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Game of thrones There’s a lot to know (and love!) about the new breed of toilets. Here’s the lowdown on loos
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Then comes the next step: “You will need to measure the distance from the wall or floor to the centre of that outlet pipe,” says Regan. “You must also look at where the water inlet comes into the toilet cistern, so you know the measurements of where that is currently placed on the wall.” Also consider how the toilet will fit in the space – make sure it doesn’t block access to doors or cupboards, and establish whether there is sufficient room around it (at least 600mm in front and 200mm of elbow room either side).
Words Louise Tigchelaar. Photography GAP Interiors/Robin Stubbert. Some photographs feature products from suppliers other than Bunnings.
hoosing a new toilet? First, be aware that toilets connect to the waste in different ways. “If you are renovating and putting a new toilet in the same position as the old one, you will need to know if your current toilet waste pipe goes out through the floor or through the wall,” says Regan Clare, business development manager for Stein. “If the plumbing goes out through the floor you need an S trap toilet pan, and if it goes out the wall you need a P trap toilet pan.” (See box over the page.)
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