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    Cistern keeps overflowing

    My cistern kept overflowing randomly was told it was probably caused by the bottom filling valve failing I purchased one and a plumber fitted it and tested it and all seemed well, we where away for a couple of weeks and came back and there was no evidence that it had been overflowing but after...
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    No water flow into cistern

    Hi I have a Dudley vantage dual flush pneumatic Niagara flush valve system. The cistern is not refilling after a flush. The system has never been good - refilling very very slowly but now not even doing this. I can turn on /off the cold water tap on the bath which is situated next to the cistern...
    • Alan from Aberdeen
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    • cistern flow water
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Plumbers Forums
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    Feed and expansion tank/cistern and few general system questions.

    Hi, I've got a leak coming from the loft into a bedroom which I think is caused by water overflow from feed and expansion cistern (see attached one of the photos when I found out the cistern overflowing above the overflow pipe) and one other pipe that has a small drops coming out of it that is...
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    Geberit dual pneumatic flush concealed cistern

    I have a Geberit concealed cistern . This has a dual pneumatic flush, and has worked without any problems for a few years now. The short flush continues to work normally but the longer (6 litre) flush no longer flushes fully which results in solid waste not being flushed. I have checked the...
    • Brian Morgan
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    • cistern flush
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Bathroom Advice
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    Shanks Cavendish symphonic cistern

    I noticed a thread on a Shanks Cavendish symphonic cistern, is there anyone in the Irvine, Ayrshire area who has knowledge of this cistern and could carry out a repair ?
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    Geberit cistern waste into 110mm soil pipe

    Hi I’m trying to find something that will connect a geberit 90mm toilet waste pipe into a standard 110mm soil stack. The geberit cistern came with an adaptor that increased the outside diameter of the pipe to 110mm. However this is the same diameter as the soil stack pipe. Is anyone aware of...
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    Fitting a cistern (with frame) into a stud wall (100mm) (follow-up)

    Hello all, This is a follow-up to this post: Fit wall-hung toilet to inside stud wall? - https://www.plumbersforums.net/threads/fit-wall-hung-toilet-to-inside-stud-wall.127877/. I'd like to fit a cistern into a stud wall, which is 100mm wide. Typically, the dimensions of the toilet fixing...
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    vitra single button cistern lid won't come off

    Just move to a new place, toilet flush not enough water. Try to take off the lid to see vit it won't come off. Toilet has the word Vitra on it. Already unscrewed the single button off but the lid seems stuck or glued. Not even move slightly. Anyone have idea want else I could do please? Thanks
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    Toilet cistern flush max capacity question

    Hello Can anyone tell me if it is possible to buy a toilet which has cistern flush capacity (not sure if I have phrased that correctly) of more than 6LTRs? We previously had a Royal Doulton toilet which was accidentally thrown away when had the bathroom changed. New toilet is one of these...
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    Can't connect cistern inlet connector because of inlet filter

    Hi. I think the title says it all really. I was just lining up pipework and stuff and noticed that the Speedfit 15mm X 1/2 BSP tap connector won't connect to the cistern inlet because the inlet filter protrudes out too far to allow the rubber washer on the connector to sit against the outer...
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    Foghorn/Splutering from cistern! Video attached

    Hi all, Had a toilet installed recently which is now making the attached sound. (No chance of him coming back to sort it...) Anyone know what's causing it? Issue coming from whatever that piece is on the right hand side (please let me know). Cheers
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    Cistern fill valve - very low pressure

    Hello, does anyone know of a side fill valve that works in very low pressure situations? I installed two separate new side fill valves on my concealed cistern today, a Fluidmaster and a Dudley, both didn't seal properly. From reading reviews and forums it looks like it's due to the very low...
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    How to put the cistern against the wall

    The toilets both have a piece of wood between the cistern and the wall.I cannot find an outlet pipe which will let me push the cistern against the wall. Do I have to get a different toilet to achieve this.
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    Mass of gunge in cold water storage cistern.

    Hi all. Hope you are enjoying the sunshine and hope no one is working in lofts at mo. Anyone seen this gunk before in a cold water storage cistern?
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    Cistern leaking water to seat area when I flush

    Hi Guys, I have a toilet where when you flush, the water from the cistern leaks out from a section of the cistern at the bottom where the seat area begins at the top just before the bowl. Was wondering how this could be happening or how it could be fixed?
    • AndyB97
    • Thread
    • cistern flush leaking water
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: UK Plumbers Forums
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    Cistern not filling?

    Hi new to the plumbing industry, can anyone advise me on why the cistern is not filling with water but can hear the sound of water running? Would it be the side filling valve and maybe replace for a newer one? Also should the symphony i am holding have a washer at the bottom as this doesn’t...
  17. philw67

    Leaking toilet cistern

    Hi all, further to my replacement of a cictern syphon, I have a small leak I can not seem to sort out. I have tightened the plastic nut as tight as I dare as I expect it is close to snapping. What can I do to stop the leak please as my wife is now seriously not impressed with me replacing a damp...
  18. philw67

    Replace cistern mechanism

    Hi, we moved into a new house a while back and the main toilet has a large cistern and no dual flush capability. It gets used most of the time rather than the single ensuite we have so I was wondering if someone can recommend a kit to replace the lever with a two button arrangement or other...
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    Cistern problem/Meter readings

    Hi, I am just about to move into a new build property. I took the water meter readings and they read 000000,620 I had a look around the property like you do and used the toilet. When I flushed it the water kept trickling into the toilet and not into the cistern. The cistern is built...
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    Geberit enclosed cistern

    I have an older Geberit, installed in 2009 (see photo). All the videos that I can find are about much newer models. No matter where I set the fill level, it over fills and pours down the overflow into the bowl, causing the filling to continue forever. The filling mechanism is quite recent, but...

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