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  1. Kerberos

    How high should a concealed cistern be?

    Hello, Getting some work done in my downstairs WC and my installer and given me a list of products to buy with some recommendations. We are replacing the exposed cistern toilet with a hidden one. It will be a back to wall, floor standing pan with a shelf above it to put stuff on. I've been...
  2. T

    Toilet issues, cistern not filling up

    Hi all, just a side note to start, I am not a plumber and have pretty much zero knowledge about plumbing. I have three toilets in my house, a downstairs one, big bathroom one and an en-suite one. There was a rattling noise coming from the downstairs toilet whenever the chain had been flushed...
  3. P

    Capping off and replacing an outlet for cold water cistern in loft

    Hi folks Following on from another thread I made recently, the plumber has agreed that the new cold feed he added to our loft cistern should have been lower than the existing feed to the cylinder for hot (he put them both roughly the same at 50mm) and he is proposing to put it right. In terms...
  4. A

    Cavity wall or ceiling cistern?

    I'm planning a wetroom in a very small space 1m x 2m (see attached). I want to maximise the space by having a cistern entirely in the stud wall including the waste . Two questions really 1. Is there a cavity wall cistern that fits completely inside a100mm cavity? 2. Is there such a thing as a...
  5. W

    Geberit slim cistern fill valve

    To get the latest geberit fill valve in to a slim cistern - disassemble and remove the part with "ears" that makes it too fat for the cistern width - then reassemble. Use the clip from the old fill valve to reattach.
  6. mudson

    Finding a new cistern to fit my close coupled toilet

    Hi - I have an old (maybe 45 year old) Twyfords Close Coupled toilet. The cistern has cracked, and I'd like to replace just the cistern. I'm struggling to find anything described as a close coupled cistern which doesn't have the bolt holes. I was hoping to find one with no bolt holes and just...
  7. P

    Geberit concealed cistern Leaking into Wall…

    Hi all, I was just posting on here to see if anyone has had anything similar or can point me in right direction… I have a Geberit concealed tank within the wall so a floating toilet and over recent weeks have found that the brick work just outside of the toilet area (downstairs toilet) has...
  8. C

    2.7" cistern flush

    We are trying to replace the push button flush on our toilet. We've got a replacement flush, that includes seals for 1.5" and 2" cisterns, however the diameter of the hole at the bottom of our cistern is bigger, about 2.65cm/2.7". We've attempted to use the 2"seal,with the old doughnut seal...
  9. P

    Roca Duo in wall cistern how to remove plate?

    Hi Guys (and Gals).... Just moved into a new house, all fine, except today the main bathroom cistern started overflowing (into the pan). I think its a Roca Duo, with the L1 plate (from the Roca website). I've watched a couple of youtube vids on how to check these etc, but I've failed at the...
  10. N

    Cistern push button size question

    Recently replaced an enclosed cistern with one of the exact same size but the new push flush button (pneumatic) is far larger than the old one (cable-operated). We would prefer to keep the smaller button but have been told that the large button will be needed to effectively operate the cistern...
  11. T

    Slow filling cistern, lot of air

    The cistern has been filling fine for nearly a year, then in the last week or so it has been taking ages to full. Taking thr cover off the symphonic release is working and sealing fine upon completion. The float on the fill is working, but when it's filling their is a trickle and a fine spray...
  12. M

    Where Can I source a Duravit Cistern spare

    My cistern is in a perpetual over flow state due to the cut off valve not working. I think I have narrowed it down to the cut off arm (see photo) but where can I source a replacement?
  13. W

    Cistern i.d please ?

    As pictured. It's the one with the sort of claw at the end of the cable. Can't remember which one it is. Thanks
  14. P

    installing a new cistern

    hi all, i couldnt find exactly my issue, as i dont know what this design called. im fitting a new flushing and filling mechanism. the filler element is the problem, as the pipe that connects to the cistern tap (the quick shut off one) is flattened?! so its a half the thread, and the sides of...
  15. O

    Multikwik Multiflush Cistern Overfilling

    My regular plumber wasn't available so thought I'd have a go. Long story short, flush button broken and couldn't get a compatible replacement. So I bought a Multikwik Multiflush. To my surprise, I successfully installed it but when I flush, the cistern continues to fill. Apparently, the...
  16. A

    Toilet flusher keeps clipping out in the cistern

    What can I do to fix this? It continuously happens. C link clip gets stuck and has to be manually popped back out to flush toilet. I realise this is likely a basic issue but I have no idea and need a fix. Thank you.
  17. V

    Black slime in cistern

    My neighbour has a Siamp built in toilet cistern. He has a problem in that in the winter months he gets black slime building up in the cistern and coating the flush and inlet valves. He only has one toilet so no others to compare it with. Myself and his other neighbours with normal exposed...
  18. H

    Replacement valve (?) for Better Bathrooms wall mounted cistern

    Hi all. We have a 2013 Better Bathroom wall mounted cistern. The inlet valve (?) on the left side has been dripping and - we think - overfilling the cistern so it then leaks through a joint in the cistern. Picture of the valve unit is below. My question is whether there is any way to track...
  19. S

    Cistern bolt hole irregularly shaped - causing leaks

    Hi All I've had to replace my cistern bolts recently as they had become rusted and were starting to crumble and cause leaks. After replacing the bolts, I've been getting a consistent leak out of the right side bolt. I took the bolts off to check if I did anything wrong and it seems like the...
  20. P

    LEAKING NEW FLUIDMASTER 400 BOTTOM ENTRY FROM PLASTIC CISTERN NUT.

    Hi If anyone can give me any advise on how to stop a leak please ? I have just installed a new Fluidmaster 400 float valve bottom entry brass shank. It is now leaking with a drip from the bottom white plastic washer which fits onto the cistern. I made sure the rubber washer was put on cone end...

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