How to Change a Toilet Flush or Syphon Unit - Plumbing Tips

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  • Опубліковано 6 чер 2011
  • This video shows you how to change a toilet flush or syphon unit. Including the toilet seal or donut and the clamp that holds it all together. For more information visit our website at www.plumberparts.co.uk
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  • @plumberparts
    @plumberparts  5 років тому +5

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    • @greattobeadub
      @greattobeadub 3 роки тому

      Thanks for the video mate. Helped me sort out the toilet issue today.

  • @jennyevans4639
    @jennyevans4639 3 роки тому +21

    Thank you 🙏 I a 50 yr ole lady just finished changing a syphon, not going to lie it was a b***h to get the cistern off but I got there! Quick trip to B&M for a stubby screwdriver!! Three hours!!! Later cistern back on and no leaks 🤪 you are a 💎

  • @reecewalker1623
    @reecewalker1623 5 років тому +13

    Dude you're a lifesaver! I've been waiting 6 months for my landlord to get a plumber out and I've just followed this and it works better than before! Absolute lifesaver 👌🏼🙌

  • @MrsBear03
    @MrsBear03 11 років тому +4

    You just saved our lives.... Our toilet stopped flushing this morning and we have relatives coming to stay this weekend! My husband and neighbor watched your video and after a trip to B&Q we had a fully working, flushing toilet! THANK YOU xxxxxxx

  • @blurigard447
    @blurigard447 Рік тому +2

    Another short and easy-to-understand video. I used this to change the flusher on my main bathroom toilet a couple of years back and then last night, I needed a refresher for ensuite one. Couldn't be easier to understand and appreciate that the video is kept short and to the point.

  • @laurencemckeownwriter
    @laurencemckeownwriter 3 роки тому +3

    Very clear description of the process accompanied by very helpful footage of what it is you are describing. Excellent!

  • @stingray4567
    @stingray4567 11 років тому +1

    This video is awesome - tons of info and very clearly explained. Thanks to you I Was able to replace a leaky drop valve in my cistern - Cheers!

  • @pluaninoxc
    @pluaninoxc 12 років тому +4

    Thank you for being so altruistic, offering those, like me, who like to have a go at household repairs, the knowledge with which to do so. I now feel confident enough to tackle the job, and will be able to save myself a pretty-penny: the cheapest quote I had for this job was £150 plus VAT! Cheers :-)

  • @Straker1923
    @Straker1923 9 місяців тому +1

    Brilliant video! Straight to the point, no waffle, really easy to follow, thanks pal!

  • @gregcarley729
    @gregcarley729 4 місяці тому

    Fab video! It made taking the cistern off the wall and installing the syphon look so easy. And it was! It took less than an hour. Spotting the valve in the inlet pipe to turn off the water supply was a new discovery. Thanks a million.

  • @kaashifawan8532
    @kaashifawan8532 5 років тому

    Brilliant video pal, just starting my plumbing journey after doing heating all these years, very informatiI’ve 5*

  • @geoffpoole483
    @geoffpoole483 Рік тому

    An excellent video. Clear instructions and explanations throughout. No waffle.

  • @paulgurney1523
    @paulgurney1523 7 років тому +17

    Cheers buddy your video just saved me the cost of a plumber wouldn't have even tried without this video

  • @MrArukimasu
    @MrArukimasu 7 років тому +5

    Excellent video - very clear and informative. Many thanks

  • @julieblount5182
    @julieblount5182 5 років тому

    Thank you for your video, it explains very well and now I can do this myself.

  • @stretnik1
    @stretnik1 12 років тому

    Thanks for that very understandable demonstration, much appreciated mate!
    Kev.

  • @markcarr3997
    @markcarr3997 3 роки тому

    Great video. Im doing this exact job tomorrow, so will be following this video. Cheers

  • @danielf2025
    @danielf2025 4 роки тому +2

    Massive thank you - just managed to sort out my toilet in the middle of lockdown :)

  • @S0ulA55a551n
    @S0ulA55a551n 2 роки тому +1

    Cheers dude. Just what I needed to fix my bog. Legend. Really easy to follow 👍

  • @mattbatchelor1921
    @mattbatchelor1921 10 років тому +1

    Fantastic Video! Thanks for the help, worked a treat. Was a bigger getting the old wing nuts off tho. I couldn't get a saw down the back of mine so I ended up snapping the old bracket by effectively bending the back of the toilet!!

