Santek toilets: model overview and selection

The arrangement of the toilet room should be approached with particular care. Plumbing is usually installed for a long time, so it must be reliable and of high quality. Among the toilet models on the market, a large share belongs to Russian manufacturers, one of which is Santek.

Santek is one of the most popular domestic brands producing a full range of sanitary equipment: washbasins, bathtubs, toilet bowls, bidets and urinals. The scope is residential and public spaces. The brand belongs to a large enterprise Keramika LLC from Chuvashia.

The 90s in Russia marked the beginning of the mass emergence of industries that actively adopted the experience of Europe. The Russian government, for its part, introduced the idea of ​​increasing demand for its own goods, reducing the share of imports, and promised to support the most effective projects, one of which was Santek. In 1996, a plant with high-precision equipment was built in Cheboksary. Using advanced technologies, he began the production of ceramic products, which were quite worthy of competition with foreign counterparts.

After a successful start, the company continued to develop and in 2005 opened a second enterprise. And in 2011, launched the third, producing hydromassage and acrylic bathtubs. Since 2007, Santek has become part of the international holding company Roca Group, which has about 80 enterprises around the world. Roca (Spain) is one of the oldest and most recognized brands of sanitary ware. These investments have allowed Santek to become one of the industry leaders: he twice became a laureate of the “Brand No. 1 in Russia” award, which is based on the choice of consumers.

Santek-branded toilets manufactured on a modern, high-tech line of German production. The company has strict control over the quality of glaze, each device is tested for microcracks, for strict compliance with specified geometric parameters, for functional suitability. Much attention is paid to the design of products, because even such a utilitarian object can and should be beautiful.

Flush mechanisms for toilets are supplied by partners from Portugal (Oliviera) and France (Siamp brand). The reinforcement design is push-button (push), most often with two drain modes. Such a system can significantly save on water. (very durable, resembling ceramic with antibacterial additives) or from cheaper polypropylene complete each set. The budget option is equipped with plastic fasteners, the hinges of the lid and the duroplast mount are made of chromed metal.

If any elements of the headset during operation fail and require replacement, they can always be purchased separately. Spare parts of the entire model range, starting from the drain button and ending with the tank, are available in stores or to order via the Internet. Santek provides a 5-year finished product warranty.

In the assortment of the brand there are toilet bowls of different sizes, therefore choosing a model even for a limited space is not difficult. The company's products are reliable sanitary equipment made to modern international standards that will satisfy the buyer in terms of price, design and performance.

The classification of toilets is carried out according to such parameters as: installation method, bowl shape, design and direction of flushing, discharge (outlet to the sewage system).

Santek in a large assortment produces traditional floor-mounted compact models with a simple installation system. Wall-mounted kits are suitable for small toilets. But the hanging option with the installation of the frame into the wall saves space even more and is also presented in some lines of the brand.

Drain tanks can be integral with the base and the toilet bowl (monoblock), can be mounted separately (on the wall above the toilet) - this outdated version is sometimes used to create retro interiors. In a compact design, the tank is attached directly to the toilet on a special shelf.

Bowls of toilets are:

• dish-shaped;
• visors - the most common and accurate to use;
• funnel - The disadvantage is the formation of a splash and spray.

The functionality of the equipment provides a combination of the shape of the bowl and the flushing method. Flush Types:

• straight - the water flow is directed along one side of the bowl, therefore, the entire perimeter is not cleaned;
• circular - water jets are directed at different angles and perfectly cope with pollution, washing the entire inner surface of the bowl.

The division according to the type of release depends on the location of the inlet sewer, that is, the toilet can be:

• with the issue of oblique type;
• with vertical (to the floor);
• with horizontal.

There are toilet seats without seats or kits where models are equipped with them. For greater comfort, the seats are equipped with a micro-lift, smoothly and silently lowering and raising the cover.

The choice of models from the manufacturer Santek is quite wide, the types of equipment and technical characteristics are divided into classes: Economy, Standard and Suite. In the assortment of the brand there are both the most common and widely used products with oblique release, as well as devices with vertical and diagonal.

Cheap models are not inferior to luxury ones in the quality of sanitary ware, but are equipped with more budget components. In the "League" used dual-mode fittings, but already from the Russian manufacturer "InkoEr", and the seat is made of polypropylene. In inexpensive Alkor and Pallada toilets, domestic fittings are also used. In the available models "Animo", "Rimini" and "Breeze" there is generally only one drain mode. The Rimini toilet will be an excellent choice for combined and small bathrooms, its depth is only 58 cm. All these items are presented in the Economy class.

• "Breeze" - economical snow-white set popular with consumers with a diagonal (slanting) release. Dimensions 39x66x71 cm allow you to set the toilet in a fairly tight space. The seat is polypropylene.

