Toilet bowls

Toto toilets: models and their characteristics

Content

general information
Types of toilets
Additional functionality
The lineup

Requirements for plumbing today are very different from the realities of past years. Today, plumbing should not only be comfortable and have a spectacular design. Compactness, practicality, hygiene and the highest comfort are provided thanks to the latest technology. Hanging, rimless, electronic toilets are currently in demand. It is not surprising that in matters of innovation and high technology of sanitary equipment, Japan was ahead of the rest. Toto toilet bowl is a unique product in the sanitary ware market. Customer reviews about it are usually enthusiastic.

general information

In modern apartments and houses, a bathroom is not a dirty place for waste. Japanese SIC Toto dispels myths about plumbing, producing the world's best “smart” toilets. This large center, established over 100 years ago, producing plumbing, is located in Kyushu. They often draw an analogy comparing this brand with the world-famous “Apple”. Back in the first half of the 20th century, the Japanese bought the rights to manufacture smart toilet from a company from the United States. It took several decades, and Toto became the leader in world production.

Types of toilets

First of all, the acquisition of a toilet is associated with an assessment of the area of the bathroom, its features, budget, style, personal preferences. Traditional and rimless designs are classified according to different parameters. The main criterion is the installation method, according to it, the structures are distinguished:

outboard - are attached to the wall in different ways depending on the selected installation, the tank is hidden in the wall;
attached - mounted on the floor, but the tank is built into the wall;
floor toilets - classic version, may consist of a set of "tank and bowl" or be a monolithic design.

Each species has its pros and cons. Hanging takes up little space, cleaning becomes convenient, access to all areas is open. But this model is the most expensive and requires complex installation. The attached one takes up little space, is stable, but there are areas where it is difficult to get when cleaning.

The floor is simply installed, but takes up a lot of space.

The bezelless variety does not have a traditional rim in the bowl - this model is considered more hygienic, but their cost is higher. The company Toto produces a variety of models of floor and suspended models, which, in addition to the main functionality, have many features, for which they are called "smart". Plumbing Toto has control unitswhich is carried out using a remote type. The panel is placed either in the structure itself or separately hanging on the wall.

There are no canonical classifications of Japanese plumbing, so the most convenient, albeit conditional criterion for dividing is cost.

Budget models. The largest number, in Japan such plumbing is in apartments and public places. Among the additional functionality in this segment, most often only heated seats and a bidet.
Mid-Segment Models. Wealthy people get them. In addition, such models can be found in luxury restaurants and hotels around the world. The functionality here is already richer. For example, there is a built-in radio, in addition to heating and a bidet, you can adjust the temperature of the water, pressure.
Elite lineup. These toilets are a true work of art, incorporating technological innovations.

They can be equipped with health analyzers, Wi-Fi, high hygiene control, and a disinfection system.

Additional functionality

In addition to the main purpose, plumbing is able to perform many functions.

Sounds. Since modesty and bashfulness are a characteristic feature of the Japanese, it is not surprising that they tried as effectively as possible to mask the direct functionality of plumbing with a variety of gadgets. For example, the sounds of nature, music are included from the very beginning of the process of using the toilet so that no sounds are heard.
Bidet. This is not a very original feature, however, the Japanese managed to bring it to perfection. In addition to the water supply, in their toilets you can choose pulsed, oscillating type jets, when water and air mix and flow from the nozzle. You can adjust the degree of pressure, raise and lower the temperature. There are also models with a female bidet.
Drying. This is more than an original feature that allows you to dry your wet skin after using a bidet without getting up.
Warm seat. There is in all models, but it turns on in different ways - from the button or when sitting down. The temperature can be regulated.
Radio. This is more of an entertaining function, its purpose is to get rid of boredom.
Flushing. Of course, this function belongs to the main, but in the toilets of this company it is not quite ordinary. There may be several types of flushing in one model: standard, flushing for urine, reinforced type, washing, as a tornado. Moreover, the flush, as a rule, is electronic, but with a mechanical analogue, in case of lack of electricity.
Deodorization. A number of toilets have integrated irrigation with a freshener.
Analyzer. It is found only in elite models, when the toilet bowl is able to carry out a rapid check of the material.

The test result shows abnormalities and can be shown to the doctor.

In addition to these functions, there are more rare ones. For example, fortified models are produced for sumo wrestlers. The following additional features are included in a number of designs: