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Back To Wall WC

  • 29-06-2012 8:02am
    #1
    bren288
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6 ✭


    Hi Folks, we're looking to fit a Back To Wall WC in a new bathroom. There will be a cavity to conceal pipes running from floor up into attic and this is where we'll put the cistern. My question is what is the recommended/most advisable way of fixing the cistern to the supporting wall. We've beeen quoted for a special fixed frame (serious money!) but when I looked at this more closely it seems to be what you need for a wall hung WC which is not what we will have. The BTW WC will be floor mounted. I saw a video clip on YouTube of a guy fitting a BTW WC and he just seemed to fix the cistern to the supporting wall with some type of mounting bracket.

    Anyone had any expereince of BTW WC's, if the fixed frame isn't needed where would you get the type of mounting bracket that is, plumbers suppliers maybe?

    Thanks in advance for the suggestions
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  • #2
    Jeju
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 620 ✭✭✭Jeju


    I would advise a frame and probably available for around 220 - 300 euro.

    Here is a link of frames if its any help.

    http://www.grohe.com/ie/4978/bathroom/sanitary-systems/installation-system-rapid-sl/


  • #3
    L1979
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 45 ✭L1979


    You are right with your assumption that the frame is ideally suited to a wall hung loo and I would agree with your point, is it worth spending money on an enclosed cistern if you dont want a wall hung. But i would also ask, if it is worth enclosing a cistern for any other reason. Closed Coupled Cisterns these days are alot smaller and tidier then what we grew up with and from an access and maintenance point of view, is it worth making life more difficult for yourself in the future.


  • #4
    tred
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,473 ✭✭✭tred


    L1979 wrote: »
    You are right with your assumption that the frame is ideally suited to a wall hung loo and I would agree with your point, is it worth spending money on an enclosed cistern if you dont want a wall hung. But i would also ask, if it is worth enclosing a cistern for any other reason. Closed Coupled Cisterns these days are alot smaller and tidier then what we grew up with and from an access and maintenance point of view, is it worth making life more difficult for yourself in the future.

    I have to agree here.

    I hope from Mods its ok to post this link, but we put in these, and they are really tidy, and look well. I didnt buy it off tubs, but its the only place i can find a pic!

    http://www.tubsandtiles.ie/images/product_images/enlarged/358083936_1.jpg


  • #5
    Joey the lips
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,262 ✭✭✭✭Joey the lips


    There is a difference in back to wall and wall hung. The final picture is a back to wall toilet with an exposed cistern. Some people go for back to wall with a concealed cistern

    However i am thinking you are looking for wall hung. The type where you can get the mop and brush in under the toilet. The problem with wall hung is the current set up might not allow it and even if it looks like it would in the picture it might not in reality. Have you had many estimates yet.

    ps. if you could post some photos it might be a little easier. Also if you do go wall hung be careful to keep some tiles. They are always needed.


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