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  1. L

    Fitting a macerator behind a CC toilet.

    Grudfos do a unit called Sololift WC3 that has a recessed front that suggests it might fit behind better but as I cannot get to speak to anyone at Grundfos other than an automated messaging system, I cannot confirm this. So my question is, have any plumbers on the forum had issues fitting...
    • LesW
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    • fitting toilet
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    • Forum: Boilers
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    Toilet has large gap between it and tiled floor

    I have a potential issue with a toilet on a newly tiled floor and looking for some advice on acceptable tolerances and what to do. The back of the toilet sits at about 2mm from floor and the sides vary between 2mm - 16mm. It is a closed back on toilet base and approximately 190mm to 200mm from...
  3. FloowToilet

    How do I tighten this toilet seat?

    Just moved into a new place and the toilet seat is super loose. Spent about 2 hours trying to figure out how to tighten this toilet seat. I did try unscrewing it from the bottom, took it out and inspected it but couldn't see any obvious way to tighten. Tried screwing the bottom screws in tigher...
  4. P

    Closed couple toilet

    Our builder set up the soil pipe and supply for the closed couple toilet but says it's actually impossible to connect to the wall securely (ie he says he can't get bolts in). It's silicone'd to the floor which he is claiming is fine. Is this right? There must be a way even if in means breaking...
    • Phil W
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    • toilet
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Boilers
  5. D

    Rough toilet pan outlet?

    Hey all. I'm installing a new toilet (Bunnings special...) in my ensuite. I seemingly had it all connected properly, but when I was testing for leaks by flushing over and over it started leaking.. It seems like it's leaking where the rubber vario bend seal goes over the china toilet pan outlet...
    • Dee Eye Why
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    • toilet
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Boilers
  6. T

    Internal soil pipe to toilet

    Hi firstly no expert so apologies in advance but have a little bit of knowledge ( sometimes dangerous I know, lol) The wife is wanting to change the house around a bit, refurbishing old en-suite which is at front of house but does not have a toilet at the moment, so obviously would like one. So...
    • Terrys
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    • pipe soil soil pipe toilet
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Boilers
  7. L

    Need help finding a particular toilet/ vanity unit

    Hi, I'm in the process of buying the fittings for my new bathroom and I'm trying to find a combo toilet/ vanity unit. The one i'm looking for is the darky navy one the second image on the gallery on mabathrooms .co.uk . I spoke to the guy who owns ma bathrooms and he said that the customer...
  8. R

    Toilet doesn't flush properly.

    One of my toilets has air bubbles coming up every once in a while. Sometimes the toilet fills up to the top and goes down slowly. It seems to flush solids and liquids, but the paper doesn't go down. Now I've had two plumbers who couldn't fix it plus Thames Water and Dyno-rod to clear blocks...
    • roz bea
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    • flush toilet
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Boilers
  9. N

    Toilet flange not bolted to the floor

    Hello all. I am totally new to this, so any help would be appreciated. We had a toilet leak, so I pulled out the toiled to see/replace the wax ring. I see the metal ring around the flange was rusted. And It was not bolted to the floor below. I believe I see concrete underneath, but I see a lot...
    • Nate n
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    • floor toilet
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Boilers
  10. J

    Fix loose Jacuzzi toilet seat

    Jacuzzi toilet seat fixings are loose and I cannot figure out how to tighten them. Nothing seems removal and they cannot be accessed from underneath. Can anyone please advise me how to tighten them? Many thanks and warm regards
  11. F

    Floor wet around toilet. Help!

    Hi, we've just had someone round to fit lino in our toilet. He ripped up the old lino only to reveal a large wet patch around the toilet (see photo). The floor is damp to touch and I'm left wondering what could be the cause of this? Given the shape of the damp patch, would it likely be a leaking...
  12. T

    Toilet Water Shut Off Valves Questions

    Hi, I was thinking about replacing the 3 x original Toilet Shut Off values as shown in the photo, in a property in Florida. They are not leaking and still work. I fixed some water weld around the wall cover to make them more rigid. Does anyone know if they are one piece? Or can the hose part be...
    • Tommycatz
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    • questions toilet valves water
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Boilers
  13. A

    plumbing sink drainage into grey toilet pipe

    Can you plumb a kitchen sink waste pipe into a internal (boxed off) grey toilet pipe ?
    • animo88
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    • pipe sink toilet
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Boilers
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    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
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    • cistern leak toilet
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Boilers
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    Anyone know how to remove this toilet seat?

    Hi folks, sorry to have to post this but we got a new bathroom a few months ago and the toilet seat was loose at one side. The cistern is integrated and the seat is top-fixing. I assumed it was quick release but couldn't find a button to push, there are no little grommit hidden screws or...
  16. A

    Toilet seat + locked wing nuts

    Hi! Hoping for a bit of help! Thought I had an easy job of changing my toilet seat however it seems to be more challenging than I thought. It seems there’s no screw under the chrome. Just one long screw with a wing nut underneath. Please correct me if I’m wrong. The toilet seat also doesn’t...
  17. D

    Replacing a ridget water intake pipe for a toilet with a flexable hose

    I'm trying to replace the intake pipe for a toilet. The current one is ridget pvc piping. I'm trying to swap it with a flexible hose to install a bidet. I can disconnect the pipe from the toilet, but I can't unscrew it from the shutoff valve. Am I meant to be able to dismantle it or is it just...
    • David s
    • Thread
    • pipe replacing toilet water
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Boilers
  18. J

    Decent flush to wall close coupled toilet/brand

    Any ideas on the a decent flush to wall close coupled toilet/brand? Should I just go for Victoria Plumb Orchard brand? Just to clarify I'm not looking for a btw type with a hidden cistern. I'm looking for a flush to wall close coupled loo i.e.so you cant see soil pipe/so theres no open back/no...
    • Joe123
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    • flush toilet wall
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Boilers
  19. M

    Toilet syphon nut split issue

    Hi I recently fitted a brand new Macdee syphon into a toilet and 4 weeks later it is broken at the nut which allows it to be serviced. When pulling the handle to flush the toilet I did notice flex in the unit but not alot. Is this a common issue to happen with newer 2 part (serviceable...
  20. R

    Toilet seats with distance between hinges of 270mm

    Hi Looking for a toilet seat (D shaped) with the distance between hinges of 270mm. Width of seat is about 410mm and length 440mm Any suggestions would be welcome. The toilet unit is Ideal Standard and is over 20 years old. It is is great condition, but the toilet lid is broken as a builder...
    • RajendraH
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    • toilet
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Boilers

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