How to choose a seat for the toilet with a microlift?

Every buyer is looking for the ideal version of plumbing fixtures for his bathroom. To equip the purchased items of sanitary ware with technically advanced devices if you have available funds is quite a justified desire. To such devices can be attributed a toilet seat with a microlift. The lid of the seat goes up and down smoothly and you do not have to think about whether you lowered it.

In the market of sanitary equipment today there is a huge range of toilet seats with additional functions:

• self-cleaning,
• heating,
• microlift.

Microlift - this is a modern modification of the lid for the toilet bowl, which allows you to lower or raise it silently. This special mechanism appeared quite recently, but is already in great demand among buyers. The innovation helps to prevent a lot of unpleasantness. For example, the impact of the lid not only creates an unpleasant sound, but also the lid itself can burst, and cracks appear on the glazed coating of plumbing fixtures.

Often children are injured when the lid is lowered sharply. Therefore, it is better for parents to buy a seat with a microlift mechanism, which allows you to smoothly lower the lid to its original position.

The principle of operation is no different from a normal door closer, and the dimensions of the microlift are much smaller. Due to its purpose, the microlift is also called a "soft lowering device". All modern models of toilets are already on sale with a toilet seat with a microlift.

Quite popular in our time has become a lid for the toilet bowl with a microlift, because this system has many advantages:

• The microlift mechanism allows you to lower the toilet lid gently and smoothly, so the decorative coating remains without scratches, and the lid does not break;
• the service life of the seat with a microlift significantly increases;
• the microlift mechanism functions quietly, which is especially important at night when everyone is asleep;
• the microlift system can function automatically: when you enter the bathroom, the toilet seat lid itself rises, when you leave the room - it falls. But only expensive models equipped with motion sensors or thermal sensors have this function;
• the installation of this mechanism is quite simple and fast.

A seat with a microlift also has some disadvantages:

• the smoothness of the system prevents the lid from closing quickly when the need arises;
• if physical force is used to close the lid of the toilet bowl, the mechanism can fail;
• the system is very difficult to restore or repair;
• if the mechanism is disassembled, the internal connections and parts can be damaged;
• When assembling should thoroughly study the instruction.

In today's market of sanitary equipment there is a huge range of toilets, so toilet seats also have many varieties depending on appearance, size and method of fixing. Usually the seat is made of duroplast. It is a strong and safe material, it is resistant to scratches and does not lose its original color over time.

To prevent the formation of bacteria on the product, the seat is treated with silver ions and special additives.

The seat with a microlift mechanism can be equipped with an air cushioning function. In this case, the seat is equipped with special compartments, which are filled with flavored silicone. The service life of the product increases up to ten years. The lid for a toilet bowl with a microlift can be installed on any toilet bowl of modern production.

Seats with a microlift can have an additional function called "Quick Release", which facilitates the rapid removal of the lid for cleaning.

At the market of sanitary products you can find products of Russian and foreign manufacturers.

Among the domestic manufacturers of sanitary ware popular is:

• Santek,
• "Kirovskaya ceramics".

High-quality European equipment is used for production of the items, and the products are sold at affordable prices. Another well-known manufacturer is the company Roca Group. Several years ago it merged with Santek, which had a pleasant effect on the quality and design of products.

Among foreign brands of sanitary ware it is necessary to note:

• Chinese company Portu, which works with nanocoating. The toilet seats under this brand have different styles and colors.
• Italian company Orsa, which presents elegant and elegant products of only high quality.
• The Swedish plumbing company Gustavsberg, which also manufactures quality models at affordable prices.

Among a wide range of colors you can choose exactly the shade of seat with a microlift, which suits the interior of the bathroom. A huge selection of sizes gives the possibility to choose the seat with a microlift even for small WC pans, which are usually installed in small rooms.

The price policy of toilets and augmented devices has a huge range. On average for 2500-3500 rubles you can buy a normal toilet bowl with a microlift mechanism.

Models of the premium class have an original design and cost about $ 1000-2500.

To buy a seat with a microlift, you need to know the dimensions of the toilet bowl. They can be written in the warranty card or you should independently measure the surface on which the mechanism will be installed, namely to measure the length and width of the toilet bowl.

It is not necessary to measure the distance between the fasteners, it is often standard. The seat belongs to the hygienic goods that are not exchanged and do not take back, so the measurements must be accurate.

Do not buy the cheapest version, because it may indicate a low quality of the goods. Your choice is better to opt for a seat with an average cost.

The choice of toilet seat should be done thoughtfully, because it affects the comfort and psychological environment in the family:

• Pay attention to the quality of fixtures and the warranty period of the product. When choosing a model should be guided by the interior of the bathroom.
• The seat with a microlift should be made only of quality materials, then the product will be convenient in use and practical.
• When choosing a seat with a microlift you can buy a model with additional functions. It can be self-cleaning, seat heating, air scenting or motion sensors.

The seat with a microlift can be installed independently, because the process does not require any special knowledge and skills. If before there was another lid on the toilet bowl, you must first remove the old fixing system. Installation of the lid with a microlift should clearly comply with the manufacturer's instructions.

We will give general recommendations for the installation of the lid:

• Rubber inserts should be inserted into the seat cover, which helps it to fit softly to the seat.
• Then you need to install the fasteners in the holes on the toilet bowl. They can be screwed with bolts or with the help of rubberized gaskets with a clamp.
• Special seals are inserted into the seat, which connect to the fasteners on the toilet bowl.
• The lid is attached to the seat with a plastic sleeve, a bolt and a cup that allows you to adjust the height.
• At the end, it is necessary to make the alignment and check the seat for the strength of the attachment.

If you decide to repair this mechanism yourself, you should first understand the design of the product.

The seat with a microlift consists of a rod with a spring that acts as a shock absorber. The stem is attached to the frame of the seat and the toilet bowl lid. The spring is selected under the weight of the lid, so it is almost impossible to replace it if it breaks.

If the mechanism has detached from the toilet bowl, the reason is the nuts, which are screwed on the bolts from the bottom. Therefore, the bolts need to be replaced to create a tight attachment of the microlift to the toilet bowl.

If it is impossible to reach the nuts without removing the toilet bowl, then this process is much more complicated.

It is necessary:

1. Unscrew the toilet bowl,
2. Disconnect from the drain hose,
3. Replace the bolts and install them back.

Such actions can cause a problem with the cistern for the drain. In this case, it is better to ask for help from a plumber.