Buying a new toilet? Know if you need a S Trap or P Trap Western Toilet
S-Trap: Shaped like an "S," it exits through the floor. Seen in old buildings. This is common for renovation.P-Trap: Shaped like a "P," it exits through the wall. This is seen in new buildings.
9 Inches should be the Distance Between Wall and Toilet Trap
For the last few years all the brands have standardised the distance between wall and toilet trap (hole) to be 9 Inches (210 to 220 mm). If your trap distance is set as this then you can replace it with the new model in 8 to 10 years without any civil work. Renovation becomes...
Top of wash basin to the floor is recommended to be 80cm
The standard height for the top of a washbasin to the floor is 80 cm (31.5 inches) for several reasons: Ergonomics, Accessibility and Plumbing.
White is the best colour for water tank
White colour absorbs the least heat. Though new plastic water tanks have a layer to reduce the absorption of heat, lighter colours will further help. Hence water will be more pleasant from your taps.
