Different Installation Methods for Exposed Cisterns
August 12, 2025
When planning or renovating a bathroom, it’s not only the shape and functions of an exposed flushing cistern that matter but also the installation method. Choosing the right cistern and installing it correctly ensures optimal performance and space utilization.
Below, we present the four main installation types and the models most suitable for each.
Low Installation
Low installation is the most common and versatile way to install an exposed flushing cistern. It is mounted just above the toilet bowl or a few dozen centimeters higher, allowing easy use, maintenance, and a sleek appearance.
Suitable models:
- Laguna in Laguna DUO,
- Vision in Vision DUO,
- Crystal in Crystal DUO,
- Coral in Coral DUO,
- Ciklon Plus,
- Fortuna,
- Linea,
- Wisa 300.
Included in the package for low installation cisterns:
- Flexible connecting tube
- Flushing pipe for low installation
- Supplied parts for cistern installation
- Installation template for easier placement.
Advantages:
- Easy installation, good accessibility, and wide applicability
- Broad choice of models that easily match any bathroom style.
High Installation
High installation, where the cistern is mounted higher on the wall (up to ceiling height), remains a popular choice, especially in smaller bathrooms or spaces with special requirements.
Suitable models:
Additional items required for high installation:
- Flushing pipe for high installation
- Pull-cord handle set.
Advantages:
- Allows mounting closer to the wall, saving space – ideal for very small bathrooms or narrow niches.
- Stronger flushing effect.
Close-coupled Installation
Close-coupled installation means the cistern is directly attached to the toilet bowl—without visible connecting pipes. This system is extremely compact and simplifies the entire installation.
Suitable models:
Note:
- In some countries, a close-coupled setup traditionally consists of a ceramic bowl and ceramic cistern. Our version features a plastic exposed flushing cistern mounted directly on the bowl, maintaining compactness while allowing easier installation and maintenance.
Advantages:
- Visually clean solution without additional elements, maximizing space efficiency.
Corner Installation
Corner installation is designed for bathrooms with limited space, non-standard layouts, or sloped ceilings. The cistern is installed in a corner, enabling flexible placement of sanitary fixtures.
Suitable model:
Advantages:
- Ideal solution for small bathrooms where every square centimeter counts, without compromising functionality.
Conclusion
Whether you are furnishing a modern bathroom, renovating an older property, or looking for a solution for a non-standard space, we have the right exposed flushing cistern for you. Models are available for low, high, monoblock, or corner installation, with a wide range of functions and accessories.
All our models include basic components for low installation. If you choose high installation, remember to purchase the longer flushing pipe and pull-cord handle set.
Questions or need more information? We are happy to advise you!
