How to remove the cistern lid, on push button cisterns

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  • Опубліковано 5 жов 2014
  • Finding the hidden screw or screw bolts that hold a push button lid on (usually just one) and what happens if you do not undo the screw first.Not the video you were looking for? Save further searching. We have over 350 plumbing/heating videos that you really can do yourself! There is also an ask `AL tab` tab on our website. www.dereton33.com. For mobile phones www.dereton33.co.uk
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  • @Ocker3
    @Ocker3 8 років тому +1

    Thanks for the tip on pulling the buttons up, older toilets I've seen come off by unscrewing the button housing. Once they were up, the screw was obvious. I appreciate you sharing your knowledge :)

  • @Simulonix
    @Simulonix 2 роки тому +1

    That was a huge help. Made it so easy to just pop the buttons out and undo the screw. cheers.

  • @johnmorrison8577
    @johnmorrison8577 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you! New place has a loo like this and it has been making trickling noises for weeks! Finally fixed it. Thanks again

  • @frankwood11
    @frankwood11 6 років тому +43

    It might be useful if you actually showed how to remove cistern lid

  • @richard3667
    @richard3667 4 роки тому

    Another dereton video saves the day. Appreciate the upload.

  • @jamescaseydiamond
    @jamescaseydiamond 7 років тому +3

    Thanks for this! Couldn't work out what was holding the lid on until I watched this, and now I've taken it off and stopped the tank draining. Saved me at least £50 on a plumber, I'd say!

  • @Raymond-ui1og
    @Raymond-ui1og 8 років тому +3

    Thanks for posting this very helpful video. I had no idea how to remove the lid on my Ideal Standard cistern until I watched you do it.

  • @TimPrevett
    @TimPrevett 4 роки тому

    Thanks, did it within a couple minutes of watching the first minute of this! Have a good day 👍

  • @angryITGuy
    @angryITGuy 6 років тому +114

    You don't actually show us how you remove the buttons.. which is the whole bloody point isn't it?

    • @wilbersays4633
      @wilbersays4633 6 років тому

      Giulio - they pop out gently with a screwdriver

    • @kutzdavis7613
      @kutzdavis7613 4 роки тому +1

      The flush buttons just pull up. Then there's a white plastic screw that you undo. An that's it, should be able to lift lid.

    • @richard3667
      @richard3667 4 роки тому

      On my old one the whole round bit unscrewed and then the lid could come off. On my new one the buttons pop out and there is a giant screw underneath that holds the lid down.

    • @LynneR6
      @LynneR6 3 роки тому +2

      Exactly what I was going to say!
      Really exasperating!

    • @parisdavid1499
      @parisdavid1499 Рік тому

      Ha ha ha soo funny 😄

  • @dianneross9343
    @dianneross9343 Рік тому +2

    This was a life saver thank you.

  • @rgoodwinau
    @rgoodwinau 4 роки тому +1

    six years on and this video is still useful. Thanks. For those who like me did not realise, push one button down, and, with a small screw driver, lever it under the other button and lift it up and out. Now you can remove the remaining button with your fingers, and use a screw driver to undo the plastic screw that holds the lid on!

    • @dereton33
      @dereton33  4 роки тому

      Not much changes in plumbing

    • @davidhale8034
      @davidhale8034 3 роки тому +1

      Also known as "what this video was supposed to be about, but isn't"

    • @jimmicolin
      @jimmicolin Рік тому

      Make it 8 years champ! Thanks

  • @61Wilko
    @61Wilko 5 років тому +3

    Great advice, got me looking in the right spots. My system was a little bit different, if I lifted one of the 2x button there was a small indent/slot on the inside of each botton. Just pinched it firmly and lifted the button out, do the same for the other button. Then I could see the screw on the inside of the cavity, after unscrewing it and removing the plastic chrome cylinder the lid just lifted off.

  • @saulmuzlish4653
    @saulmuzlish4653 5 років тому

    Thank you. You saved us hours of failed fiddling!

  • @pasupuletisrisaitejaswini6784
    @pasupuletisrisaitejaswini6784 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much.
    I was very helpful.

  • @tommyboy8588
    @tommyboy8588 3 роки тому

    It’s easy when you know how and you know how. Thanks mate.

  • @ellehan3003
    @ellehan3003 9 місяців тому

    It's been years that ours hasn't been flushing properly but I could never lift the lid without forcing it so I stopped. I can only hope I find screws when I look. Thanks again, this gives me hope i can finally fix it.

  • @ruthandnorm
    @ruthandnorm 7 років тому

    Just helped me fix my toilet in a matter of minutes. Thanks for the help!

  • @dylanmelville
    @dylanmelville 3 роки тому

    Thanks champion this helped me heaps!

  • @gonzo2471978
    @gonzo2471978 8 років тому

    saved the day thanks

  • @Matt-il8zz
    @Matt-il8zz 5 років тому

    Thanks mate very helpful!

  • @Pennyspain22
    @Pennyspain22 9 років тому +1

    In Spain we have the pull type flush only thing is it stays elevated just a little so the flush stays running when you walk away.

  • @heliman85
    @heliman85 6 років тому +1

    Great video! I have been wondering for a while now how to remove the lid off the cistern when the push button is fixed, this helped me to do it in a few minutes. Thank you!

  • @johnanthony6214
    @johnanthony6214 5 років тому

    Great i remember now only do it once easy to foget thanks for refresher

  • @youngmasterpete
    @youngmasterpete 5 років тому

    This helped, I got my buttons out and fixed the toilet. Thanks

  • @alanmooney8769
    @alanmooney8769 6 років тому

    Thank you for helping.

