Comparison Kolo Freja L79201 vs Kolo Primo K83100

General product type.

In addition to the more or less common tank-less toilet bowls and toilet compacts in, we have more specific varieties on the market today - combo nitase, as well as specialized models for children. Here is a more detailed description of each variety:

— Toilet. By «ordinary» toilet bowl in this case, refer to products in the form of a bowl, without its own tank (or other flushing system). The tank, however, can be supplied in a set (see more. «Complete»), but this option is very rare, and even in such cases, the water tank is carried out separately from the bowl. This is the key difference between such products and toilet compacts. In general, traditional toilets are relatively difficult to install, but this is offset by a number of advantages. First, the flushing system in most cases can be chosen at your discretion. Secondly, the tank and pipes can be hidden in the wall, giving the bathroom as neat as possible appearance. Third, it is possible to choose the location of the tank, which is also important. And the way to install the toilet itself (see. «Installation») can be almost any.

— Toilet-compact. Products that combine a bowl of the toilet and a toilet bowl mounted directly on this bowl. This option is very convenient for a floor installation (cf. «Install...ation»): no need to prepare a place for hanging the tank, it is enough to fix the bowl itself and connect the product to the water supply and sewerage. And the availability of a tank in the delivery kit for many users is an important advantage. True, comps are usually sold «as is», without the possibility to replace the tank; however, finding a suitable model usually does not pose a problem, and this moment is not critical. And some models can be sold in different kits, including without a tank. The main disadvantages of this option include that the tank and toilet bowl are a single design, for which you need the appropriate amount of space. Also, the specificity of such products is that the overwhelming number of them is installed on the floor - for a number of reasons, wall mounting among compact is almost not found.

— Pulse toilet. Toilets using the so-called Tank Flush System (and usually supplied with such a system). The drain mechanism (also called «drukspuhler») is connected directly to the water supply; in the simplest models it is manually operated, but many pulsed toilet bowls nowadays are equipped with battery-powered electronic systems. In any case, the advantages of this design are both compactness and economy: the drain is usually organized so that a small amount of water can remove pollution as efficiently as possible.

— Baby toilet. Toilets specially designed for young children are primarily small in size and length/width - otherwise the child would simply be uncomfortable. In addition, such products often have the appropriate design - with bright drawings, unusual shape, etc. Toilet bowls of this type can be useful in pre-school and junior schools, children’s entertainment institutions, large families, etc. The.

— Combo toilet. Rather unusual design: a combination of the toilet and the washbasin, mounted in the top of the tank. One of the key advantages of this combination is the savings of water: the water used in hand washing or washing does not go directly to the sewer, but filtered, poured into the tank and then used to wash. This can reduce water consumption by a quarter or more. In addition, combo nitase is a real rescue for cramped rooms, where it is not possible to install a separate washbasin. On the other hand, such products are quite complex and expensive, and the real need to combine the toilet with the washbasin is not so often. That’s why there are not many combinations available nowadays.

The normal method of installation, which is designed toilet.

— Floor. The way in which the toilet is placed on the floor. This installation is much easier to mount on the wall: the installation work is limited to securing the toilet at the installation site (for example, by means of anchor bolts). However, such models take place on the floor, which can sometimes be a disadvantage in terms of both the design of the bathroom and purely practical side. So, under the bowl of the outdoor toilet bowl there is no free space (unlike suspended models), which can be critical in cramped conditions. But behind the base of such a bowl is often free space, and the small size of this space and its inaccessibility make it difficult to clean. Therefore, floor mounting in our time is characteristic mainly for toilet-compact (cf. «Type»), for which it is the best option; classic toilets with such a system are also common, but still not so widespread.