  • @leegill2636
    @leegill2636 10 років тому

    Great video easy to follow had my flush sorted in no time thanks

  • @patricksmyth5820
    @patricksmyth5820 5 років тому +1

    Many thanks - wish I'd seen it earlier! I should replaced the doughnut when I fixed the tank to the wall. I must have disturbed the seal around the pipe which is a relatively loose fit in the hole in the cistern. You need to very careful to keep the pipe of the new syphon unit central in the hole as you tighten it up, or the washer is only just wide enough. The doughnut is a second line of defence in terms of leaking, and mostly a soft cushion for the tank.

  • @markdale3066
    @markdale3066 5 років тому +1

    Fantastic video - a great help , thank you. One thing I would point out, and it’s not a negative point on this video, make sure you’re siphon fits your cistern tank. My replacement was about 2/3mm wider than the old one, so this resulted in the ball cock not being able to close off properly. A few minor adjustments and it fitted fine. But just wanted to point this out. Great video, thanks again. Saved me a plumber charge for an easy job.

  • @chunks0ulbr0ther
    @chunks0ulbr0ther 9 місяців тому

    Extremely helpful, clear and we'll explained. Thanks.

  • @reetthen
    @reetthen 10 років тому

    Great work, so clear. Thanks!

  • @alanpayne1442
    @alanpayne1442 5 років тому +2

    Great video, very precise and clear... exactly the same toilet as mine - and same fault, so I will be off to the store tomorrow to get the parts.

  • @barrylaffey2369
    @barrylaffey2369 Рік тому +1

    Unreal video! Replaced the syphon and now the jacks flushes perfectly. But lads and lassies… when he says to tighten things up… tighten them, I didn’t connect the cold feed properly and ended up with high pressure toilet water shooting out at me 🤣🤣🤣 brilliant video though, went exactly as he showed!

  • @peteradetunji1460
    @peteradetunji1460 2 місяці тому

    Excellent video, just what I needed. Thank you so much❤

  • @kennethwilliams9924
    @kennethwilliams9924 10 років тому +1

    Thanks so much for this! Was able to fix my dear old Mum's loo for the total price of £9.46 and an hour's work! Would have had no idea how to approach this if not for your video!

  • @richbarnes5579
    @richbarnes5579 2 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing this video. Helped me massively 👍🏻

  • @earwigodragon
    @earwigodragon 12 років тому

    thank you. mucho appreciation. clear concise instructions, and a lovely man .

  • @2captain1
    @2captain1 6 років тому

    Great video, helped me change my syphon - Thanks

  • @donks2417
    @donks2417 7 років тому +1

    As a complete amateur this video has made life so simple. Thank you very much.

  • @davidzita4390
    @davidzita4390 6 років тому

    Top man used your brilliant video to do this job yep and my screws were rusted on as well thank you again

  • @fourjet
    @fourjet 11 місяців тому

    Excellent presentation. Thanks.

  • @chrissharman1079
    @chrissharman1079 4 роки тому

    Brilliant, super helpful video, thank you

  • @ben1447
    @ben1447 8 місяців тому

    Thank you for posting this!

  • @RossNoonan
    @RossNoonan 9 місяців тому

    This video is exactly what I needed, thank you

  • @mattgibson4535
    @mattgibson4535 3 місяці тому

    Brilliant video, just what I needed..... thank you 😀

  • @tobybutler2080
    @tobybutler2080 6 років тому

    This is great. My cistern arrangement is detached from the toilet block (connected by a pipe) and it was possible to leave the cistern on the wall. I also tied up the float valve with string so I didn't need to turn the water off or disconnect the water inlet pipe. I used a cup and a sponge to get the water out of the cistern,. This made for a very quick job to remove the syphon and repair it by cutting a replacement diaphragm from a rexel plastic document sleeve. I cut the sleeve leaving two plastic layers in the hope it will last longer. All went back together OK and seems to work fine so far...

  • @geebs46
    @geebs46 2 роки тому

    After much searching I finally got a video that gave me the full picture. Big thumbs up

  • @alanp9740
    @alanp9740 4 роки тому

    Thanks for the vid. Great help!

  • @sospiroso
    @sospiroso 5 років тому

    Brilliant video, no bull, straight to the point and edited well. Even a bit of comedy about holding the camera and tightening the wingnut being difficult. 😂😂😂 Very helpful. ...........just need to do it now .😓

  • @battlevain
    @battlevain 7 місяців тому +1

    Great video. Can you please explain why the outlet size is so important? All videos seem to show a one size fits all when it comes to the bottom part of the toilets but many flush systems give a range of sizes. Can you please clarify this for us, as i dont want to take my toilet apart and reinstall it just to find that measurement and then buy the correct size.

