The standard design of WC consists of three items of what is known as ‘ware’. The first is the pan, then, the cistern and last of all the lid.

The Close-Coupled.
The close coupled WC design is the most common design that is fitted in new installations. It features a basin secured to the floor with its cistern fixed to the wall right above the basin. The cistern and the basin are usually made from ceramics, giving a clean appearance although the cistern can be made from plastic. Its cistern is fixed directly to the WC using a washer to guarantee a watertight seal. There is no visible pipe between the cistern and pan. Because this type is standard there is a wide range available which are made in volume by manufacturers like Ideal Standard and there is no shortage of tradesmen with the correct skills to install them like a Kilburn Plumber who is familiar with this type of WC.

The Wall Hung.
The wall hung WCs pan is sat on brackets secured to a wall, which creates an open floor space beneath the loo. This design is predominantly used on the continent but it has had some popularity growth in Britain of late. Many designers see this toilet as the definition of a stylish bathroom.


The Low-Level.
The name indicates the height of its cistern. With a low-level WC, the pan is floor mounted with the cistern mounted separately on the wall. A short flush pipe connects the cistern to the WC. When it comes to the height of the seat, the most common height for the pan of that type of WC is 400 mm, but if you need a higher seat position, for taller people with difficulty sitting or rising, there is a growing variety of heights and shapes produced to suit individual needs. Kilburn Plumbers can fit all types of WC designs.

The High-Level.
In this model, its pan is the same as a low-level design but the cistern is mounted high on the wall with a longer flush pipe. This is more commonly used in commercial establishments, although some nostalgic styles are still arranged with high-level cisterns, usually with a polished brass delivery pipe connecting the pan to the cistern.

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