— Hanging. Mounting, in which the bowl is attached to the wall (more precisely - to the built-in wall installation), so that under it there is free space. The most common version was among the toilet bowls of traditional design (see. «Type»). However, for the installation of such a product usually have to be built into the wall special frame (installation); so that the installation itself wall models are more difficult and more expensive than floor. On the other...hand, the drain tank at this location is usually attached to the installation and after installation is hidden behind the decorative partition - in the end, there is only a bowl and a drain button outside. This arrangement gives the bathroom a neat appearance, in addition, the toilet takes up a minimum of space, and the space under it remains available, in particular for cleaning. These moments are especially convenient in public toilets - in restaurants, cinemas, etc. Another advantage can be called the ability to choose the height of the bowl at your discretion.

The design of the outlet pipe of the toilet bowl. It determines, in particular, the features of its installation. To date, there are such options:

— Horizontal. In such toilets, the outlet pipe is located at the back of the bowl and is oriented horizontally backwards. This is one of the most common types in Europe and the post-Soviet space - it is due to the fact that sewer pipes in these countries are drawn along the floors, and the pipe in the bathroom is usually located under the wall, behind the toilet.

— Oblique. In fact - a kind of horizontal release (see above), in which the outlet pipe is not strictly horizontal, but at an angle (usually 30° or 45°). It will be useful in the case that the sewer pipe is low, near the floor.

— Vertical. As the name suggests, in these toilets the output is directed vertically down. They are mainly used in the United States and other American countries, where in the construction of communications, e.g. sewerage, conducted under the floor (ceiling) without taking into account the partitions - as a result, the toilet can be placed directly above the pipe. This layout is also found in the post-Soviet space, in particular in office and production premises, as well as in residential buildings on individual projects.

— Universal. The universal release design allows it...to be connected to one of the three above options, depending on the specific need. Most often, the output of such toilets is hidden inside, and its own nozzle is absent; for connection selected separate pipe of the desired shape, it can go vertically, horizontally or at an angle.

It should be noted that it is theoretically possible to install a toilet with horizontal release in the bathroom under the vertical, and vice versa - but in practice, this is very difficult and actually requires the reconstruction of the toilet. And therefore, before choosing a toilet, you must clarify the design of sewer pipes in your bathroom and the most suitable type of outlet.

The working volume of the flush tank installed on the toilet-compact (cf. «Type») or supplied with a classical model; in other words - the amount of water contained in the tank.

The current standard volume value is 6 litres; it is believed that this capacity provides an optimal balance between water consumption, drain efficiency and compact design. However, there are also toilet bowls with a reduced tank - less than 6 l (usually 4 - 5 l). This feature saves water and reduces the size of the tank; and to ensure the efficiency of the flush, various additional devices can be provided in the design. As a result, such toilets may cost more than full-size tanks; however, if the water in the bathroom comes from meters, the difference in price quickly pays off.

It should be noted that, in addition to the reduced tank, such features as a half drain (cf. «Functions and Capabilities») and a safe design (cf. above) contribute to the savings.

Location of the pipe for supplying water to the toilet bowl. Modern toilets contain lateral, rear and bottom water supply. In the first two types of pipes are located at the top of the tank, and the choice between side and rear supply in practice depends mainly on the location of pipes in the head and, accordingly, the convenience of connection. The bottom line is considered the most modern option: it provides a minimum level of noise when filling the tank, in addition to being easy to conceal, thus ensuring aesthetics.

Some models in our catalogue have combined signs of supply -«side/ bottom» or «side/ rear». This can mean both a versatile device, with the ability to select the type of connection, and a model produced in several variations different type of supply.

Among the basic functions of the toilet, one can single out circular flush of water in the bowl, half flush, antibacterial coating, anti- splash, micro-lift of the seat. More about them:

— Vortex flush (in the bowl). In toilets with a vortex flush, water flows from holes under the rim and sequentially washes the entire bowl through the formation of a characteristic water vortex. Jets of water can be directed from the outlets straight or at a slight angle: the first option is called swirling, the second – shower. The advantages of a vortex flush are low water consumption, high-quality cleaning of the toilet, absence of splashes and minimal noise levels. However, sanitary equipment with such a flush system are often more expensive than traditional solutions.