• Boreal - the largest collection, in which there is even a hanging option. The model included in the Standard class is presented in several designs. You can purchase a kit with a funnel-shaped bowl, with a dish and with an anti-splash system.

• Alcor Available in both economy and standard versions. Even equipped with an anti-splash system, two drain modes and an upscale seat, the standard visor model costs quite a bit, so it is in constant demand.

• Tall (79 cm) luxury toilet from the Austin collection with an oval-shaped bowl has a horizontal outlet into the wall and a lower water supply. The dual-mode drain allows you to save money; a microlift closer is installed on the cover of the duroplast seat for its smooth lowering.

• Toilet line "Caesar" it belongs to the Standard class, but is excellently equipped with: quick drain in two modes (4 or 6 liters), a thin seat from Dino Plast (Italy), soft closing of the lid (Soft Close mechanism). It is a compact with a horizontal outlet, and its bowl is with a circular shower bath.

• Neo Light is a luxury model from the extensive Neo line. This floor design has a thin duroplast seat with Clip Up microlift closer, oblique release, modern design.

• Versailles - a wall-mounted toilet bowl of a floor design with an oblique outlet, push-mechanical flushing with an economical mode. The anti-splash system prevents splashes, increasing comfort and hygiene.

When choosing a toilet you need to consider a number of parameters, otherwise comfortable use will be impossible. Make a start from the style decision of the toilet room, its dimensions, technological features of sanitary wiring, personal preferences and budgetary opportunities. Should be considered:

• model type - compact or monoblock (the first design is preferable because a broken tank is easy to replace);
• mounting method - floor installation or hanging option;
• dimensions - it is necessary not only to build on accurate measurements of the room, the distance to the walls or (in the case of a combined bathroom) to the washbasin and bathtub, but also take into account the height of the seat so that it is comfortable for users of different heights;
• design of drain valves and the number of modes;
• type of flush;
• direction of the exhaust pipe (outlet);
• water supply location;
• bowl shape;
• material and fasteners for seats and covers, the presence of an elevator mechanism.

The installation of the kit will be more correctly entrusted to professionals, although it is believed that in floor structures it is not too complicated. Any work with plumbing equipment begins with water supply tap. If after this the water continues to flow, it means that the stop valves require replacement. When dismantling old equipment, unscrew the hose coming from the tank from the water supply system and drain the water, and then disconnect the tank.

The next step will be disconnecting the toilet from the sewer (it is best to use an open-end wrench for bolts and an adjustable wrench for nuts) and draining the remaining water from it by tilting the bowl.

When installing a new kit First of all, it is necessary to mount the drain mechanism into the tank, and then put a sealing washer on it and fix it with a nut. Then the tank is attached to the shelf of the bowl with bolts and nuts. Connect the toilet to the sewer better corrugated cuff. It is better to check the connected structure so that there is no leakage. The last step will be connection to the water supply system. To do this, the hose is screwed to the tank on one side, and to the pipe on the other.

Estimates of Santek toilets on forums and review sites vary widely - so much so that they are given both 5 stars and only 1 point.

Some users note that The Boreal toilet is compact and has a simple, attractive design.. Pleased with the low price. In addition, the anti-splash system turned out to be a nice bonus, and the tank is filled almost silently.

Others emphasize the negative aspects of the animo budget model: over time, the tank began to leak, the flush level cannot be adjusted, that is, the toilet spends all its water, which is very uneconomical.

Many come across defective sanitary ware (tanks with noticeable curvature and a loose fitting lid), after some time of operation, someone stopped accumulating water until the end, and had to change the reinforcement parts. Often there is a complaint that it is necessary to wash off several times. There are conflicting opinions: some write that the water is typed quite quietly, others - the tank is filled with a very loud sound and even shakes.

Dissatisfaction can cause even such a trifle as the material of the fasteners of the tank to the base. The buyer did not like that these bolts are not made of stainless metal, so the water in the tank has stained. This is really unpleasant, we hope that the manufacturer will take into account all the flaws in the future.

Summarizing, you can summarize the advantages and disadvantages of Santek toilets. Pros:

• compact models;
• concise but nice design;
• affordable price;
• the toilet is equipped with a seat with a lid;
• the seat is easily removable;
• the presence of closers in the seats of some models.

Minuses:

• the anti-splash system sometimes does not work;
• there are uneconomical, obsolete models with one drain level;
• the economical drain button also sometimes does not work;
• there are errors in geometry, the curvature of the tank and base;
• poor flushing.

In this way, Santek toilets will be a good acquisition when the budget for the purchase of plumbing is very limited. The design of the models is made at a good modern level, the performance is quite high quality. Functionally, this equipment will also provide the necessary comfort, although there is a percentage of defects.

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