Whoosh! Between 7.5 and 12 litres per flush is still the norm for 60% of UK households. Time after time, day after day, year in year out, this water expenditure is excessive and presents a significant environmental issue. Currently 30% of all the water we use is just flushed down the toilet.* Building regulations in the UK now require cisterns to have a maximum capacity of 6 litres, but even this volume represents an average water expenditure per person of 30 litres a day.* The problem is significant but not insoluble. Our innovative solutions offer dramatic water savings that benefit the planet and – if your home is metered – will help save you cash too.
Dual Flush Cisterns
Because you don't always need a full flush, all Ideal Standard and Armitage Shanks close-coupled WCs are available with dual-flush cisterns. A long-flush push button delivers 6 litres of water and a short-flush button 4 litres. On average, a dual-flush ensures 25% water savings if the short flush is used four out of five times a day. Simple, effective and easy to use, there are no disadvantages in having this more flexible flushing system.
If you've excellent plumbing or are in a new-build property you might choose to have an even lower capacity dual-flush cistern. The Concept close coupled Wash down toilet bowls are supplied with cisterns to form close coupled suites. The cistern is bolted to the rear platform of the toilet bowl to make a compact unit of low overall heightdual-flush WC has a 4-litre long flush and a 2.6-litre short flush, ensuring maximum versatility and water economy.
Low Flush Cisterns
Alternatively, if your plumbing permits it, you could consider a 4.5-litre single-flush WC, available in a number of ranges, or the ultimate: a 4-litre single flush close coupled Wash down toilet bowls are supplied with cisterns to form close coupled suites. The cistern is bolted to the rear platform of the toilet bowl to make a compact unit of low overall heightWC from the Sandringham range. For consistent water and financial savings, and with a shorter flush, these offer a radical water-saving solution.
Delayed Fill
If a cistern starts filling whilst it is still emptying, as is the case with many WCs, this extra water is squandered. To prevent this common problem, all our Conceala cisterns employ a delay-fill valve, a neat feature that significantly enhances the effectiveness of water-saving WCs.
* Environment agency research