Welcome

Concealed Cistern Pros and Cons

Nov 30, 2018 / By System Admin / in Bath

Concealed Cistern Pros and Cons

Contemporary solutions for flushing systems

Changing the method that we do in these routine activities will have a big impact. Nobody likes cleaning their toilets, however, by keeping it clean you can be away from the bacteria and be healthier. The toilet flush takes your job of cleaning the toilet seats and keeps it aqua clean, therefore the job becomes less painful. If you are short on the area or maybe trying to relinquish your toilet a lustrous effect, moderate quite feel, then a Concealed Toilet Cistern is valued selecting.

Changing the method that we do in these routine activities will have a big impact. Nobody likes cleaning their toilets, however by keeping it clean you can be away from the bacteria and be healthier. The toilet flush takes your job of cleaning the toilet seats and keeps it aqua clean, therefore the job becomes less painful. If you are short on area or maybe trying to relinquish your toilet a lustrous effect, moderate quite feel, then a Concealed toilet Cistern is value selecting.

What is a concealed cistern?

The cistern is the three-dimensional part of the toilet that holds the water before it flushes. As the name suggests, a Concealed Cisterns a type of flushing cistern that's fitted within the wall, behind a Ledge wall, or within a Cabinet, popularly known as wall hung toilets. They can be accessed through a button panel (technically known as an actuator for maintenance).

concealed cistern

Actuators for Concealed Cistern

Concealed Cisterns is a dual flush valve that generates water savings. Dual flush toilet cisterns handle solid and liquid waste differently by giving the option to flush.

They contribute to a cleaner, more elegant looking bathroom toilets and fulfills all the functions of a regular close-coupled system, where you can improve on the ambiance of your bathroom toilet and easy to maintain.

Actuators for Concealed Cistern

Inside of a cistern tank

Inside of a cistern tank

fitting of a concealed cistern

fitting of a concealed cistern

after the construction of the Ledge Wall

Pros for a Concealed Toilet Cistern

ParameterConcealed CisternTraditional/ External Flushing System
Space They are space saving, as it is Sleek and Slim. Regular toilets usually occupy space, since they have a bulky Cistern.
Aesthetics a) A concealed Cistern is ergonomic, the cabinet matches the interior decor and continues the bathroom theme. As the flushing cistern has too many features out in the open, it looks less stylish.
  b) Modern toilets.  
  c) Looks cleaner, as there will be fewer features in the sight.  
  d) It's a contemporary look. The buttons are of chrome plate that appears trendy for the inside of your toilets.  
Good for the environment Saves water since the Concealed Cistern comes with 3/6 liters dual flush. It's more effective than the old single flush versions. The traditional cistern may or may not come with a dual flush.
Noise reduction Any noise created by the process of flushing is reduced. Since the cistern is a floor standing model, any noise created by the process of flushing will be more compared to Concealed Toilet Cistern.

Cons for a Concealed Toilet Cistern

ParameterConcealed CisternTraditional/ External Flushing System
Installation process a) Includes more steps in the installation process. a) Installation is easier.
  b) If you are renovating your bathroom toilet, a ledge wall of 8 inches (pre-wall) would be built against the flushing cistern. b) There's no need of ledge wall.
  c) When it comes to replacing the toilet flushing cistern, it becomes difficult because of the tiled wall.  
Installation charges Higher Moderate
Pricing Prices are high, ranging from Rs. 800 onwards. Comparatively a Traditional Cistern is not as costlier as Concealed Cistern.
Repair Difficult to maintain or repair, as it is wall mounted toilet. A separate panel access may increase the cost of overall fitting. You can easily reach out to the repair.
Suitability Concealed Cistern is suitable only for a western style commode. It is suitable for both Indian and western style toilets.
Accessibility a) It can be hard to turn the water off to the cistern as it's not readily seen. a) Traditional toilet suite has the tap beneath the cistern, hence can be easily accessed.
  b) If the water is turned off to your house and you need to flush the toilet, you can't manually fill water into the toilet. b) If the flush isn't working, you can manually pour water and flush.

Besides, the little extra work required to install, Concealed Cisterns are an increasingly popular trend and are extremely popular in high-class establishments and homes. Fitting one in the home will not only enhance the style of the bathroom but could also help to increase the house value.