Fast Fit L SHAPE/SHAPED HEAVY DUTY STAINLESS STEEL TOILET SEAT HINGE. WITH NON SLIP FITTINGS/FIXINGS, FOR PLASTIC/NOVELTY TOILET SEATS.

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Available in a vast range of different styles, wooden seats are both comfortable and warmer than plastic in the cold. With the lid and ring flat to the top of the toilet pan and the hige and hinge plate in the same position, lower it down on to the pan, slotting the studs through the fixing holes. In pretty much all cases your toilet will be shaped to fit a particular type of seat so replacing a toilet seat will have to be done on a like-for-like basis so that you can be sure that it fits correctly. Have some anti-bacterial cleaning spray to hand for cleaning the pan when the older seat is removed and before the new one goes on. The same cleaning agent can then be used when washing your hands after the job is done – assuming you are not sensitive to such cleaning chemicals. Always test for this, if you are not sure or have not used the product before. The fixing itself normally works in the same way as a wall plug. A plastic sleeve pushes down into the hole in the pan and then a screw or bolt screws down in. As it screws in the sleeve expands and grips tightly in the hole holding it firmly in place.

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What “wrap over” actually means is that the lid of the seat wraps over and covers the actual seat all the way down to the top of the pan. This not only gives a more modern and minimal look but also helps to keep things more hygienic. There are quite a few different shapes of toilet around today and many different types of toilet seat to match.

Troubleshooting Problems With Toilet Seats

Depending on what type of hinges you have will depend on how they are fixed. Some hinges have no adjustment and simply fix in one position and if this is the case for yours then simply position them over the fixing plugs, insert the screw down through the hinge and into the plug and then screw it up. Fitting a new toilet seat is basically a reversal of the removal process. Make sure that the nuts are secure but not overly tight, as the plastic screws will not take a lot of punishment before they give way and strip the threads or snap. Square: Arguably the most modern type of toilet and seat, they suit modern properties and design schemes. Due to they’re sharp angles they are a little larger so suit larger more spacious bathrooms The only solution to fix this is to remove the seat and tighten this properly. Most people forget to do this in the excitement of fitting their new seat! Step 4 – Fit Seat and Fixings Finally, slip the vinyl or plastic washer over the stud and slide it up to the hinge plate. This sits between the hinge plate and pan and protects the pan from scratching. Step 2 – Adjust the Hinges

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Altering the location of the fixing bolt in the hinge plate can move the position of the hinge forward Once the nuts holding the seat in place are removed you can simply lift it away and free from the pan. Pointed Nose: One of the most common types of toilet seat and used for more traditional toilets, they are comfortable to use but are slightly larger than rounded seats Over the years even the same shaped toilets have changed slightly in size so to allow for this and ensure that newer toilet seats will fit older toilets that may be slightly smaller, replacement toilet seat kits usually have adjustment to allow fitting to the older or non standard types as well. Fine adjustments can be made by rotating the hinge plate; this ensures that the fixing bolts can be adjusted so both will go into their respective holes in the toilet bowl

Parts of a Toilet Seat

To find the correct hole, loosely screw the studs in and position the seat in place and ensure all points above are met.

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The fixing bolt or washer has failed – this sometimes occurs with cheaper seats with plastic fixing bolts. They can be tightened but typically it will fail again. Best solution is to replace it Depending on the type of seat or seat fixings you’re using, tools may not be needed. However it’s a good idea to have a basic set to hand: The top fixing method for toilet seats tends to be more modern and due to this is generally featured on modern toilet seats. For most top fixing toilet seats, the seat and hinges are supplied separately and fitted as described above, however with a few kits, the hinges come fitted to the seat. Although most seats and fittings are adjustable so that they will fit the most common toilet bowl shapes, you still need to ensure it’s the right size.

Materials Used to make Toilet Seats

There are 4 standard types of toilet seat currently available and these are pointed nose, rounded nose, D-shape and square and depending on the type and age of toilet you have will depend on the type of seat that’s used. When working with toilets, health and safety must come first! The toilet is obviously a place that can harbour harmful germs and is a source of potential infection therefore precautions should be taken before starting the job. If your studs and wingnut or nut are plastic then, as we have said, don’t over tighten them as you can easily strip them. With these measurements you can then make sure that you get the right sized toilet seat. Safety Precautions When Working Around Toilets

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When replacing a toilet seat you have to be absolutely sure that you are replacing the old one with one of exactly the same size so that all supports on the base of the ring sit flat on top of the pan The final job, after a few days, is to retighten the fixing nuts once more. As any rubber and plastic compresses it can create a bit of movement and play so this needs to be taken up by tightening the nuts a little further. These kits are even easier to fit as all you have to do is insert the fixing plugs into the pan, position the seat in place and ensure it’s uniform to the top of the pan and then insert the screws and screw them up and you’re finished. Tips for Fitting Non-Standard Toilet Seats Rounded Nose: The traditional shape of toilet seat and due to this probably the most common, they are also smaller than other designs so ideal for smaller bathrooms

Types of Toilet Seat Fixings

For the purposes of this guide we are going to run through fitting a seat using bottom fixing bolts. Step 1 – Fit Studs to Hinge Plate It is quite fiddly as grub screws face the cistern and therefore one cannot see these grub screws once the seat is in position. Slow Automatic Closure Toilet Seats The key parts of a toilet seat include the ring, lid, hinge, hinge plate and the seat fixing and are show in the diagram below. It is helpful to understand these parts and how they interact to keep the seat fixed on the toilet pan and stop it wobbling or sliding. Aside from the 2 most common types of toilet seat fixings stated above there are several others, although not that common, if the methods above don’t seem to fit the seat you have then read on below as you may have one of these. Toilet Seat with Hinge Bar and grub Screws The most common shapes of toilet seat – from left to right, round nose, traditional pointed nose, D-shaped and square