Sourcing the right toilets

by Carlo Padilla (Content Writer)

There are a number of considerations for consumers or property owners when it comes to buying toilets. While it seems like an easy decision at first as toilets serve the simple function of collecting waste, there are toilet types that may better suit specific preferences and have their own pros and cons. Here are some of the most common choices.

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Two- and one-piece toilets

The main difference between these is that two-piece toilets have a separate bowl and tank while one-piece toilets have these parts seamlessly connected to each other. One-piece toilets are generally more expensive than their two-piece counterparts, but they are more durable, easier to clean and look more premium. Two-piece toilets, on the other hand, offer more customization options and are cheaper.

Tankless

Tankless toilets, as the name suggests, do not rely on water tanks to create a siphon effect when flushing and instead uses high pressure directly from the water supply. In homes or commercial buildings where sufficient water pressure is not available, a pump or another separate system may be used to make flushing possible. Since these toilets lack a tank, they provide a more minimalist look.

Wall-hung

Consumers with a smaller bathroom may consider wall-hung toilets. These are bolted into the wall, saving as much as 18in of floor space. This type is the ideal choice for users with limited mobility because they make the room easier to navigate with a wheelchair or walker. They are, however, much more expensive to install and maintain, owing to the complex wall bracing needed to hold the toilet and user’s weight.

The physical characteristics of the toilet type aside, other considerations include flush performance and water efficiency. Some recent toilet models make it possible to only use 1.28 gallons of water per flush – that’s 20 percent less than the 1.6-gallon US federal standard.

One-piece

Foshan Dongpeng Sanitary Ware Co. Ltd’s AQF-CZ-A09 is a one-piece siphonic toilet with a dual-flush mechanism. It has an elongated rimless bowl for easier cleanup and a soft-close PP seat.

There is a minimum order requirement of 288 pieces and lead time of 35 to 45 days.

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Wall-hung

From Hangzhou Sanhome International Trade Co. Ltd, the SH4155 is a ceramic wall-hung toilet with a concealed tank, P-trap drain pipe and dual-flush buttons. It measures 520x360x330mm with a pit distance of 180mm. Weight is 22kg.

Lead time is 25 to 30 days. There is no minimum order.

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3 to 6L flushing flow rate

The Sanitary Ware-002Y is a ceramic one-piece toilet with a flushing flow rate of 3 to 6L. It mounts on a wall, has a P-trap drain pipe, measures 540x360x420mm and weighs 31 to 40kg.

Jinjiang Jiaxing Supply Management Co. Ltd offers this product with a minimum order of 1,000 pieces and lead time of 15 to 25 days.

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PP or UF seat

Jinxini (Shenzhen) Ceramic Co. Ltd’s HB-6001 is a two-piece ceramic toilet with a self-cleaning glaze and a soft-close PP or UF seat. Drainage pipe options are 250 or 300mm S-trap or 180mm P-trap. Its dual flush buttons release 3 or 6L of water.

There is a 100-set minimum order and a lead time of 15 to 30 days.

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Two-piece

From Tangshan Jishun Ceramics Co. Ltd, the CT3920 is a two-piece ceramic toilet with a 4.8L flushing flow rate and a 300mm S-trap drain pipe. Size is 700x462x845mm.

100 sets is the minimum order. Lead time is 15 to 35 days.

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Virus-resistant

The SH-143R is a two-piece ceramic toilet available in single and dual flush variants. Drain pipe options are a 12in S-trap or 180mm P-trap. It has a virus-resistant, self-cleaning glaze, soft-close seat that may be made of PP or UF and custom color.

From Hangzhou Sanhome International Trade Co. Ltd, this product has a 50-piece minimum order and lead time 30 to 45 days.

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