HIGH-LEVEL WC CISTERN

A high-level WC cistern is the old-fashioned type that is fixed on a bracket above head height, with a long downpipe and a chain-operated flush. This type is ideal if you are restoring a pre-1 950s property. Reproduction and antique designs are readily available. Make sure that there is enough ceiling height to accommodate it.

LOW-LEVEL WC CISTERN
Low-level WC cisterns are the most common type. They are usually made of ceramic and fixed on brackets with a short downpipe and a lever-operated flush.

SLIMLINE WC CISTERN
A slim line WC cistern — a slender plastic cistern screwed directly to the wall, with a short downpipe and a lever- or knob- operated flush — is a good option if you ………