Vienne_Billygoats Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 Hi,We really need to replace our downstairs toilet - it's gross! & is a vertical evacuation type, so drains down through the floor.Whilst I can buy one easily enough in the usual DIY sheds, is there any special knack required in fitting the replacement?, Do they come with seal(s) to join the existing soil pipe etc?, are the more expensive toilets complete with pre-assembled cistern mechanisms?I was hoping to pick one up on Thursday evening, & would like some small comfort on doing this myself..!As for using my French plumber, well yes, for all of the other major works, but he cannot come for this pre-cursor operation for a long time..bugg*r!many thanks,mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre ZFP Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 Shouldn't be a problem. Yes you can get seals for the pipes, you could have more of a problem if the old pipe is a different diameter (smaller) than the outlet on the loo. Normally just lubricate the seal with washing up liquid and it all slips together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford Anglia Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 I've seen seals for these, and others (right angled, straight, kinked etc), in the DIY sheds. A large backward sloping internal neoprene seal at one end, with a series of fluted external seals at the other. DO lubricate well, fit to loo first, drop/slide loo into place, job's a good'un.One of the things about these sorts of loos is that when fixing you can mark through, then SWIVEL the loo from side to side to drill, place plugs etc, without ever breaking the seal again[;-)]Remember to use stainless screws to screw it down too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonzjob Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 We have just done ours and it was in a terible state. Almost 1/2 blocked both in the out from the loo and the pipe into the floor. The 4 inch pipe finished flush with the floor and a short length of smaller pipe had been glued into it and the end 'swaged' out so the loo fitted (well nearly?) and then it was 'sealed' with some kind of non setting mastic. We had to cut and bash the swaged pipe out and fit a proper adaptor and glue that in place. Not the type described above, but one with a white plastic pipe that was fitted and glued into the pipe in the floor and slot the loo into that. I was advised to use an organic veg oil based washing up liquid as 'fairy' types are mineral based and will rot the seal eventually???I am glad to say that the new one doesn't block [+o(]!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Plumb Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 The best tip I can give when removing loo's and dealing with old soil pipes is to contact captain Kirk as he is the best at dealing with the klingons [:D] Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford Anglia Posted March 18, 2007 Share Posted March 18, 2007 [quote user="Dave Plumb"]The best tip I can give when removing loo's and dealing with old soil pipes is to contact captain Kirk as he is the best at dealing with the klingons [:D] Dave[/quote]Now get your coat........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anton Redman Posted March 18, 2007 Share Posted March 18, 2007 Bleach it and get it clean before you start. In general unless you can get it flushing properley as is then changing the bowl is like swapping nappies on a baby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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