DIY toilet repair - in need of brownie points from the Mrs..

[jimcroisdale]

Thinking it maybe one of those horrid toilets with the 2"x3" plastic shroud things that I hate. Picture will tell.

 

[rpm]

Your ok mate, new donut seal and away you go if it is leaking from the seal, could try tightening the wing nuts first, they don`t have to be tight tight.

 

[jimcroisdale]

Cheers for that! Is it still best to take the old one to the shop abs say, one of those please!

 

[rpm]

Problem now is so many different sizes and shapes so yes start early and take the old one to the plumbers merchants (not B&Q), expect the new one to look thicker as it`s been compressed for a while. Any name or brand you can see on toilet or cistern?

 

[jimcroisdale]

Nothing on the porcelain, but says WRAS I think, on the top of a plastic bit inside...

 

[rpm]

Nothing on the porcelain, but says WRAS I think, on the top of a plastic bit inside...

That's Water regulations approved, take the part and a few photos of the toilet with you.

 

[PlumbBobBob]

wear gloves when you handle the donut otherwise you will get black hands guaranteed

 

[gassafe]

If I'm changing components in a cistern & the donut is obscure I re-use it, clean it up, dry it with blue roll, apply silicone both sides & never get a problem!

 

[gassafe]

I use ct1 tho, not the cheap stuff for this sorta thing