W.C. Plumbing Unit

[Bernhard Sulzer]

Hi

I am trying to find the right expression in English for the German "Nasszelle" or Naßzelle for a translation which describes a unit containing toilets and possibly sinks, no bathtubs or showers, and is called Nasszelle (= literally wet cell) in German, pointing out the importance for electrical concerns with wet floors.

Thanks,

Bernhard

[Bob's HandyGuy]

In America, we refer to a room with toilet and sink as a "1/2 bath", with toilet, sink and shower as a "3/4 bath", toilet, sink, tub as a "full bath". Or are you asking about what we call a public toilet? There are many expressions for that, "mens/ladies room" etc. What are your electrical concerns? You're not thinking of putting a breaker box in a shower are you?

[hj]

Are you referring to a "self cleaning" rest room, which "flushes" itself after every use or periodically?

[Bernhard Sulzer]

Thanks for the replies so far.
What I am referring to is a restroom in a train, basically.
Siemens, the German company refers to them as "Nasszelle" which literally means wet cell, expressing water and waste water concerns.
I guess bathroom or restroom will do for a translation. Or maybe sanitary unit - from the manufacturer's point of view.
Your further input is appreciated.

Bernhard Sulzer

[jimbo]

Well, if you are looking for an English term that will be understood, "sanitary unit" is not it. We understand "Big Unit". He pitches for the Yankees.

In a home, it is a "half-bath" and in public places, whether it be the park, a restaurant, an airplane, or even the train, it is "rest room". That's about it.

In San Francisco they have some public restrooms which are automatic cleaning. After a person leaves the room, the door locks and automatically the toilet, walls, and floors are hoses down and sanitized. Costs a buck or two to use it if I remember. It is still just called a "self-cleaning rest room".

[srdenny]

The self cleaning rest rooms jimbo is referring to are made in France.