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THE PUGILIST Guide to buying a second hand toilet

So, you’re thinking of buying a second-hand toilet? You will want one that is reasonably priced, that also gives all the features you expect from a modern toilet.

Here are the main things you should check for:

Are there cracks in the bowl? – If there are, this is bad because over time, this could develop in to a leak

Does the toilet bowl match with the cistern? – If it does not it may be a cut and shut toilet, and these should be avoided at all costs. The effects of this may be devastating

Does the flush handle feel comfortable? – You should never buy a toilet that you do not feel comfortable using

Check the pan – Never buy a toilet that shows signs of skids

Give the toilet a flush – Is the flush powerful enough to remove all signs of bog roll and floaters?

Is the seat loose? – If it is you may slip off of the toilet in mid action, causing messy results

Is the colour of the toilet original? – If it has been resprayed the job may have not been done well and it may not be done well and it may begin to bubble and peel and look inferior

Always check inside the cistern for rust of moving parts – You don’t want any of it falling apart now do you?

Follow all these steps and you will be on your way to finding your perfect crapper!

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