Toilet seat that will not stay up!

[daimorris]

Does any one know where I can get a device to hold a loo seat up? We have 'inherited' a loo that discriminates against men because the pan was fitted too close to the wall mounted cistern which allows the lid to stay up but not the seat!! I'm sure I have seen a neat device that does this some where. Its got to look good 'cos we're a Guest House

[woofgang]

If you google on self lowering toilet seat, you should find something helpful. Here's a site to start you off. http://www.eqwip.com/store/group.asp?Department_ID=1&SUB_DEP ARTMENT_ID=54&GROUP_ID=196&AID=308235&PID=1082810 Most of them seem to be based on a hydraulic hinge (like a self closing door). This holds the seat up for a measured amount of time, then lowers it slowly in a controlled manner. Not sure about cost though

[norfolk boy]

Fit a slimline cistern.

[MikeMikeMike]

You could adapt the virgin trains technique for keeping the lid up and glue on some magnets. Get the polarities right though, otherwise you might be in for some sit-com style hilarious consequences.