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38 Plan it PRO TIP Toilet types In-wall toilets (wall hung or wall faced) have hidden cisterns and a flush button "Anything involving sanitary plumbing or potable water supply must be completed by a licensed plumber" Removable seat panel in the wall. Wall-hung models have no base, making them painless to clean under, while a wall-faced type is connected to the floor but is still easy to clean around. "Having an in-wall cistern means you only see the toilet pan, which gives a modern, sleek look, plus you save about 150mm of space within the bathroom," says Regan Greg Wallace Master Plumbers Comfort is obviously an important factor, too, so don't be embarrassed to actually Stein 'Infinity' WELS 4-star 45-3L/min wall-faced toilet suite, $499, 1/N: 0251657* sit on one in the showroom to make sure it's what you want. Clare. A back-to-wall toilet is similar to wall-faced, except the cistern sits at the back of the pan. The unit sits flush against the wall and connects to the floor, making it another relatively easy-clean option. The close-coupled toilet has no gaps behind and no exposed pipes, but you'll still have to scrub behind it. "Close-coupled toilets are the most popular type of toilet on the market as they are compact, and the cistern sits directly on the toilet pan for a clean look," says Regan. Clean machine Space saver The good news is modern models are designed to make cleaning easier. While traditional toilets have a rim under the edge that tends to accumulate nasties, a rimless toilet streams water all around the inside of the whole bowl, keeping the loo cleaner with less effort from you. Beyond the pan For optimal personal hygiene, consider a bidet; these, in terms of high tech, have gone next level. The Evekare smart bidet toilet seat with wireless remote control, Caroma 'Urbane Invisi Series Il' WELS 4-star 4.5-3L/min wall-hung toilet suite, $1145, 1/N: 4870373* (buttons sold separately) Water smart Because many New Zealand houses run off unequal water pressure, there isn't a regulated minimum WELS (water efficiency labelling standard) rating in this country. However, a four-star WELS rating is normally considered excellent and all Bunnings toilet suites, in store and online, for instance, has four cleaning modes, an air-dryer function, soft-closing heated seat and more, while the wireless remote lets Easy clean you control the water temperature and position of the spray head, plus switch between cleaning modes. are WELS rated to this standard. Professional help For public safety reasons, the plumbing trade is licensed by the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board (PGDB) and protected under Ministry of Health guidelines, says Greg Wallace, chief executive of Master Plumbers (master Take a seat Mondella Concerto' WELS 4-star 3.4L/min back to wall rimless toilet suite, $289, I/N: 0019819 One of the best WC innovations of recent years is the soft-closing lid – no more slamming and waking the rest of the household during night-time visits! Some products are not available at all Bunnings stores, but may be ordered. plumbers.org.nz). "A toilet install involves the connection of a sanitary pipe and therefore should be completed by a licensed individual, not a DIYE,," he says. Drains explained The drain is the pipe through which waste is flushed away from the bowl and is designed to prevent smells coming back into your bathroom -The 'S' trap, the most common style, connects - The 'P' trap connects to the sewer through - The skew trap connects to the sewer through the wall from either the left the drain to the sewer the wall and does not Read it! through the floor. or right side of the bowl. Check out our comprehensive toilet buying guide: bunnings.co.nz/ touch the floor. Great for small bathrooms. 'P' trap how-to-choose-a-toilet "S' trap Skew trap bunnings.co.nz |O bunningsnz |O bunnings "Available to order at the Special Orders Desk.

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