For Plumbers: Concealed Toilet Cistern Components

If you’re a plumber working with concealed cisterns, you know that the magic happens behind the wall. But to get that perfect, sleek look, it’s important to understand the components that make these systems function flawlessly.  

 

In this blog, our Lecico team breaks down each part of a concealed cistern, from the tank to the flush plate, and explains how these components function to maintain your installation’s quality.

Concealed Toilet Cistern Components

 

1. Tank
The tank is the main part of the cistern, usually hidden inside the wall. It stores water until the flush is activated, releasing it into the toilet bowl.

2. Maintain Protect Frame
This frame surrounds and supports the cistern tank, ensuring stability and protecting components from damage during installation.

3. Cover
The cover protects the cistern tank and internal parts. It keeps the bathroom looking neat by concealing the mechanism and also prevents dust or damage.

4. Fix Stick
This component securely attaches parts of the cistern system, ensuring that the flush mechanism and other components are correctly positioned.

5. Flush Button Stick
A rod that connects the flush button to the internal flush mechanism. When you press the button, it triggers the flush action.

6. Flush Plate Support
This frame or structure holds the flush plate in place, ensuring it stays securely attached to the wall or cistern.

7. Flush Plate
The flush plate is the exterior panel or button used to activate the flush. Pressing the flush plate triggers the internal mechanism, releasing water from the cistern.

8. Toilet Screw
These screws attach the cistern to the toilet pan, securing the system and preventing leaks or movement.

9. Flush Straight Pipe
The flush straight pipe connects the cistern to the toilet bowl, channeling water from the cistern to the toilet during the flush.

10. Obturating Ring
This ring creates a tight seal between the flush straight pipe and other components, preventing leaks and ensuring water flows only through the pipe.

11. Flush Protect Plug
A plug used to seal any unused openings in the cistern or plumbing components, preventing leaks through any unused ports.

12. Drain Bend Pipe
This curved pipe directs waste water away from the toilet system and into the drainage system, facilitating proper waste disposal.

13. Drain Straight Pipe
A straight pipe that directs waste from the toilet to the main drain system, ensuring smooth water flow from the toilet to the waste line.

14. Drain Protect Plug
This plug seals off unnecessary drainage ports in the cistern or system, preventing leaks and ensuring water flows only through the intended channels.

15. Wall Brackets Set
These metal brackets are used to mount and secure the cistern to the wall, ensuring the cistern stays stable during use.

16. M6*12 Screw
This screw is used to attach various parts of the cistern system, like securing the cistern to the wall.

17. M5*50 Screw
This larger screw secures heavier parts to the cistern framework.

18. Ø8 Swell Plastic Button
A plastic button with an 8mm diameter used in the flush mechanism. It acts as a stopper or seal to prevent water from leaking when not in use.

19. Clamp Support
A clamp system used to support and hold the cistern’s pipes or components in place, ensuring everything remains secure.

20. Clamp
This device tightly secures pipes and components, preventing movement and ensuring the system works efficiently without leaks.

 

FAQs on Concealed Toilet Cistern Components

 

What are the parts of a toilet cistern?

 

A toilet cistern consists of several components, including the tank, flush plate, flush button stick, flush straight pipe, toilet screws, maintain protect frame, cover, and more. These parts work together to store water and ensure a smooth flushing process.

 

What are the three common faults in a cistern toilet?

 

Common cistern issues include water leakage, continuous running water, or a weak flush.

 

Why does the water keep running in my concealed toilet cistern?

 

If the water keeps running, it is usually due to a problem with the flush valve, such as a faulty seal or misalignment. This prevents the valve from closing properly.

 

Why Choose Lecico 

Lecico’s range of concealed cisterns offers unmatched quality, with components crafted from scratch-resistant Vitreous China and supported by robust mechanisms that guarantee long-lasting performance. 

Warranties

• 10-year limited warranty on installation frame and concealed cistern tank (household use).
• Five-year limited warranty on installation frame and concealed cistern tank (commercial use).
• Two-year limited warranty on mechanical flush/access plates.
• Two-year limited warranty on inlet and outlet valve products.

 

Now that you’re familiar with the key components of a concealed cistern, you’re one step closer to mastering the installation process. Read our blog on how to fit a concealed cistern for more details and the step-by-step process. 

 

Happy plumbing!