What Is a Concealed Cistern A Complete Buyer’s Guide

1. WHAT IS A CONCEALED CISTERN? A COMPLETE BUYER’S GUIDE

2. Aldenaire & Partners When you enter a modern bathroom, the first thing that usually catches your eye is the minimalism. Those massive, old-fashioned ceramic tanks that used to sit on top of the toilets have vanished. In their place, there is a sleek, streamlined look where all you can see is the toilet bowl and a stylish button — the rest is concealed behind a concealed cistern. This guide is here to help you navigate the whole process of buying a hidden tank system — focusing on quality, the look, and getting it to last.

3. Understanding the Basics of a Concealed Cistern Aldenaire & Partners Medieval Period • A concealed cistern is a water tank that you can hide behind a wall. Unlike the traditional close-coupled Toilets where the tank is just sitting on top, this system moves the lot out of sight. This lets you have a much cleaner look and saves you a significant amount of floor space. • It’s installed inside a wall cavity • It’s connected to the toilet’s Flush mechanism via a series of pipes • The internal valves are designed to be super low-maintenance and really durable. • You can get to the internal bits through the flush plate opening. • more modern. Modern Era

4. Why Do People Choose Concealed Cisterns for Their Bathrooms? 01 Space Saver: Because the tank is inside the wall, you can save up to 10–15cm of space, which is a real game changer in small en-suites. 02 Less Noise: The surrounding wall acts as a natural sound barrier, muffling the sound of the tank refilling after a flush. 03 Design Flexibility: You can choose between wall-hung toilets that seem to float on air or back-to-wall toilets that sit snug against the tile.

5. How to Choose the Best Flush Plates When the cistern is hidden behind a wall, the only bit of the system you can see from the outside is the flush plate. That’s where things get interesting. The flush plate is both the control panel and the access point for any future repairs you might need.

6. Choosing Flush Plates Jaquar flush plates are high-end alternatives, offering both single and dual-flush options, with both single and dual-flush options available. Single-flush models trigger full-flush action, and dual models offer the added benefit of water-conserving partial-flush action. Artize Flush Plates offer similar functionality with differing design aesthetics to suit individual bathroom schemes.

7. Material Considerations Metal flush plates generally last longer compared to plastic ones, although plastic switches may be used. The glass switches offer a modern look. Leading brands, including Jaquar, offer warranties of up to 10 years on these products.

8. Aldenaire & Partners Final Thoughts Medieval Period Concealed cisterns can drastically alter the look of a bathroom with their intelligent design approach. They are space-saving, easy to maintain, noise-reducing, as well as a great way of encouraging water conservation, all while being able to provide elegant aesthetic appeal. This makes concealed cisterns a great option in either an upgrade or new construction context, as they present many advantages over traditional toilets. Their cost, although high in the beginning, helps make them an attractive option for modern homeowners. Explore concealed cisterns at Jaquar Modern Era