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  1. H

    Cistern needs replacing but on inspection looks like a bigger problem...

    The other day I tried flushing one of the toilets in our house, but the handle went straight down and I heard the sound of plastic breaking. Part of the 3 piece cistern had somehow become detached from a groove lock holding it in place. The action of turning the flush handle sharply managed to...
  2. G

    Concealed Cistern - Intermittent siphon problems

    I have a concealed cistern in a 20 year-old house. It is the old syphon type, and over the last couple of months it has started to have an intermittent problem. It seems like the siphon washer/diaphragm is failing, and sometimes it's hard to get the siphon to start, and it takes repeated...
  3. P

    Toilet cistern

    My toilet system cistern has a fault and throws off the button connection when someone tries to flush I cannot find a direct replacement will any part fit the cistern as long as I replace the button and the flush valve.
  4. NickA

    Close coupled cistern - bits of debris

    I am about to re-unite a cistern with the pan and notice it has a few smallish (pin head size) bits of clay around the whole where the donut will go. They appear to be bits of clay fired on to the cistern. simple question - should I sand them off? I have a new donut that’s identical to the old...
  5. E

    How do I access the cistern in this vanity unit??

    I fear it may leaking as the plastic skirting has cracked at the bottom and I'm worried we'll go crashing through the floor...
  6. Bogart

    Concealed cistern

    Due to lack of flush took out the syphon and found membrane split. So sorted out a new one Viva Skylo Dual Flush Syphon - https://www.toolstation.com/viva-skylo-dual-flush-syphon/p51299 Not having come across a toilet like this before, been cobbled together by some bodger 20 yrs ago. In the old...
  7. A

    Cistern to Pan, pipe leaking

    Hi Everyone, My toilet has developed a small leak between the feed pipe and the toilet pan, I think the seal has perished at the bottom. Each time I flush, a small amount of water washes back and subsequently on the floor. I have posted an ad to find a plumber, but as the toilet is 5 years...
  8. P

    Grohe Adagio - leaking into cistern, discharge piston already replaced

    Hi - I'm looking for some guidance with a problem with the Grohe Adagio discharge piston/seal which leaks part way through refilling. I've seen this raised before but there didn't seem to be a resolution. We have a couple of Grohe Adagio concealed cisterns, both 16 years old. With one I have a...
  9. G

    Best concealed cistern

    What's everyones top choice for a dual flush concealed cistern? It's going into a 600 by 400 unit with access through the dummy drawer front. The toilet will be a wall hung on a low height frame. The reason I don't want a combined frame and cistern is because the huge flush plates will not fit...
  10. G

    Geberit 360 fill valve not shutting off, but can't access the screws under cistern

    Hi, So I have a close coupled toilet and all the screws and everything are totally inaccessible. A few weeks ago the cistern started to leak into the pan, I've just changed the big silicone washer that's under the flush valve and the problem is still there. I'm thinking it's the diaphragm on...
  11. BN9Pete

    Dudley ballvalve for toilet cistern

    Anyone fitted the new Dudley Delta bottom entry float operated valve ( ball valve ) ? I use this type on the traditional style close coupled, handle type toilet cistern, Screwfix and Toolstation sell this type but my local merchants sell one with adjustable height as well as the arm and brass...
    • BN9Pete
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    • cistern toilet
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    • Forum: Boilers
  12. B

    Which concealed cistern do you use in Calypso units?

    Anyone know which cistern to use in a 500 calypso unit, needs to be serviceable from the front as fixed worktop above (ps I don’t like Dudley Niagara!)
  13. tappipe

    3 way diverter cistern / bidet spray and flexible tail

    I am currently planning on replacing the siphon in the cistern and I am also considering whether I can add a hand bidet sprayer (similar to this:- bidet sprayer ) I am unsure if my solution is the correct answer. I am looking to add a flexible tail (short 150mm) with isolator from the mains...
  14. R

    Fitting cistern back on the toilet.

    Hi people. Having a bit of a nightmare here. Trying to fix the toilet myself. It’s a closed coupled toilet. I replaced the valve and the flush for it but did a massive schoolboy error.. when I unscrews the cistern from the toilet the wing nuts fell, and there is zero access to them with taking...
    • Ryan Fox
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    • cistern fitting toilet
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Boilers
  15. GameForkStudio

    Connecting copper pipe to cistern .

    Hi all, A complete novice question. I need to connect a copper pipe to the cistern. I don't have enough space for a flexible hose. Can I insert the copper pipe inside the cistern's plastic inlet and use a nut and olive on it or is that not the way to do it? Also, the inlet has a small filter...
  16. Cliff CE Black

    Is it normal for a (just fixed) toilet cistern to drip after filling please?

    Hi, I am new here and so I hope this is an ok question to ask. I just had a plumber come to fix my toilet cistern which was dripping slowly after filling. he changed a rubber seal which was worn and then made some adjustments to the water fill level and water fill speed. The new level is much...
  17. C

    Leaky tap connector to toilet cistern

    Hi, I recently noticed a minor leak coming from the tap connector that feeds my toilet cistern fill valve. Once i'd isolated the water i unscrewed the connector and found that the fibre washer was completely disintegrated. I bought a pack of replacement 1/2" fibre washers from B&Q and...
  18. D

    Plastic for Concealed cistern

    Hi all . I'm a DIY person . Quite competent . My question is : I have a plastic cistern feeding a toilet that I need to replace . I was wondering if a concealed cistern would be just a straight swap as I'm not sure of the sizes of feed pipes going into the back of the toilet . Are they a...
  19. Bidge

    Leaky toilet cistern - Advice on flexi hose

    Hi my toilet is leaking both from the water inlet and from the existing copper piping. I'm usually quite handy and many many years ago, I replaced the water inlet for this cistern. However last week, it began leaking, initially from the copper piping leading into the cistern. I tried to tighten...
    • Bidge
    • Thread
    • cistern toilet
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Boilers
  20. R

    Tricking water in cistern

    My cistern is trickling water and I’ve tried altering the fill level but no change. any help greatly appreciated. i do have a video of the issue but can’t upload on here.
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