 cm or less is considered small, 76 - 80 cm is average, 81 - 85 cm is above average, and for the highest products, more than 85 cm of free space above the floor will be required.