Comparison Gala Street Square 05120 vs Gala Smart 25180

General product type.

In addition to the more or less common tank-less toilet bowls and toilet compacts in, we have more specific varieties on the market today - combo nitase, as well as specialized models for children. Here is a more detailed description of each variety:

— Toilet. By «ordinary» toilet bowl in this case, refer to products in the form of a bowl, without its own tank (or other flushing system). The tank, however, can be supplied in a set (see more. «Complete»), but this option is very rare, and even in such cases, the water tank is carried out separately from the bowl. This is the key difference between such products and toilet compacts. In general, traditional toilets are relatively difficult to install, but this is offset by a number of advantages. First, the flushing system in most cases can be chosen at your discretion. Secondly, the tank and pipes can be hidden in the wall, giving the bathroom as neat as possible appearance. Third, it is possible to choose the location of the tank, which is also important. And the way to install the toilet itself (see. «Installation») can be almost any.

— Toilet-compact. Products that combine a bowl of the toilet and a toilet bowl mounted directly on this bowl. This option is very convenient for a floor installation (cf. «Install...ation»): no need to prepare a place for hanging the tank, it is enough to fix the bowl itself and connect the product to the water supply and sewerage. And the availability of a tank in the delivery kit for many users is an important advantage. True, comps are usually sold «as is», without the possibility to replace the tank; however, finding a suitable model usually does not pose a problem, and this moment is not critical. And some models can be sold in different kits, including without a tank. The main disadvantages of this option include that the tank and toilet bowl are a single design, for which you need the appropriate amount of space. Also, the specificity of such products is that the overwhelming number of them is installed on the floor - for a number of reasons, wall mounting among compact is almost not found.

— Pulse toilet. Toilets using the so-called Tank Flush System (and usually supplied with such a system). The drain mechanism (also called «drukspuhler») is connected directly to the water supply; in the simplest models it is manually operated, but many pulsed toilet bowls nowadays are equipped with battery-powered electronic systems. In any case, the advantages of this design are both compactness and economy: the drain is usually organized so that a small amount of water can remove pollution as efficiently as possible.

— Baby toilet. Toilets specially designed for young children are primarily small in size and length/width - otherwise the child would simply be uncomfortable. In addition, such products often have the appropriate design - with bright drawings, unusual shape, etc. Toilet bowls of this type can be useful in pre-school and junior schools, children’s entertainment institutions, large families, etc. The.

— Combo toilet. Rather unusual design: a combination of the toilet and the washbasin, mounted in the top of the tank. One of the key advantages of this combination is the savings of water: the water used in hand washing or washing does not go directly to the sewer, but filtered, poured into the tank and then used to wash. This can reduce water consumption by a quarter or more. In addition, combo nitase is a real rescue for cramped rooms, where it is not possible to install a separate washbasin. On the other hand, such products are quite complex and expensive, and the real need to combine the toilet with the washbasin is not so often. That’s why there are not many combinations available nowadays.

— Funnel. The bowl of such a toilet bowl is a funnel with approximately the same tilt angle on all sides and a siphon hole in the middle. The advantages of this design are a minimum of unpleasant odors, economy and the fact that the use of the brush is extremely rare: solid waste is almost immediately hidden under the water in the openings of the siphon, not hanging outside and does not require significant water flushing. The main disadvantage of the funnel is spray; however, many manufacturers use design solutions to minimize this inconvenience.

— Visor. This construction is similar to the funnel (see above), but the slope of the bowl walls is uneven - the back wall may have a greater slope than the front, or vice versa. The main advantage of visor toilets is the absence of spray in combination with economy and minimum unpleasant odors. At the same time, solid waste can be trapped on the bowl wall, which will require slightly more water consumption and more frequent use of the brush than the funnels.

— Dish. The bowl of this type is equipped with a shelf, usually located behind the opening of the siphon. This ensures that there is no splash; moreover, unlike all other types, the waste does not fall into the siphon until it is washed off, but is on the shelf - this makes it possible to determine their condition, which is important for medical purposes. A...t the same time, dish bowls are characterized by strong odors, and solid waste can stay there, which requires frequent use of brush and increases water consumption. In addition, a certain amount of water is constantly on the shelf, which may lead to the appearance of aesthetic divorces. As a result, this design is considered outdated and rare.

The working volume of the flush tank installed on the toilet-compact (cf. «Type») or supplied with a classical model; in other words - the amount of water contained in the tank.

The current standard volume value is 6 litres; it is believed that this capacity provides an optimal balance between water consumption, drain efficiency and compact design. However, there are also toilet bowls with a reduced tank - less than 6 l (usually 4 - 5 l). This feature saves water and reduces the size of the tank; and to ensure the efficiency of the flush, various additional devices can be provided in the design. As a result, such toilets may cost more than full-size tanks; however, if the water in the bathroom comes from meters, the difference in price quickly pays off.

It should be noted that, in addition to the reduced tank, such features as a half drain (cf. «Functions and Capabilities») and a safe design (cf. above) contribute to the savings.

Additional items supplied with toilet bowl.

— Drain tank. The tank in which the water is stored for drainage. By definition comes complete with toilet comps (see. «Type»), although some of these models may have the option «without tank». But the traditional toilet bowls are very rarely sold immediately with a tank for plumbing - it is believed that this element of design in such cases is more convenient to choose separately.

— Seat with cover. A seat for comfortable placement on the toilet, supplemented by a lid that covers the bowl in «non-working time» and keeps unpleasant odors and harmful microorganisms inside. Both seats and covers are sold separately, but it is more convenient (and sometimes cheaper) to buy them together with the toilet. Especially this configuration can be useful when buying products of non-standard form, to which it is difficult to choose third party accessories.

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.