new toilet

nowhereman · 30 Dec 2006

Disenchanted with the bogs of today (Villeroy yuk!) I managed to source a used but mint condition syphonic wc in white for less than the price of a pint.

The broad and calm lagoon avoids the side smear problem and associated brushing. The "short drop" avoids the startling Bismark shell plume effect. The long pan means I don't dribble on the rim.

The effortless hand of the atmosphere silently and efficiently disposes of the evidence of those natural functions that are best performed in solitude. Good for c**pping as well!

Works fine with a 9 litre cistern syphon. One flush does the job so I don't feel bad about it. I've brought back a little of the grace and space of the 1970s to my old house. I'll start on the Telly next.
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ChrisR · 30 Dec 2006

Just so long as you realise it's illegal to install it.

And don't anyone go using 9l cisterns with modern pans, it isn't clever. If the pan blocks, it'll overflow, see.

Nige F · 30 Dec 2006

3 gallons

the largest I`ve seen was 2 1/2 on a 2 trap syphonic

the name on the pan was hyper bole

Nige F · 30 Dec 2006

Still making plans , nowhereman

dal5band · 30 Dec 2006

I think compressed air is just aound the corner !

noseall · 30 Dec 2006

dal5band said:
I think compressed air is just aound the corner !

isn't that how they do it on planes?

Softus · 30 Dec 2006

Nige F said:
Still making plans , nowhereman

Well, the wor-or-or-orld is certainly at his command - see how he uses his powers to resurrect a two year old topic.

mrp123 · 30 Dec 2006

Just bought a new bathroom suite recently (from B&Q) and the toilet is excellent. The cistern holds 6 litres. Very efficient I must say, much better than the old 9 litre model. One flush clears all!

JohnD · 30 Dec 2006

nowhereman said:
Disenchanted with the bogs of today (Villeroy yuk!) I managed to source a used but mint condition syphonic wc in white for less than the price of a pint...

Very poetic!

And very quiet flush, as well.
I had one installed in the first house I bought, I remember it cost more than all the rest of the bathroom suite put together.

I'd buy another if they were still available.

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