Do all toilet seats have the same fixings?
Do all toilet seats fit the same? The simple answer is no, there are a range of different toilet seat fittings. Some are bottom fixing (fitted from beneath the fixing holes) and some are top fixing (usually required when there isn’t access to the bottom of the pan, e.g. with a fully shrouded toilet).
What are the different types of toilet seat fittings?
Types Of Toilet Seat Fittings There are two types of toilet seat fixings: Bottom Fixings and Top Fixings. Top fixing toilets seats work by feeding two bolts into the pan which are then tightened from the top. Bottom toilet seat fixings are fitted from the top and then tightened from underneath, often with wing nuts.
Can you use a top fixing toilet seat on any toilet?
Replacement toilet seats can usually be adjusted to fit older or non-standard toilets; however, the seat must be supported at the contact points or hinges. Most toilet seats are an oval shape, although some may be more of a contemporary square or D-shape.
Why does my toilet seat not stay up?
The most common reason toilet seats won’t stay up is because the seat was installed too far back towards the tank. Unscrew the seat, pull it as far forward as you can, and retighten. This should give your seat the extra angle it needs to stay upright.
What are the different toilet seat hinges?
There are two main types of hinge fixings, top fixing and bottom fitting, and it is worth noting that not all hinges are suitable for all toilets. Bottom fixing toilet seat hinges feature a traditional style fixing which includes fitting two bolts down into your pan and then tightening them from underneath.
How do toilet seats attach?
Most toilet seats are attached to the toilet with fittings. These are held together by two bolts usually hidden by plastic caps at the back of the seat. You may need to crouch or get on the floor to access them properly. If there are plastic caps over the nuts, use your flathead screwdriver to remove them.
Is it better to top fix or bottom fix toilet seat?
A bottom fixing is a more traditional style fixing, with two bolts that fit down into your pan and are then tightened from underneath. Top fixing hinges are used when there is no access to the bottom of the pan, like in some back to wall toilets, or modern one-piece style toilets.
Is there a toilet seat that automatically goes down?
LooMate puts the Toilet Seat down ‘AUTOMATICALLY’ after 2 minutes if a hand movement isn’t detected by the motion sensor at the top of the LooMate product.