I know this may sound a bit daft but, have you considered sitting on the toilet, facing the cistern?
A bit tricky but, at least you would be able to empty the stomer directly into the water.
Seeing as you're only using it for the odd DIY job, I'd look on Ebay for a replacement battery.
Usually find something that won't break the bank but, will do the job!
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