A soft-close toilet seat is a practical bathroom accessory. The slow and silent closing function means that the bowl is always covered with a board. Water does not splash on the floor when flushing, and household members do not argue about who was last in the toilet and did not close the toilet. The problem arises when such a board fails. The question is, what next? When can a board be repaired and when does it need to be replaced? You will find the answer in this article.
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Is it possible to repair a slow-closing board?
A slow-closing board has many advantages. First of all, it sinks slowly and quietly, even if it is made of heavy ceramics. Therefore, it does not cause noise. There is also no risk of fingers being trapped, for example by children, if the board falls uncontrollably. Anyone who has had an ordinary seat in the toilet knows how much noise you can accidentally make when you use it in the middle of the night.
he will suddenly lower it onto the toilet bowl. That is why it is worth choosing a slowly closing, universal seat or one dedicated to a specific toilet model, and most often together with a specific toilet bowl. It happens, especially with intensive use, that after some time the toilet seat breaks down.
Is it possible to repair a slow-closing board? It depends on the cause and type of failure. Over time, the slow-fall mechanisms wear out or become dysregulated. The hinges squeak and the actuators poorly support the weight of the falling flap. The toilet seat itself, regardless of the material it is made of, may suffer from micro-cracks, both on the seat and on the lid of the seat. However, many such shortcomings can be repaired.
The most common failures of slow-falling boards
Learn about the most common failures of slow-down boards and how to repair them:
- The squeaking of the board's hinges, caused by the use of the mechanism, can be eliminated by disassembling the board and lubricating the mechanism using WD-40 or another grease;
- too fast falling of the board is usually caused by incorrect setting of the actuators, which should be adjusted, carefully cleaned if necessary, and if worn, replaced, remembering to install new ones on the right sides;
- You can try to glue a cracked board using silicone-based glue.
It sometimes happens that the reason for the incorrect operation of a slow-closing board is manufacturing defects, in which case the board must be returned. However, installation errors occur more often. Therefore, it is worth following the recommendations of the instructions provided by the manufacturer. If the board is used intensively for several years, it may be necessary to replace the free-fall mechanism, i.e. both hinges with actuators. A board that is cracked or has large defects should be replaced with a new one that will ensure hygienic use of the toilet and the aesthetic appearance of the bathroom.
Slow-closing boards at the Onninen wholesaler
The fundamental differences in the appearance and technical parameters of slow-fall boards result from different dimensions and different materials. The Onninen installation wholesaler 's offer includes slow-close toilet seats made of duroplast, polypropylene, supralite, which is a mixture of polyester resins, and ceramic toilet seats. In terms of dimensions, there are universal boards available that fit most shells, and boards dedicated to specific shell models, including slim boards and square boards. Here are the most popular models of slow-close toilet seats:
- universal Onnline toilet seat made of white polypropylene, with a plastic hinge - the product fits many models of toilet seats from the most popular manufacturers, dimensions: length/width/height/weight/volume: 0.441 m / 0.359 m / 0.049 m / 0.524
- Cronat Slim Masma toilet seat , made of white Duroplast, material with antibacterial coating, the product fits several models of toilet seats from different manufacturers, seat dimensions: length/width/height/weight/volume: 0.435 m / 0.36 m / 0.03 m / 2.3 kg / 0.005 m3;
- Roca Inspira Square toilet seat , made of white supralite, the advantages of the product are antibacterial coating and material resistant to yellowing, the seat has a rectangular shape and an elegant and minimalist look, fits Roca rectangular toilet bowls, seat dimensions: length/width/ height/weight/volume: 0.476 m / 0.386 m / 0.061 m / 3.202 kg / 0.011 m3.
Installing a slow-closing board is easy, but it must be done in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Another important issue is the proper use of a slow-down board. It is not advisable to sit on the hatch, let alone stand, as it damages the board and puts strain on the hinges. The silent closing mechanism is also destroyed when closing the hatch using force or lifting it suddenly. However, if household members lower and raise it gently, the board will last for several or even a dozen years.
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