Concealed toilet cistern

[rocketmanbkk]

Friends

I need to replace a flush valve but I physically can't reach under the cistern to do it. It's behind tiles.

How do you do it?

Thx

 

[rocketmanbkk]

 

[Riley]

Think you'll be doing some demolition mate. Not sure that cistern is designed to be concealed

 

[rocketmanbkk]

It's just screwed in. You can't unscrew it from the bottom. Nightmare but gotta be fixed as won't flush!

 

[Old Account]

Either as said previously demolition or if you got long arms and you can take the cistern out do it like this ... I know it's a naughty one . I feel sorry for yoU

 

[rocketmanbkk]

So from looking at the pics do you think it's a smash the front off, re board & tile?

Screw in for future access?

 

[townfanjon]

And I thought it was just me who got them jobs, sorry pal its a PITA

 

[rocketmanbkk]

Either as said previously demolition or if you got long arms and you can take the cistern out do it like this ... I know it's a naughty one . I feel sorry for yoU

Thx, my arms are short! That's the issue, I can't reach to the bottom.

Nightmare

 

[rocketmanbkk]

And I thought it was just me who got them jobs, sorry pal its a PITA

I don't know if I should ask

What's a PITA?

 

[rocketmanbkk]

I don't mind smashing it up & reboard/tile as its more money!

 

[Old Account]

If you can't get the cistern out then yes you will need to take tiles offend replace them later ... What's wrong with the flush valve ? The flapper gone ? Can't you unscrew the top part of the flush valve ?

 

[rocketmanbkk]

No, I tried to get it off but it's scaled to hell & I didn't want to force it.

If that orange cap comes off is there a fix?

 

[rocketmanbkk]

I think when I change I'll put in a Dudley turbo? You can then just change them from the top I think?

 

[Riley]

Not the cap mate but some siphons unscrew into three parts so you can replace the diaphragm. There will be a threaded nut on the neck of the siphon if it is one of these. I know it doesn't help you now but it might be best to fit one of these in the future just in case it happens again

 

[rocketmanbkk]

Yeah, I'm only fitting Dudley turbo now if possible. If custard want wickes cheap I'll explain my reasoning!

I think I'll tell LL it probably needs breaking out, Dudley turbo in, then board & tile.

All experience & I'm not phased!!

 

[Riley]

That's the attitude mate :smile: to be honest even the tightest landlord will see that it makes sense to future proof it

 

[rocketmanbkk]

Let's hope so. The flat hasn't been maintained since it was built in 88.

Kitchen carp, carpets carp.

 

[plumben]

I Wouldn't even tile it if its a landlord, Get some White Gloss Panel and cut it to fit, Screws and caps Job done & Future proof

 

[rocketmanbkk]

I think if I can cut an access panel it'll be better than smashing it all up. Il use my Fein 18v Multitool- haven't used it yet. I'll then board back up. As long as I can a hand in to tighten plush pipe it'll be a goodun

 

[Phil]

ooooh get you with a cordless Fein multimaster rocket, how much did that set you back?

Pita = pain in the...

I'm sure I've swapped siphons in those without smashing tiles, slide pan out and then undo the cistern and plumbing and then ease it out.

 

[plumben]

ooooh get you with a cordless Fein multimaster rocket, how much did that set you back?

Pita = pain in the...

I'm sure I've swapped siphons in those without smashing tiles, slide pan out and then undo the cistern and plumbing and then ease it out.

I've just got a milwakii 12v multi tool for free

 

[rocketmanbkk]

I gave £257 for it. 3yr warranty.

 

[rocketmanbkk]

As long as I can undo flush pipe I can unscrew the puppy & sort it.

 

[Phil]

I've just got a milwakii 12v multi tool for free

Where from??

 

[rocketmanbkk]

Fleabay

They were £287 with this vendor a while ago then £257, went up again now back down.