toilet

  1. B

    Toilet partially blocked?

    Can anyone help with a solution to a partially blocked toilet? This has never happened before and has only just started. Basically the toilet flushes fine, and maybe the fresh water after a flush takes a little longer to settle at the correct height. But after a few hours left alone, brown...
  2. R

    Endoscope down blocked toilet

    Our toilet is often blocking up. I was wondering if it was worth pushing an endoscope like this down to see if I can find anything, before getting a plumber out. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Inspection-Depstech-Borescope-Endoscope-Smartphone-Black/dp/B01NBFTAHE The cord has some stiffness. I am...
  3. I

    Bathroom conversion advise

    We are planning to chop up our large bathroom to a small bathroom incorporating the airing cabinet and to a bedroom. I have no idea where to place the toilet bowl, sink and shower or the measurements. This is going to be the main bathroom (only a wc downstairs). I am not planning to have a tub...
  4. B

    Toilet waste fall

    Hi, the horizontal length of 4” pipe from cistern frame to the face of the 92.5 degree bend which goes into the main stack pipe, is 1400mm and has a fall of 45mm i.e 1:31.6, is this okay? I’m aware 1:40 is the standard. See attached for more details. Also the joint of the bend and the 4inch...
  5. kellyllek

    Toilet tank mechanism leaking/dripping

    Hi, I can't get my friend's toilet tank to stop dripping. It seems to be dripping out of the larger blue dial left of the little white water faucet thing. It also just doesn't fully shut off. I tried adjusting the arm and the little silver screw thing but it only shuts off if I lift it; the...
  6. A

    Leaky pan connector

    I’ve recently fitted a concealed grohe cistern (this one https://www.grohe.co.uk/en_gb/rapid-sl-3-in-1-set-for-wc-0-82-m-installation-height-38773000.html) and am now fitting the wall hung pan (...
  7. C

    Toilet Blocked / Draining Very Slowly

    Hi, Our downstairs toilet in a modern extension (built approx. 10 years ago) is blocked / draining very slowly. I know of no drainage plans and believe it's classed as private pipework unfortunately. So far I have tried: - Wire coat hanger pushed round the bend - Buckets of hot water with...
  8. J

    New bathroom layout

    So, to cut a long story short I'm renovating the entire ground floor of my house which includes enlarging the bathroom and changing its layout. Here is the new layout: Bathroom 2d Plan by jwilf posted 23 Dec 2018 at 12:24 PM And in 3D: Bathroom 3d Render by jwilf posted 23 Dec 2018 at 12:24...
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    SIAMP toilet cistern not filling up - even after washer replacement!

    Help! When my toilet stopped flushing due to the cistern no longer filling with water, I found this helpful thread: https://www.diynot.com/diy/threads/slow-filling-toilet-siamp-fittings.187346/ and discovered a crack in my inlet valve washer - I have now replaced this and I believe I've done...
  10. DaveFix

    Can this work? Join Washbasin Waste Pipe with Bath Waste Pipe

    Hi all, When I install the WC against the wall, the waste pipe from the washbasin will be in the way. I'm trying to reduce the amount of unnecessary / visible pipework anyway. My question is: If I feed the washbasin waste pipe straight down and join onto the bath waste pipe, am I likely to get...
  11. E

    Overflow sorted, now won't flush

    Can anyone help. Recently had an overflowing toilet cistern, (2 days ago), the toilet was flushed and the cistern level kept rising, I tried lifting the float/valve (sorry, I don't know the correct name) but the water didn't stop gushing out of the outside overflow toilet pipe. I had to call a...
  12. R

    Constantly filling toilet

    Hi all, So, push button toilet, believe it to be a SIAMP flush. Couple of months ago, cistern was taking ages to fill. Took the top off, took it apart, found the diaphragm washer was split. Replaced the washer, put it back together, bingo. Fills like a dream, award major man points to myself...
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    Help me understand these dimensions!

    Guys, Quick one, I’m probably being thick. What the hell do these dimensions mean with most measurements including “+-“ and a second set of digits... I just want to know at what height above FFL the centre of the pan outlet sits... 180mm, 195mm or 170mm?!
  14. R

    Installing shower oom and toilet in alleyway

    Hi, I was wondering would it be possible to install, Shower room and toilet in a narrow alleyway? The alleyway is about 2.5 feet wide (currently in process of buying the house, in its latter stage). Length and height is no issue. The alleyway has got everything it needs for shower and toiler...
  15. StephenStephen

    Toilet recommendation, please

    Hi all, I'm looking to have a new close coupled toilet, considerations are: -dual flush -reasonably low water usage -a bowl design which actually means that solids are flushed down on first flush -price i was quite impressed with a Vitra, in a place I visit, though I don't know which model it...
  16. Stephie

    Overflow

    Hi The overflow pipe is dripping. I have been researching how to stop it but am now confused as to where the pipe comes from. In my naivety I thought overflows just came from heating systems. I have now read it could be from the toilet. How do I find out which it is coming from?
  17. K

    Cistern Fluidmaster PRO550UK push button does not stop water flowing after flush

    I have the Fluidmaster PRO550UK fitted to a cistern in the house. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fluidmaster-PRO550UK-Front-Mounted-Flush/dp/B0060X5Q0A/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_60_bs_t_1?_encoding=UTF8&refRID=X9T0EAWVS9C7588BV1R7&th=1 Generally it works exceptionally well, but occasionally when the large...
  18. bettz1

    Securing wash basin & toilet into floor

    Hi we've just had out bathroom floors tiled in porcelain tiles. I'm about to put the toilet back on and the washbasin,tilers mentioned that I'd get away without having to drill the toilet down and washbasin and that silicone will hold it secure? I plan to secure the sink to the wall as it's...
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    TurboFlush vs WaterEasy

    I am installing a new bathroom and am considering two options for the macerator unit... I can install a more powerful but older unused (brand new) TurboFlush T11 850 Watt. Or a newer WaterEasy (TurboFlush) 550 Watt model from Screwfix? The price difference is £100 (the newer one more...
  20. E

    Attaching Bidet to commercial toilet

    I got this bidet that probably won’t attach to my toilet because my toilet doesn’t have the correct shut off valve, but on the off chance someone does know how to attach these, I’m uploading images. Are there any sort of adapters I can purchase? I’m clueless Also I have no idea what those knobs...
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