  • @agnieszkakozlowska4591
    @agnieszkakozlowska4591 4 роки тому

    You were very helpful with your video. I just changed the syphon first time in my life...Follow ur steps :)

  • @TheStuartYork
    @TheStuartYork 8 років тому

    I've just finished the job. it went exactly as per your video.
    Thanks again.
    Stuart

  • @Meloske26
    @Meloske26 Рік тому

    Very good demo, thank you

  • @avinstallations
    @avinstallations 6 років тому

    Great and informative video - thank you.

  • @danmclaughlin154
    @danmclaughlin154 3 роки тому

    Great video, really well explained.

  • @iancooke7055
    @iancooke7055 3 роки тому

    Very helpful video. Thanks.

  • @stupidmadeupname5241
    @stupidmadeupname5241 5 років тому +4

    Great video, I'm *almost* bold enough to tackle the replacement myself now. One query: are there any issues to consider with selecting the right replacement parts, I'm thinking dimensions, different manufacturers, thread and pipe sizes (&quality?). I guess even if it's nominally "standard" older units may pre-date the standard like metric/imperial standards

  • @paulplacid581
    @paulplacid581 11 місяців тому

    Amazing thank you for this❤

  • @phes71
    @phes71 11 років тому

    This guide worked for me and also pleased to get great service at Platt bridge handyman store
    They gave me a new seal so didnt need a full new flushing unit cost me £5 including the new donut clamping kit :-)

  • @jamiewilks4439
    @jamiewilks4439 4 роки тому

    I've just changed my first glush syphon following this video, only 1 minor stumbling block (rusted screws, had to grind off) oh and my grips aren't big enough (time to invest in the correct ones) apart from that it went brilliantly, thanks for the help

  • @sonyawatson5325
    @sonyawatson5325 11 років тому

    this is such a good vid easy to understand thought i would have to get a plumber in thanks so much

  • @hakim101000
    @hakim101000 5 місяців тому +1

    Thanks, man. I now feel confident in changing my flush valv 👍👌

  • @jimmaguire9532
    @jimmaguire9532 7 років тому

    Superb. Job done. Thanks.

  • @davidwatson5898
    @davidwatson5898 3 роки тому

    Great video thanks for your help !!

  • @Nommicus
    @Nommicus 3 місяці тому

    Cheers mate have to do this later with a raised separate cistern.

  • @rossheeley4400
    @rossheeley4400 3 роки тому

    Brilliant mate. Just sorted my cistern 👍

  • @kaim0
    @kaim0 11 років тому

    Great video. Thank you I have learned a lot.

  • @TheStuartYork
    @TheStuartYork 8 років тому

    A very useful tutorial.
    Thank you.
    Stuart

  • @blastfromthepastism
    @blastfromthepastism 3 місяці тому

    Really good and informative video 👌 Thanks😊

  • @rainingmonkfish
    @rainingmonkfish 12 років тому +1

    thanks for the great video, you are a star !

  • @kcrossley2634
    @kcrossley2634 Рік тому

    🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 Thank you so much - best get busy now 💪🏼💪🏼

  • @user-io2vw6kf7q
    @user-io2vw6kf7q Рік тому

    Thank you , I successfully changed everything with your help

  • @michellegreen9943
    @michellegreen9943 10 років тому

    Can't thank you enough for this video . You saved me a fortune. X

  • @YiJiang
    @YiJiang Рік тому

    Nice one! Really helpful!

  • @alexandrerrobinson6720
    @alexandrerrobinson6720 3 роки тому

    Thanks for this changed the syphon had to buy a new clamp and didn't even know what this black thing was for didn't have one on originally.👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

  • @larry2569
    @larry2569 5 років тому

    Thanks for all your vids! Quick question, if I just want to replace the wing nuts but not the siphon, do I still need to take the whole cistern off?

  • @joshengland7604
    @joshengland7604 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much for this video. Saved us the cost of getting a plumber out!

  • @HazeSn
    @HazeSn 3 роки тому

    thank you for this! 🙏🏻

  • @martingannon874
    @martingannon874 Рік тому

    Amazing video,
    Thank you so much my friend.
    Just fixed my cistern thanks to you uploading this video and it works better than ever.
    Feel free to drop in for a dump any day.

