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WC Appliances
Wash Down Pan:The Wash down WC pan is a design that we are all familiar with, it’s waste-pipework runs ‘back through the wall’ or ‘down through the floor’. It is a great, and cheaper option. Ensure you get a WC pan that has back to the wall down through the floor design that matches the original.Cistern Types: High-Level:Old-fashioned type that sits high, with a long downpipe and chain operated flush. A good option if you decide to restore an old house. Reproduction and antique versions are readily available. Check first, that there is enough ceiling height for it the fit. Richmond Plumbers will supply and fit a WC suite.Low-Level:A low-level WC system is probably the most common style. These are normally made from ceramic and fitted on brackets. They use a short downpipe and a lever operated flush.Slim-Line:The slim-line WC cistern comprises a slender plastic cistern fixed straight onto the wall, using a short downpipe and a lever or knob to operate the flush. This style is a good option if you have space and money. It is quite fragile in that its structural integrity depends on the lid being correctly fitted. Slim-line systems are not good for a WC that will get a lot of rough usage.Close Coupled:Closely linked WC systems are designed so that both the pan and cistern are together as one feature. Manufactured from ceramic, it has no visible downpipe, and the U bends or traps are integral. It can be difficult to fit, so it is not a good idea if you are a nervous plumbing novice. A Richmond Plumber is trained in the installation of WCs. Concealed:These types of WC cisterns are made from ceramics, plastic or metal, and designed to be completely concealed from view, behind a panel. The downside is that the panel must be easily removable. This is so the system can be serviced, and is not good if you want to tile.