Oval toilet seat with soft close lid, quick release hinges for cleaning, and thermoset construction.
The SA Products soft close toilet seat is an oval replacement seat with a soft close lid and quick release hinges. The soft close mechanism uses ABS cylinders to slow the descent of the seat and lid. The quick release hinges let the seat be lifted off the pan for cleaning around and behind the hinges.
A replacement toilet seat is a simple upgrade, but the shape and fixings need to suit your pan. This SA Products seat is oval, with a soft close lid and quick release hinges.
The soft close mechanism uses ABS cylinders that act as dampers, controlling the descent speed of the seat and lid. When released, the lid lowers slowly to the closed position rather than dropping, which helps in homes with young children or where the bathroom is close to bedrooms.
The quick release hinges allow the seat and lid to be lifted away from the toilet pan, exposing the hinge area and the rear of the pan rim for cleaning. Follow the instructions for removing and refitting the seat.
Before buying, measure your pan and check the shape and the spacing of the fixing holes. The listed dimensions are approximately 441 x 365 x 45mm, and the seat is oval, so it will not suit D-shaped or square pans.
The SA Products soft close toilet seat offers a slow-closing seat and lid and quick release hinges for cleaning. Check your pan shape and fixing hole spacing against the listing before ordering.
The SA Products quick release soft close toilet seat is an oval seat, described as 44.1 x 36.5cm. It is made of thermoset (duroplast) with ABS soft close cylinders. The hinges are quick release and adjustable, and the fixings are included. Check the pan shape and fixing hole spacing against these figures before you buy, as sizes differ between toilets.
The table compares the main seat types.
| What to compare | Options | What to weigh up |
|---|---|---|
| Shape | Oval (this seat), D-shaped or square | The seat shape needs to suit your pan |
| Material | Thermoset (this seat), thermoplastic or wood | Thermoset is described as harder and more scratch resistant than thermoplastic |
| Fixing | Top-fixing with hinge anchors, or other fixings | Check the fixings supplied suit your pan |
| Lid action | Soft close (this seat) or a standard seat | Soft close seats have cylinders in the hinge |
Measuring comes before choosing. Guides suggest UK pans commonly have fixing holes roughly 150mm apart, but this varies, so measure centre to centre on your own pan. Also measure the length and width of the pan.
For an example of a pan on this site, see the Roca Gap rimless wall hung WC. Check its shape before assuming any seat fits.
Material and fixing style affect how the seat behaves once it is fitted. Thermoset is described in commercial washroom guides and retailer guides as a harder, more scratch resistant plastic than thermoplastic. Some seats use top fixing with hinge anchors, which means you fit and adjust them from above the pan. Whichever style you choose, check that the fixings supplied suit the holes in your pan, and follow the instructions for tightening them.
A soft close seat has cylinders in the hinge that slow the lid as it comes down. On this seat the cylinders are ABS. Once the seat is on, the adjustable hinges let you line it up with the pan before you tighten the fixings fully.
How do I measure for a replacement seat? Measure the distance between the two fixing holes, centre to centre. Then measure the length and width of the pan and compare them with the 44.1 x 36.5cm listed size. Also note the pan shape.
What is the difference between thermoset and thermoplastic? Thermoset is a harder, more scratch resistant plastic than thermoplastic, according to commercial washroom guides and retailer guides. Thermoplastic is the other common seat material.
How do I remove a quick release seat to clean it? Lift the lid and seat ring, press the hinge button, then lift the seat off. Follow the instructions supplied with the seat.
Why does my seat move around? Loose fixings are the usual cause. The hinges are adjustable, so tighten them following the instructions. If it keeps moving, check the fixing hole spacing against the seat.
Will it fit a D-shaped pan? This seat is oval, so check the pan shape and the hole position before buying. Do not assume it fits.
| Dimensions | Approximately 441mm x 365mm x 45mm |
|---|---|
| Material | Thermoset (seat and lid) |
| Hinges | Quick release, adjustable |
| Close Mechanism | ABS slow-close cylinders |
| Shape | Oval |
| Colour | White |
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