- Half drain. The ability to drain from the tank not all the water, but only a part, usually half (hence the name). It is due to the fact that a complete drain is not always required - for example, half a tank is enough to flush urine even in toilet bowls with a plate bowl (see "Bowl Shape"). This function will be useful primarily for those for whom water saving is critical (for example, if meters are installed in the apartment).

- Anti-splash. The anti-splash system prevents water splashing on the sides when the water is drained...from the tank. Anti-splash toilets have a special bowl design. In them, the bowl is inclined, the water flowing down the inclined plane from the tank immediately goes into the sewer drain. The "anti-splash" function allows you to increase the level of hygiene and sanitation in the restroom. Toilets with an anti-drain system also have disadvantages. The main disadvantage of such models is the increased water consumption.

— Seat microlift. A device that prevents the toilet seat from hitting the rim of the bowl. It works similar to door closers: the movement of the seat is slowed down, slowing down as much as possible when approaching the rim, which ensures soft contact, prevents unpleasant popping and protects the seat and rim from damage and wear. In addition, the microlift provides additional convenience - you just need to push the seat, and it will lower itself.

Additional items supplied with toilet bowl.

— Drain tank. The tank in which the water is stored for drainage. By definition comes complete with toilet comps (see. «Type»), although some of these models may have the option «without tank». But the traditional toilet bowls are very rarely sold immediately with a tank for plumbing - it is believed that this element of design in such cases is more convenient to choose separately.

— Seat with cover. A seat for comfortable placement on the toilet, supplemented by a lid that covers the bowl in «non-working time» and keeps unpleasant odors and harmful microorganisms inside. Both seats and covers are sold separately, but it is more convenient (and sometimes cheaper) to buy them together with the toilet. Especially this configuration can be useful when buying products of non-standard form, to which it is difficult to choose third party accessories.

The total weight of the product; for compact-toilet (cf. «Type»), as a rule, is specified for standard equipment - together with «native» tank (empty).

When choosing floor models on this indicator you can not pay much attention, but for a hanging toilet bowl (see. «Installation») weight is quite principial: because the installation (or other attachment) should normally withstand both the design and the user sitting on it.

The height of the toilet bowl, namely the upper edge of the bowl.

In floor models (cf. «Installation») this size is considered from the base, in suspended - from the bottom edge. It should be borne in mind that hanging articles are usually set at a height of at least 5 - 10 cm above the floor, so the actual height of the bowl will be greater by the appropriate amount. Flooring models are usually placed at the floor level, and the actual height of the bowl in them corresponds to the stated (theoretically it is possible to adjust this height by installing the toilet at an elevation or recess, but in practice it is easier to choose the model of the desired height).

The lowest height values - up to 30 cm inclusive - can be found exclusively in hanging toilets (this is not inconvenient given the features of installation). The same type of installation applies to most models on 31 - 34 cm and 35 - 37 cm, although these categories already include floor products. However, among the latter, the most popular height - 38 - 40 cm, is also very common outdoor toilet bowls height more than 40 cm (in suspended models the height is higher than 38 cm and rare).

Regarding the choice of this parameter, it is worth considering the use of the toilet. Thus, for public use, the best option is considere...d to be the actual height of the bowl of 40 - 44 cm; this height is clearly prescribed in some sanitary standards, it is convenient for most adults and is quite acceptable for children (except for the smallest, who already require the help of an adult when using the toilet). But for personal use, the toilet should be selected more carefully, and here may be suitable values. The general rule is that, ideally, the legs of a seated person should be bent at a right angle and freely stand on the floor without hanging or straining themselves beyond measure. However, people in the family may differ markedly in stature and needs. In general, therefore, it is recommended to take into account the growth of the highest family member and, in the case of a person with special needs, those needs first.