Porous cistern?

[mipar]

We have fitted a vintage style toilet and it appears after 3-4 weeks that the cistern is porous, blue lines have started to appear on what looks like crazing in the glaze. Is there any product I can use to seal the cistern from the inside, or have I got to bite the bullet and replace it?

 

[tamz]

Pease brose

 

[mipar]

What is Pease Brose, and where di I get it?

 

[mipar]

Ah I see, old scottish recipe. Fill it the cistern with Peas?????

 

[tamz]

It is actually powdered peas. Mix it with boiling water. Tastes like sh u no what but it fills the gaps if you pour the powder in.

An old trick since before you were born :lol:

 

[mipar]

I am grateful for your advice, if somewhat sceptical, but I'll try anything because we're busy with the rest of the restoration and I could do without revisiting stuff I've already done.

 

[tamz]

It works but i don't know if you can still buy it! Never seen it for years.

You could try internal leaksealer like Sentinel. That would probably work if you fired in some hot water.

 

[ecowarm]

What is Pease Brose, and where di I get it?

its available here [email protected] in England or Scotland Tamz
here Products from Golspie Mill, Sutherland

 

[Nostrum]

Bitumen paint? for the cistern....

 

[Nostrum]

or some kind of resin like polyester resin used for GRP?

 

[WHPES]

Pease brose

More like "pease take" I think


Take the cistern off, thoroughly dry out and coat with some polyester resin or similar sealing compound.