  • @dalechapman906
    @dalechapman906 9 років тому

    Thanks mate, you saved my arse.

  • @vitorneto8
    @vitorneto8 6 років тому +1

    fantastic, that saved breaking the dam thing!

  • @vanessamoney6456
    @vanessamoney6456 8 років тому

    Thank you so much. A toilet that didn't flush at 11pm on a Friday night - sorted within 30 mins with your help.

  • @TheEpicPopcorn
    @TheEpicPopcorn 6 років тому

    These things are fricking awful. Can't stand them. Thanks for this tutorial, it really helped.

  • @poonampal2505
    @poonampal2505 4 роки тому

    Thanks sir it solve my problem

  • @nicholasmorgan1948
    @nicholasmorgan1948 4 роки тому +1

    How did you unscrew the top?? In your video it's just 'suddenly' unscrewed??

    • @dereton33
      @dereton33  4 роки тому +1

      Turn the chrome ring.

  • @SuperSparkyMark1
    @SuperSparkyMark1 3 роки тому

    Thank you for the video. Can someone explain how the flush works on these toilets. There are 2 buttons. Which is short and which is long? Can I press both together? Can I press and hold?

    • @dereton33
      @dereton33  3 роки тому

      Depends which way around the buttons were configured, you can push them both togethe,r hold down and you will get the full flush.

  • @robbusa69
    @robbusa69 7 років тому

    Cheers mate :)

  • @shelleyrichardson2070
    @shelleyrichardson2070 4 роки тому

    Your a star 😊

    • @dereton33
      @dereton33  4 роки тому +1

      Ha ha thanks Shelley.

  • @chillinoutmaxin4630
    @chillinoutmaxin4630 3 роки тому

    LEGEND!

  • @brogamer1234
    @brogamer1234 6 років тому

    Thank u so muchh!!

  • @sloss3810
    @sloss3810 8 років тому

    Thank you Sir!

  • @varunkishnani5923
    @varunkishnani5923 4 роки тому

    Hello. I have the exact same flush tank having the simple push buttons. I dropped the ceramic cistern lid which has gone to pieces. Can someone tell me the brand name and model number so that I can look for a replacement?

    • @dereton33
      @dereton33  4 роки тому

      Sorry there are just so many.

  • @afcmatt05
    @afcmatt05 8 років тому +1

    Good video but mine only has one button? How do I get that out?

    • @dereton33
      @dereton33  8 років тому

      It should unscrew.

    • @afcmatt05
      @afcmatt05 8 років тому

      +dereton33 OK thankyou
      I will give it a go

  • @paulpainter4421
    @paulpainter4421 3 роки тому

    My buttons come off but the stalks are fixed and the plastic round housing has no groove so you can not get a screw driver in. So can not see a why to get the lid off!

    • @dereton33
      @dereton33  3 роки тому

      Use a knife under the chrome ring, once you get enough gap then use a screwdriver.

  • @tristanortiz5168
    @tristanortiz5168 3 роки тому

    I ain’t the smartest in the bunch but u skipped the whole part of takin it off lol🤣. Went straight from A to Z

    • @dereton33
      @dereton33  3 роки тому

      Ill try harder next time, now what comes after A

  • @johnnybrew1
    @johnnybrew1 9 років тому +2

    Bring back the flush handle, Al, I can't stand these push button thingies.

    • @dereton33
      @dereton33  9 років тому +1

      johnnybrew1 You and me both. Arhhhh..

  • @TheHrebo
    @TheHrebo 8 років тому +6

    i have only one button

  • @djpaul146
    @djpaul146 7 років тому

    mine is taking about 5 mins to fill up

  • @jwenneberg
    @jwenneberg 2 роки тому

    I hoped to see the magic trick from 0:50 to 0:51. That's the part I don't get.
    I could though lift the lid just enough to turn the it 90 degree to be able to get to the calcified area that prevented new water to flow.
    So I'm all good :-)

  • @coreyelliker711
    @coreyelliker711 3 роки тому

    On mine you have to twist the whole button to unscrew it

  • @FreaksIncorporated
    @FreaksIncorporated 4 роки тому +1

    if you got a plumper out to do this, they would charge you $100 call out fee plus $50 labor.

  • @janetdowdall380
    @janetdowdall380 Рік тому

    The bit I needed to see was removing the button, Duh

    • @dereton33
      @dereton33  Рік тому

      O well sorry janet.. I will try harder next time.

  • @hunter46383
    @hunter46383 8 років тому

    Where is the screw?

    • @dereton33
      @dereton33  8 років тому

      +Wesley Webb This particular lid did not have a screw.

  • @AvoidingTheRuby
    @AvoidingTheRuby 2 роки тому

    I just yanked it off and heard it snap so I just put it back and bailed

    • @dereton33
      @dereton33  2 роки тому

      Came off in me hand guv.

  • @pamelalalaable
    @pamelalalaable 4 роки тому

    I’m still not sure how to get the buttons out. You kept mentioning two little screws but didn’t show any. 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️

    • @dereton33
      @dereton33  4 роки тому

      Pull the plastic button tops away they are under there.

  • @jonathanevans3500
    @jonathanevans3500 2 роки тому

    you did not show most crucial point to remove the two buttons

    • @dereton33
      @dereton33  2 роки тому

      Just pull the large one off there is a screw there

  • @shreyasvenadan
    @shreyasvenadan 4 роки тому

    boys i just smacked my toilet lid and it started working again maybe try it

  • @tpmbe
    @tpmbe 4 роки тому

    don't see the point as you don't show what you say you are going to show... missing a few parts