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  1. K

    Expensive ceramic cistern with crack/chip at inlet hole.

    Hi, we have an expensive ceramic cistern with a crack/chip at the inlet hole; can the cistern still be used? Thanks 🙂
  2. Grant65

    Conceala 2 cistern letting by

    Hi I've seen a few threads with similar issues to mine, but none are exact. My conceala 2 cistern flushes fine, fills up and stops. But then it periodically flushes some, but not all of its contents to the toilet bowl. This happens pretty frequently. At least twice an hour. I have tried 2 new...
  3. T

    Cistern water tank overflow

    Hello, I’m new to the business so apologies if this is a stupid question. I was tracing the cistern tank overflow pipe and found it eventually went to nowhere. Basically a disaster waiting to happen. The problem I have is that this is a flat on the 2nd floor with no visible external overflow...
  4. P

    Does anybody recognise this hidden cistern make ?

    Its leaking into the pan. Hoping to find the make so I can get a new seal. No makers mark anywhere.. Please see attached picture
  5. R

    What is best way to use cistern supply for washing machine.

    Hi there, Please excuse my lack of knowledge on this, my plumbing knowledge is very limited. I have a cold water feed going into cistern with plastic pipe and push fits. It's a new built in cistern. I am looking to tap into the feed and add a water supply for a washing machine. Can I just...
  6. C

    Shorter concealed cistern for Lusso Stone btw toilet

    Hello, we were misadvised on how much a Lusso Stone cistern could be cut down (by both the architects and Lusso). The bathroom has been plumbed / tiled / had boxing out built and it is now apparent that the Lusso cistern is too high. We are urgently looking for a concealed cistern that is...
    • cisternconfusion
    • Thread
    • cistern toilet
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Boilers
  7. J

    How to install a Dudley concealed cistern toilet lever?

    Any advice as to how to install a Dudley concealed cistern toilet lever? The pack has three nuts but no instructions as to where they go.
    • Jeff of Shepshed
    • Thread
    • cistern install toilet
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Boilers
  8. Warchild75

    Cistern noisily leaking water internally from some kind of pipe?

    Hi, I have a noisy cistern that appears to be leaking into the pan a little but also making a very frustrating water noise from inside, I have attached a picture of the offending item that is dripping water constantly. Guessing the whole lot needs replacing but not sure what to ask for when...
  9. U

    Sealing side of toilet cistern

    I have fitted this brass float valve to my toilet cistern. Obviously the inlet is the same level as the overflow pipe so it needs to be water tight. The inlet pipe is not flexible and enters the cistern at a slight angle to the side of the cistern, the washer I used is not squishy. The result...
    • User22
    • Thread
    • cistern toilet
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Boilers
  10. M

    Fluidmaster concealed cistern

    Are these connectors any good that come with the fluidmaster concealed cistern they seem to move still when tight. Thanks
  11. C

    Plumb rainwater to in ground cistern under house?

    I'm trying to pipe rainwater into my cistern under my house. I'm trying to find an overflow controle method. 4" auto valves are to expensive. Thought about putting a ring around in to raise the top up far enough to put an overflow pipe but I don't think I could get it to seal right. Is there a...
  12. H

    Looking for Beta Cistern Washer for old 1930's Armitage Shanks Toilet.

    Hi, I need a Beta Cistern Washer for an old 1930's Armitage Shanks Toilet. Nobody has one. Can someone help. Or know anywhere that I might get it ? Any help much appreciated.. Hazel...
    • Hazell
    • Thread
    • cistern toilet
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Boilers
  13. R

    Cistern Fill Valve Drip

    Hello everyone, I recently had a combi boiler installed and with the new pressure my old cistern system also needed updating to accomodate. However the fill valve contantly drips when filled, is this normal or is it a easy fix i can do myself? Thanks Rob
  14. B

    Cistern connection issue.

    Can anyone advise me on a possible flexible connection between a water inlet pipe and a cistern? I have posted images of a 150 mm long flexible pipe, the shortest I could find, and the existing pipework disconnected from a cistern. The pipe to the cistern will not reconnect properly and...
  15. I

    Accessing concealed cistern toilet to investigate leak

    Hi all Relatively inexperienced homeowner here. Apologies in advance if I get any terminology wrong. Today I noticed some limescale accumulation on/around the grout between the floor tiles next to my toilet. I realised that the grout line right next to the toilet was in fact wet to the touch...
    • ichicc
    • Thread
    • cistern leak toilet
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Boilers
  16. S

    Noisy Cistern on Flushing

    Hi folks, Soon after having oil fired central heating fitted my cistern started sounding like a foghorn having previously been quiet. It involved the fireplace being torn out, old pipe work crimped, cut and removed. The noise may be coincidental, but a noticeable increase in water pressure was...
  17. S

    Toilet Flushing Cistern Sounds Like Foghorn - Help!

    Hi, It may be coincidence but not long after getting oil fired central heating fitted to older ex-council property (fireplace and necessary plumbing torn out/replaced as required) every time toilet is flushed it sounds like a foghorn. Vibrations run through house and can be heard clearly...
    • SaintSinner
    • Thread
    • cistern toilet
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Boilers
  18. M

    Leaking water inlet to Cistern

    Hi everyone, thanks for your time reading this! We have noticed a leak appearing from the built-in toilet in our main bathroom that's spreading around our floors (great start to the year!). I've removed the panel behind the flusher and can see the water inlet attaching to the Cistern is slowly...
  19. B

    Cistern keeps overflowing

    My cistern kept overflowing randomly was told it was probably caused by the bottom filling valve failing I purchased one and a plumber fitted it and tested it and all seemed well, we where away for a couple of weeks and came back and there was no evidence that it had been overflowing but after...
  20. A

    No water flow into cistern

    Hi I have a Dudley vantage dual flush pneumatic Niagara flush valve system. The cistern is not refilling after a flush. The system has never been good - refilling very very slowly but now not even doing this. I can turn on /off the cold water tap on the bath which is situated next to the cistern...
    • Alan from Aberdeen
    • Thread
    • cistern flow water
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Plumbers Forums
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