When you invest in advanced equipment like rise-and-fall toilets or extra-load smart toilets, ensuring they are installed correctly is vital for both safety and long-term reliability.
Finding the Right Installer for Your Equipment
At Wash-Able, we are specialists in sourcing and supplying the highest-quality accessible technology. Because many of our products involve both complex plumbing and electrical components, we recommend hiring a qualified professional rather than attempting a DIY installation.
Plumbing and Electrical Requirements
If you are installing an extra load smart toilet or a rise & fall sink, you will likely need a professional who is comfortable with:
- Specialist Plumbing: Ensuring the water feed and waste outlets are positioned correctly for height-adjustable frames.
- Electrical Safety: Many smart toilets and motorised lifting toilet seats require a hardwired connection. Ensure your installer is qualified to work in "Zone 1" bathroom environments.
Fitting Structural Aids
For items like grab rails or heavy-duty toilet seat risers, the most important factor is the structural integrity of your walls or floor. A professional joiner or experienced bathroom fitter can ensure these supports are anchored safely to handle the required weight loads.
The Role of an Occupational Therapist (OT)
Before you book an installer, we strongly suggest consulting an Occupational Therapist. While Wash-Able provides the hardware, an OT is the expert in how that hardware fits your body and your home.
An assessment can help determine:
- The exact range of motion needed for a rise & fall sink.
- The appropriate weight capacity for extra load smart toilets.
- The safest positioning for grab rails based on your specific transfer patterns.
Having a clear plan from an OT makes the installation process much smoother for your chosen tradesperson.
Why Choose an Independent Installer?
By purchasing your equipment from Wash-Able and hiring your own local professional, you maintain full control over your project.
- Local Expertise: You can choose a local tradesperson you trust, who can return easily for any future plumbing needs.
- Project Flexibility: You aren't tied to a specific "package" deal, allowing you to install your rise & fall toilets or lifting toilet seats on a timeline that suits you.
- Cost Transparency: You pay for the product and the labour separately, giving you a clearer view of your total investment.
