Dual flushing
Because you don’t always need a full flush every time you go to the toilet, all Ideal Standard and Armitage Shanks push button close coupled WCs have dual flush cisterns as standard. These cisterns have two buttons – the small button delivers 4 litres for a short flush, the large button delivers 6 litres for a long flush. This saves over 25% of water vs a 6 litre cistern.
Environmental Agency research indicates that the average domestic toilet is used 5 times a day, with 4 uses requiring a short flush and 1 use requiring a long flush. |
Water saving cisterns
Flushing with a smaller cistern is one of the most effective ways of saving water. Current water regulations require WCs to flush on a maximum of 6 litres. However over 60% of WCs installed in the UK still have cisterns that flush on 7.5, 9, 11 or even 13 litres.
By installing a 6 litre WC and cistern you could save anything from 20% to 50% of water per year. |
New delayed flush cisterns
To ensure maximum savings we have developed delayed flush cisterns. This technology prevents the cistern from filling with water before the flush is complete, guaranteeing no additional water is wasted. This is particularly suitable in high water pressure situations.. |