Features of the Czech installation system
The most economical and affordable option is the Alcaplast installation. Due to its compactness, it is able to organically fit into any small area. This is a frame system that is placed on a foundation or floor, after which it is securely attached to the base and wall.
Thanks to the height adjustment using the legs, the structure can be fixed in any place (a corner version is also provided). In addition, in fact, all modern models of toilet bowls correspond to it. In this case, it is recommended to locate plumbing next to the load-bearing wall. The floor must have a screed thickness of 200 mm.
The main advantages of products from the Czech Republic:
- saving space in the toilet room;
- hygiene (due to the convenience of cleaning under the hinged model);
- installation at the optimum height;
- high quality parts;
- nice appearance (due to the fact that communications are hidden).
Of the minuses, they distinguish: the need for dismantling when replacing, a rather complicated installation process.
When purchasing products from this manufacturer, there is always the possibility of connecting additional plumbing: next to the toilet, you can install a bidet or a hygienic shower with a mixer, because the design provides adapters for connecting other water sources. If the frame has a socket for a socket, this allows you to install an electronically controlled bidet.
Types of installation
Grohe installation systems are divided into several types:
- frame;
- Block.
Frame installations are considered more complex. Attached plumbing fixtures are mounted on them. The frame is fixed on load-bearing walls or piers.
The Grohe installation can be installed directly on the floor or a solid foundation. To fix the installation in the corner, special corner brackets are used.
Adjustment of frame systems can be carried out within 20 centimeters. This allows you to fix the toilet to the desired height. Usually installation is done on walls that have not been plastered.
Grohe block installation systems are distinguished by their simplicity. They are mounted on load-bearing walls with anchor bolts, and fully perceive the entire load.
Installation instructions for the installation of a wall-hung toilet
During the installation process, you will need tools such as a level, a construction knife, spanners and wrenches, a measuring tape.
Also, the elements of the structure must be prepared for work:
- frame installation;
- toilet;
- nozzles of different sizes;
- double flush key;
- mounting studs.
All work is carried out according to the established scheme.
First you need to form a niche in which the frame will be placed. It is made in a load-bearing wall and provides for a load of up to 400 kg. Niche dimensions - 1000x600 mm, its depth can vary from 150 to 200 mm.
At the second stage, sewers are brought to the location of the hidden system. A pipe with a diameter of 100 mm is laid as close as possible to the floor under the correct slope. A steel oblique outlet is put on its horizontal part. The connection point must be located 250 mm from the center of the niche.
Next, the frame is mounted, fixing its legs on the floor, it is fixed to the wall using brackets
It is extremely important to check the evenness of the structure with a level, since distortions can affect the operation of the internal device, and this will lead to system malfunctions and breakdowns.
- It is advisable to screed the legs with a cement mortar with a layer of 15-20 cm for stability. In order to hang plumbing, special holes are provided in the lower section of the structure. A distance of 400 mm is maintained between them and the floor surface.Mounting needles are inserted through this perforation and fixed in the wall with nuts - they are further hung on the toilet bowl.
- The last thing is the connection to the sewer pipes. A special outlet in the installation system is connected to the communication with one side, and the other is tightly fixed to the frame, for which a threaded connection and sealing gaskets are used to prevent leakage. It is also recommended to bring polypropylene or copper pipes to the tank, which are much more practical and durable than flexible hoses.
After that, tests are carried out for the performance of the system and possible leaks. It is necessary to open the tap located inside the barrel, and as it is filled, identify the presence or absence of problems. If no errors are found, a button for installation is installed: pneumatic or mechanical. The pneumatic key is connected using special tubes. The mechanical type model is installed after mounting the pins and adjusting their position. Both operations do not cause any particular difficulties, since there is a hole and the corresponding connections.
For information on how to install the installation for a hanging toilet, see the following video.
The subtleties of installation
Grohe toilet installation, made on the basis of the latest QuickFix technology. This allows you to quickly install the installation. To make fasteners, you need a minimum number of fasteners. The installed centering tool ensures high-quality assembly.
In order to correctly install the Grohe installation for the toilet, to properly fix the drain buttons, you need to take into account some subtleties:
Installation must be completed 10 days after finishing work is completed. This is necessary for the adhesive that holds the tile. It must dry completely and acquire the desired strength. If this is not done, the tiles may crack due to the heavy load.
When installing the suspended structure of the Grohe toilet bowl, measurements must be carefully taken to accurately fit the connecting pipes going into the drain system. Such work requires great accuracy, there should be no mistake. The fact is that each toilet pipe is individual, it is impossible to buy it separately. It is included in the Grohe toilet installation kit.
First, couplings are mounted on the studs, then a shock-absorbing pad is installed. After that, the toilet bowl is fixed and the nozzles are fastened.
Fasteners must be carried out in a strict sequence of tightening the nuts. The end of the tightening will be the installation of the bowl in the right place.
Then, to detect leaks, a control drain is made. If no toilet leaks are found, a flush button assembly is installed.
To correctly install the buttons, all operations must be carried out in accordance with the instructions describing the entire installation sequence.
Push rods are cut to size. The button is best placed in the middle of the drain.
When the installation of the Grohe toilet system is done correctly, no leaks are observed. To press the drain button, you do not need to make great efforts, it should have a smooth ride.
