Frequently Used Toilet Terms

Customers may use different names for toilet parts than the terminology used in our product documentation. Please reference the table below to match common consumer terms with Icera internal part names and ensure accurate identification.

Unaligned Terminology Table
Icera TermsFrequently Used Alternatives
BowlToilet base
TankWater box, back part, “toilet top”
SeatLid, cover, seat ring
Seat LidCover, top, flap
Trip LeverFlusher, handle, button, flush arm
Tank LidCover, top, cap
Internal Tank Components
Correct TermCommonly Misused Terms
Flush ValveFlusher, drain, hole at bottom of tank
FlapperRubber stopper, plug, valve, seal
Fill ValveBallcock, water thingy, refill mechanism
Refill TubeHose, small pipe, straw
Overflow TubeDrain pipe, safety pipe
Tank-to-Bowl GasketRubber ring, seal, donut
Tank Bolts and WashersScrews, connectors, nuts
Bowl & Trap Components
Correct TermCommonly Misused Terms
Rim JetsHoles under the rim, water sprayers
TrapwayDrain, pipe, S-curve
Wax RingSeal, gasket, wax donut
Floor BoltsCloset bolts, screws, anchors
Additional Components
Correct TermCommonly Misused Terms
Bidet Wand / NozzleSpray stick, water sprayer, cleaner
Flush Actuator (for wall-mounted toilets)Actuator plate, Button panel, flush button, cover plate
Supply LineInlet hose, Water pipe, hose, connector
Shutoff Valve (Angle Stop)Knob, water turn-off, switch
Trap SealWater barrier, P-trap, curve
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