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Cisterns and flushing
Where the water is stored.
The cistern stores the water for each flush. It can be on show or hidden away, and the way you flush can save water too.
- Hidden
- Concealed cistern
- Carries a wall-hung toilet
- A frame
- Saves water
- Dual flush
- Traditional
- Lever
The basics
Hidden cisterns make a room look cleaner, but they always need a way in for servicing, usually through the flush plate.
How to choose
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Concealed cistern
Hidden behind a wall or furniture, with a flush plate on show.
Wall-hung frame
A steel frame in the wall that carries a wall-hung toilet and its cistern.
Flush plates
The buttons you see on a concealed cistern. They also give access for servicing.
Dual flush
A short and a full flush, to save water.
Lever flush
The traditional handle, often on period cisterns.
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