The models can be of floor mounted or wall mounted and it can be open rim or box rim type. The box rim models are most hygienic and more efficient in flushing compared to open rim models and a price for it. Some manufacturers do glazing in the inner parts of the rim also so as to make the products more hygienic and we need to pay a price for it.
The wall mounting models are more convenient for operation and cleaning the bathroom floor is very easy and we can maintain the toilet space very neat and clean always. The wall mounting models can be connected to the water source by connecting to the ceramic tank mounted on the closet it self or to a ceramic or plastic tank mounted on the wall separately or to a concealed plastic tank in the wall or to the pipe line directly through a flush valve. There are models where we can achieve better flushing with just two to three litres water. How ever the general models operate with dual flushing mechanism with 3/6 litres water.
The floor mounting models produced with varying roughing dimensions (centre of outlet to the wall) from 100 mm to 300mm.The outlet trap can be ‘P’,’S’or horizontal. The popular models are produced with total concealed trap arrangement for aesthetic look and for cleaning convenience. There are models where we can get better flushing with just two litres of water. How ever the common models come with dual flushing facility where we can operate with3/6 litres water.
The integrated syphonic type single piece water closet very popular in United States gaining popularity in other countries also. Since the water tank is integrated along with the closet the plumbing works become simpler and convenient for installation. The function also good and we can use the dual flushing mechanism with3/6 litres water.
The turbojet water closet models comes with built in water pump and these models are most popular in commercial buildings, hostels etc where the number of usage is high and there is a water scarcity.
There are many new innovative models available in the market with built in electronic testing system in which one can check their urine, stool. There are models available for the exclusive use of children and physically challenged people.
Since the production process is complicated for making the European water closets the manufacturers fix high price. The very simple basic models start with a price of 20 USD and the more advanced models are sold in a price bracket of 2000 to 3000 USD.
There is a swift change in the end users out look of the toilets and naturally more innovative products are in pipe line and hence in the production technology of the sanitary ware also.
