ᐅ Are replacement toilet seats still available for this type of toilet bowl?

Hello!

We are not building; we are tenants, and I’m a bit unsure, which is why I registered here. I really hope there are some experts who can help.

We have an Ideal Standard toilet bowl (installed by the landlords about 15 or more years ago). The area where the toilet seat is attached is not flat but slopes upward toward the wall by a few centimeters (a few inches). I have attached a photo.

Are toilet seats still available for this design? We don’t want an expensive original. It is a D-shaped seat, and there are many models from brands like Wenko, for example. But I’m completely overwhelmed by the type of attachment. What is the name for toilet bowls like ours? Is there a special term for the seats that fit them?

Maybe you could show the model of the toilet. Perhaps someone has installed the same one themselves.
There should be a product datasheet somewhere that specifies the connection details.
Otherwise, isn’t it the landlord’s responsibility to replace it if it’s broken or something?

ypg schrieb:

Otherwise: isn’t it the landlord’s responsibility to replace it, for example, if it’s broken or something?

Even my previous tenant didn’t try that – and he really complained about every little thing.

Otherwise, I only know this connector directly from the manufacturer...

ypg schrieb:

Maybe you could share the model of the toilet. Maybe someone here has installed the same one.
There must be a datasheet somewhere that lists the connections.
Otherwise: isn’t it the landlord’s responsibility to replace it, for example if it’s broken or something?

I’ve made some progress. The toilet itself is the AERO model from Ideal Standard. It’s no longer in production. The toilet seat is still available as a spare part. Its item number is K700401, where 01 stands for white (Alpine) according to the spare parts sheet from Ideal Standard. But even with that, I’m having trouble finding it through third-party suppliers. The lid is not broken either. It’s just very old and no longer looks good. That’s why we want to replace it ourselves. This is definitely not the landlord’s responsibility. It’s not broken—just no longer aesthetically pleasing.

Jesse Custer schrieb:

Otherwise, I only know this connection directly from the manufacturer...

That’s a pity. I had hoped there might be a third-party supplier where the lid isn’t so expensive.

Jesse Custer schrieb:

Even my former tenant didn’t try that—and he really complained about every little thing.

There is usually a clause in the rental agreement… a limit of 100€ or so. If it were broken or damaged, why would a tenant worry, especially when it’s clear that this approach won’t get you anywhere?!

GoethesGarten schrieb:

That’s why we want to replace it ourselves.

Okay, I would actually try fitting a standard off-the-shelf one. The hinge spacing might all match, and for the cove or front gap, you could use some spacers. But ideally, wouldn’t the tilt angle at the back need adjusting?

Have a look on eBay using the description Aero ideal standard toilet seat. I found some results on Google as well. As far as I know, the shape can and is allowed to vary somewhat.