For all ceramics and all technologies

The height-adjustable WC terminal TECElux integrates additional toilet functions into the wall. An extremely flat glass plate encloses the inspection opening, and therefore conceals the Ceramic-Air air filter system and connections for water and power. The WC terminal from TECE can be combined with any ceramics, including washlets.

Additional functions on the toilet require space, and frequently also a power or extra water connection. Up until now, the elements were simply added on to the ceramics and the water and power lines installed visibly next to the toilet. These makeshift solutions not only look unattractive, the feeling of safety is also impaired by a 230 volt socket so close by. With its new WC terminal, TECE is taking equal account of aesthetic and functional factors: TECElux integrates the system components in the pre-wall module invisibly and safely. The required inspection opening is covered by a flat glass plate. As an open interface between the toilet functions and bathroom architecture, the WC terminal can be combined with any ceramics, including washlets.

Walls without tiling

The two-part plate made of white safety glass has approximately the same dimensions as a toilet module. The glass is 6 millimetres thick, and is mounted 1 centimetre in front of the wall. If the top plate is dismantled, it reveals a 53 x 38 centimetre opening that provides a generous space to access the system components behind it. With its simple aesthetics, TECElux blends in with the architecture of any bathroom. With its large area, the glass plate of the WC terminal also acts as a splash guard for the rear wall, meaning the wall does not have to be tiled. As a result, TECElux makes bathroom renovations easier.

In future, the WC terminal will be available in two versions: A basic version with a dual-flush cistern and the option of mechanical height adjustment, and an advanced version with electronic flush actuation, air purification system and additional connections for washlets. Martin Krabbe, head of technology and product management at TECE: “The basic TECE version provides a low-cost introduction to the world of the future-oriented toilet. The low price aims to help establish a new technological standard in flush technology.”

In the TECElux basic version, the opening for the two narrow flush buttons is cut out of the plate, and the flush is actuated manually. For the advanced version, TECE has developed an electronic touch fluching device: A sensor detects when a person is approaching the toilet, and only illuminates the flush buttons then. A slight touch with the fingertips is enough to actuate the large or small flush volume.

The basic version of the toilet module includes the TECE dual-flush cistern and the option of manually adapting the height of the toilet ceramics to user requirements within an eight-centimetre range. Two screws simply have to be loosened to adjust the height. The basic module can optionally be fitted with an air purification system, and with a power connection and additional water connection for washlet functions.

It is also possible to subsequently install the power and water connection behind the upper glass plate. As a result, if required, a simple toilet can be converted to a washlet at any time.

The Ceramic-Air air purification system is based on a new kind of air purification technology and uses a ceramic activated carbon filter that only has to be replaced about every five years. The purified air is fed back into the room. There is no need for additional fresh air that has to be heated.

The TECElux advanced version with electronic actuation contains the filter system as standard, as well as a power and water connection for washlets. Electronic height adjustment for the advanced version is planned and will be available on the market in 2012.