A soft-close toilet seat is a practical bathroom accessory. The slow and silent closing function means that the toilet bowl is always covered by the seat. Water does not splash on the floor during flushing, and household members do not argue about who was the last person to use the toilet and did not close the seat. The problem arises when such a seat breaks down. The question arises, what next? When can the seat 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 soft-close toilet seat?
A soft-close toilet seat has many advantages. First of all, it closes slowly and quietly, even if it is made of heavy ceramic. It does not make any noise. There is also no risk of fingers being pinched, for example by children, if such a seat falls uncontrolled. Anyone who has had a regular toilet seat in their toilet knows how much noise you can make unintentionally when you fall in the middle of the night.
will suddenly drop it onto the toilet bowl. That is why it is worth choosing a soft-close seat, universal or dedicated to a specific toilet model, and most often in a set 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 soft-close toilet seat? It depends on the cause and type of failure. Over time, soft-close mechanisms wear out or become out of adjustment. Hinges squeak, and actuators do not support the weight of the falling lid well. The toilet seat itself, regardless of the material it is made of, can develop micro-cracks, both on the seat and on the lid. However, many such defects can be repaired.
The most common failures of soft-close boards
Learn about the most common failures of soft-close boards and how to repair them:
- You will stop the squeaking of the board hinges caused by the use of the mechanism by disassembling the board and lubricating the mechanism using WD-40 or other 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 replaced if worn, remembering to mount the new ones on the correct sides;
- You can try to glue the cracked board with silicone-based glue.
It happens that the reason for the incorrect operation of a soft-close toilet seat is a manufacturing defect, in which case such a seat must be returned. More often, however, errors occur during installation. It is therefore worth following the recommendations of the instructions included by the manufacturer. If the seat is used intensively for several years, it may be necessary to replace the soft-close mechanism, i.e. both hinges with actuators. A cracked or large-cavity seat should be replaced with a new one, which will ensure hygienic use of the toilet and an aesthetic appearance of the bathroom.
Soft-close boards at the Onninen wholesaler
The fundamental differences in the appearance and technical parameters of soft-close toilet seats result from different dimensions and different materials used. The Onninen installation wholesaler offers soft-close toilet seats made of duroplast, polypropylene, supralite, which is a mixture of polyester resins, and ceramic seats. When it comes to dimensions, universal toilet seats are available, which fit most toilet bowls, as well as seats dedicated to specific toilet bowl models, including slim toilet seats and square toilet seats. Here are the most popular models of soft-close toilet seats:
- universal Onnline toilet seat made of white polypropylene, with a plastic hinge - the product fits many models of toilet bowls 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 bowls 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 an antibacterial coating and a material resistant to yellowing, the seat has a rectangular shape and an elegant and minimalist look, fits rectangular Roca toilet bowls, seat dimensions L / W / H / Weight / Volume: 0.476 m / 0.386 m / 0.061 m / 3.202 kg / 0.011 m3.
The installation of a soft-close toilet seat is easy, but it must be done in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Another important issue is the proper use of a soft-close toilet seat. It is not recommended to sit on the flap, or even stand on it, which damages the seat and burdens the hinges. The soft-close mechanism is also damaged when closing the flap with force or lifting it suddenly. However, if the household members lower and raise it gently, the seat will last several or even a dozen years.
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