  • @DoctorBob1
    @DoctorBob1 5 років тому

    Well that video has really helped me out, because changing the siphon unit is my next job to do. And I now know what parts i need to buy before the cistern is removed. Thanks very much.

  • @gerardoconnor4278
    @gerardoconnor4278 3 роки тому

    an excellent tutorial. TY

  • @jedmundwhite
    @jedmundwhite 6 місяців тому

    Super helpful 👍

  • @fahyadsingh1
    @fahyadsingh1 2 роки тому

    Awesome!
    Going and try this out tomorrow please God 🙏!
    Thanks Bro! Awesome Video!

  • @enneston
    @enneston 9 років тому +1

    Hi ***** I'm planing to fix my toilet, what is the size of waterpump plier you used in the video?
    Thanks!

  • @patrichcerpa2923
    @patrichcerpa2923 7 років тому

    Thank man! good video.

  • @wfpnknw32
    @wfpnknw32 6 років тому

    great little video!

  • @paulwilliams5013
    @paulwilliams5013 3 роки тому

    EXCELLENT! Thank you.

  • @simeonquarrie8973
    @simeonquarrie8973 5 років тому

    Yep this worked. Spot on

  • @twinpinesmall85
    @twinpinesmall85 Рік тому

    A very helpful and easy to follow video. Now I know why the khazi was leaking! Cheers chap.

  • @samfraser9645
    @samfraser9645 3 роки тому

    Lifesaver! Thankyou!

  • @Nigeno
    @Nigeno 8 років тому

    Excellent video, thanks a lot.

  • @amandamansfield1428
    @amandamansfield1428 5 років тому

    Amazing
    Thank you. I've just saved myself £100 plumbers costs.
    Very clear instructions, very good filming that I found easy to follow and do even the hack saw bit.!! Phew that was hard work.
    Thank you again from one female who's going to have ago at fitting my new bath next. ((*.*))

  • @presterjohn71
    @presterjohn71 5 років тому

    Great video and I thought I had it sorted but I have noticed I tiny one drop of water per half hour drip leak coming from the right hand side wing nut it's finger tight. Is it safe to tighten it further with pliers or is the leak more likely to be coming from the syphon seal inside the cistern?

  • @stephenmcgrathbass
    @stephenmcgrathbass Рік тому

    Cheers the Plumbers mate did the trick

  • @wasilsaid4343
    @wasilsaid4343 Рік тому

    Thank you very much

  • @Joshtheguitardude
    @Joshtheguitardude 13 років тому

    I've found using a massive car sponge to get rid of the small amount of water in the chamber is proper good and doesn't have all the hassle of the donut screws and that. Pro tip there!

  • @paulajohn8535
    @paulajohn8535 5 років тому

    thanks that was a great help

  • @msformat
    @msformat 6 років тому

    hi, need to replace the flushing system of my toilet. how long does it take a seasoned plumber to change it?

  • @Katie_gymnastics1
    @Katie_gymnastics1 6 років тому

    Great thanks

  • @yesno-eo3jh
    @yesno-eo3jh 8 років тому

    good job..........عمل جيد.......معلم

  • @yorsoul1555
    @yorsoul1555 5 років тому

    Great video, when i fitted one the fill valve arm caught the plastic seam (where the blue bit joins the black section. I had to file this lip off. Poor design of the syphon unit. Cheers

  • @earwigodragon
    @earwigodragon 12 років тому

    Succesfully done. A question. With the old flush I have taken out , it looks to me as if all that is wrong with it is the piece of plastic (which forms the flap/seal at the bottom of the plunger) is torn. If I cut another piece of plastic exactly the same size it looks easy to fix on, and the valve will work again ?

  • @joeel-kadi5126
    @joeel-kadi5126 5 років тому

    Good job thank you.
    It would be advisable to replace the syphon with one that comes apart so in the future the diaphragm can be replace without dismantling the toilet

  • @mrblobby8965
    @mrblobby8965 2 роки тому

    great video ! one question are cistern flush systems a standard size ?

  • @Keo-ug1uf
    @Keo-ug1uf 6 років тому

    Hi, I changed my toilet Syphon, handle and float valuve with your video. It all works great but when i flush i am getting water coming out from above the wingnut. The water is coming from the couple. Any idea how to fix?
    Thanks
    Keo.

  • @tlowday3925
    @tlowday3925 8 років тому

    Brilliant video, only trouble is for me, the screws don't align to the wall anymore. I think they're too highly because of the doughnut. I have tightened the wing nuts all the way- any hints? Thanks again for a great video!