Bowl deflections are not allowed when exposed to heavy loads. The installation of the installation of the Grohe toilet system is carried out before the start of the fine finish, so the pipe openings must first be closed with plugs. This will keep them safe from debris.
In some Grohe toilet installation systems, there are additional details that help create convenient operation.
Such a system, the installation of a toilet bowl, makes it possible to make not very beautiful engineering communications invisible. As a result, the interior of the room takes on a beautiful look.
In conclusion, I would like to say that a wide range of Grohe brand toilet installation systems allows the buyer to make the right choice and purchase exactly the toilet that will be suitable for specific conditions.
Alcaplast 5 in 1 set
The Alcaplast installation is a budget, lightweight and compact model that can be purchased together with the toilet.
The manufacturer's kit contains the following items:
- installation system;
- gypsum boards for sound insulation;
- sleek and hygienic rimless WC;
- seats with a lift device for smooth lowering;
- white button.
The system is supplemented with a two-stage drain mode (large and small). The product has a guarantee of up to 5 years of use.
Other Alca products, such as the A100/1000 Alcamodul, are available with no floor fixings. In such cases, the entire load - both of the structure and the person - falls on the wall, therefore brickwork or a partition with a thickness of at least 200 mm is preferable.
What is an installation system?
This is a special metal frame on which all hanging elements are attached. With its help, it is possible to make communication systems invisible. After installation, the area of \u200b\u200bthe room visually increases in size.
The installation system includes a variety of parts:
- Rigid steel frame with retractable bars. With their help, the height of the installation is adjusted, and the toilet bowl is fixed to the floor;
- Plastic tank, which can have a variety of designs. It is designed to organize the drainage of water. Mounted on the top of the frame, insulated with Styrofoam. Thanks to this insulator, the formation of condensate is prevented;
- A special cutout is made on the front side of the tank so that you can connect the push-button control of the drain system. The cutout allows for repair and maintenance work with the tank;
- The drain system is connected to the water supply, for which a hole is made, which can be located on top or on the side of the tank.
The tank kit includes:
- Valve that shuts off water;
- Eyeliner;
- Float;
- Dosing system;
- Water overflow fuse.
Main advantages
The Grohe installation has many advantages. This
- hygiene;
- Noiselessness;
- Versatility;
- Compactness;
- Profitability;
- Easy installation;
- Safety;
- Reliability.
When the Grohe installation system is in operation, little or no maintenance is required. It has been working flawlessly for many years.
The use of modern EcoJoy technology made it possible to seriously save water consumption during flushing. With the Whisper system, the Grohe installation runs very quietly during operation.
Flaws
Perhaps the most important drawback is the high cost of the Grohe installation. This product of the highest quality is valued at several thousand rubles. The maximum price reaches 10,000 rubles. It all depends on the type of model. But high reliability and excellent quality justifies such costs.
installations
Feature of the installations: All the insides of the drain mechanism in the tank from the button, mechanical. There is no pneumatics, which in turn is considered a more reliable drain drive.
Drain tank for ten liters. This is one of the biggest tanks. But you should not think that if the tank is so large that now with such an installation it is impossible to save water. Drainage fittings are adjustable. The volume of drained water can be 4.5/6/7.5/9 liters. Small drain 3 liters. Adjustable on drain fittings.
Besides the fact that the amount of draining can be adjusted, the draining speed can optionally be adjusted.
The drain speed is affected by the diameter of the installed throttle ring at the base of the flush. Unfortunately, I didn’t have a photo of the rings, but you just need to remember the color of the throttle ring,
Black 80% speed White 90% Blue 100% Red 110% When installing the TECE installation, any drain key can be installed. If later you want to change the key to a designer one, then for this you do not have to change the installation. It is enough to remove the installed and install a new key.
Optionally, you can install a special container in an already mounted installation
Where are deodorizers placed? Thanks to this module, it is no longer necessary to use hanging cassettes on the toilet. View of the module from inside the tank:
There are modern installations with touch buttons. Looks tech.
A panel with buttons opens to access the system.
Holds on powerful magnets
This installation has a built-in air filtration system:
Replacement filter element:
When I first saw the installation (see the first photo), I wondered why there are so many longitudinal holes on the installation profile? It turns out that these cuts were made for a reason.
TECE profile
The company has its own profile for creating frame structures.
This profile can be used to assemble any rigid and reliable frame structure.
Despite the fact that the wall thickness of the profile is only 1 mm, the finished structure is very reliable and does not “walk”.
XLPE pipes
Sliding metal couplings:
Nickel-plated for non-reinforced pipes, brass for reinforced pipes:
Pressed connection:
Well, the rest of the cross-linked polyethylene at TESE is everything like the others, plastic fittings, hand and electric tools:
The company offers a variety of different drains, both with a water seal and with a mechanical seal, if the use of the shower is not frequent. The mechanical ladder has a soft rubber gasket (mechanical rubber shutter). Ladders are traditional square, and rectangular, up to one and a half meters long with a variety of designer gratings.
Well, what interested me most in this company was the systems on push fittings.
The company has a separate name for this direction TECElogo I will make a separate post about this system, because this one turned out to be too large.
