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How to choose a replacement toilet?

Hi all,

My in-laws are moving into a new place, and one of the things we want to get done is for a plumber to install an extra height toilet. Because of how far away they, and the plumber is, it would be preferable for us to have the toilet there ready for the plumber to install.

Here are some photos of the existing toilet. Just wondering if I have this right that it's an S-Trap? Anything else to consider?

I'm guessing that back to wall might have an issue with the connection to the pipe, and hence should be looking at something like this? (Looking at ones in stock, ideally as don't easily have time to special order)

https://www.bunnings.com.au/estilo-wels-4-star-4-5l-full-care-height-link-suite_p0205013

Appreciate any thoughts!

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EricL

Hello @Mick7

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's sensational to have you join us, and thanks for sharing your question about replacing your toilet suite.

You've pretty much covered all the basics and any other parts needed should be in the plumber's van. Your choice of using the Estilo WELS 4 Star 4.5L/Full Care Height Link Suite is excellent and should suite your in-laws needs.

My only suggestion is to check the stores Toilet Installation Service. It will save you time in looking for a professional to install your toilet suite.

If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.

Eric

Mick7

Hi Eric,

Thanks for that.

Would there be concerns with this one?

https://www.bunnings.com.au/evekare-raised-height-rimless-back-to-wall-toilet-suite-wels-4-star-4-7l-full_p0182405?srsltid=AfmBOop4XM7xTKmwLHUfLYMKKkQVatvEedR89pr7_rhtGGEWM31r1CBG

I was thinking against wall was something entirely different, but I'm thinking it might work?

EricL

Hello @Mick7

Generally speaking, using an evekare Raised Height Rimless Back To Wall Toilet Suite WELS 4 Star 4.7L/Full is a more elegant option.

However, it carries with it its own installation issues. The cistern tap will need to be relocated to the interior back section of the cistern. A section of the wall will need to be cut, and copper pipe added to accommodate the new position of the cistern tap. Your plumber must now have an extra set of skills and that is the ability to line up and install a back to wall pan. If your plumber is not familiar with these systems or does not have enough experience, it might not be successfully installed.

Unlike open pan systems where any leak or break can easily be repaired a back to wall system means that any internal repair of the seals will require the dismantling of the entire toilet suite. But other than these things, it should be possible to install a back to wall toilet suite in that location.

Eric

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