Raised Toilet Seat Without Lid, 2", by Drive Medical, 12062

The Drive 12062 is a two-inch raised toilet seat without a lid: a heavy-duty moulded plastic seat that lifts a standard toilet bowl by 2 in (5 cm), rated 400 lbs (181 kg).

What does it do and how does it work?

• Rise: adds 2 in (5 cm), so the person has less distance to sit down and stand up.
• Lock: a larger heavy-duty worm screw and locking plate, with a clamp on each side of the bowl.
• Seat: 14 by 16 in (36 by 41 cm), heavy-duty moulded plastic made with recycled materials.
• Open top: no lid and no arms; lightweight and portable, and easy to clean.
• No tools are needed for installation.

Who is it for, and who should choose something else?

It suits someone who has difficulty sitting down or standing up from the toilet and needs a small rise on a standard bowl. Choose the 12063 for the same rise with a lid, the 12066 for 6 in (15 cm), or an arms model if the person needs handles.

Will it fit?

• Standard toilet bowl only; this seat is not shaped for an elongated bowl.
• Seat 14 in (36 cm) wide by 16 in (41 cm) deep; check the bowl rim against those.
• The two locking brackets must sit on both sides of the bowl wall, with the seat flush to the bowl.
• With a 2 in (5 cm) rise, check the person's feet still reach the floor. A free home assessment can check the bowl.

Using it day to day

• Installation: remove the toilet seat, turn both clamps counter-clockwise to open them, set the raised seat on the bowl, then turn the clamps clockwise until tight.
• Tighten by hand only; tools can strip the threads on the adjustment bracket.
• Check the seat is locked and the side knobs are tight before each use, and keep the person's weight centred.
• To remove it, loosen the knobs, lift the front and pull forward.
• Clean with a non-abrasive detergent and warm water; rinse and wipe dry.

What does it work with, and what are its limits?

• 400 lbs (181 kg), for sitting; it is not a step or a standing aid.
• It fits most common toilets but not all; check the fit and stability before use.
• There is no lid and no arms, and a lid cannot be added later.
• Recheck the clamps; a loose seat can shift.
• Limited lifetime warranty; see the Warranty tab.

How does it compare?

• 12063: the two-inch seat with a lid.
• 12066: the open seat with a 6 in (15 cm) rise.
• AquaSense 770-617: a contoured two-inch seat with removable handles.

Funding may help: see who may help pay.

Drive covers the seat for the lifetime of the original purchaser; non-durable parts are excluded.