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Installation and maintenance of a WC
How high should a toilet be and which pre-wall element is suitable? These and other questions arise in connection with the toilet. Here you can find out how plumbers go about maintenance and installation.
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At a glance
Whether a pre-wall element is required should be clarified in advance.
The optimum height of the toilet should be tailored to individual needs.
It is also possible to relocate a toilet at a later date.
The right height and load capacity of a WC
The correct height of the toilet is an important question. The standard height is 40 centimetres. A height of between 46 and 48 centimetres is ideal for senior toilets and disabled toilets. The height should be determined individually according to the needs of the user and in consultation with the plumber. A wall-hung WC model can withstand loads of up to 400 kilograms.
Optimum use of space: Which pre-wall element is the best?
A WC installation wall may be required when installing a suspended WC. The quality of the pre-wall elements varies, which is why craftsmen rely on tried and tested brands. Self-supporting pre-wall elements are practical and easy to install, but not always necessary. The structural situation should be checked by a specialist tradesperson to decide whether a pre-wall element is required.
What needs to be considered between WC and tiles:
A silicone seam between the toilet and tile should ensure a clean transition. A sound insulation set is also required between the WC and the wall to ensure sound insulation.
The correct procedure for WC installation by a plumber
We have already clarified important questions, such as "How high is a toilet?" or "How much weight can a suspended toilet hold?". Now it's time for the realisation.
How much space your WC needs
When planning the WC, the plumber takes into account a base area of 70 x 120 centimetres. The distance between the toilet and the wall depends on the structural conditions. In a disabled-accessible bathroom, 120 x 120 centimetres are required to provide sufficient freedom of movement.
Switch off the water in the toilet
Before installing a toilet, the plumber switches off the water. There is usually a stopcock directly in the bathroom. With a pre-wall element, the plumber uses the angle valve to close the water supply to the toilet.
Moving the toilet in the bathroom
Moving a toilet by a plumber requires the existing toilet to be dismantled. If the installation is too high or too low, new holes may need to be drilled in the wall. The height of the toilet is adjusted according to the needs of the user. In the case of pre-wall elements, the fixing points are fixed and the panelling would have to be removed, which involves considerable effort. For fixings with hanger bolts in a load-bearing wall, new holes can be drilled and the fixing points moved. The inlet and outlet must also be adapted.
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