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I've not unfortunately, i don't come across them much now so just cement them in
I would prefer a close coupled WC to remove the issues you get with access to concealed cisterns....it will be just finding a pan like you said that will accommodate a flexseal coupling and will aliow it to fit flush to the wall
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