cistern
A cistern (Middle English cisterne, from Latin cisterna, from cista, "box", from Greek κίστη kistē, "basket") is a waterproof receptacle for holding liquids, usually water. Cisterns are often built to catch and store rainwater. Cisterns are distinguished from wells by their waterproof linings. Modern cisterns range in capacity from a few litres to thousands of cubic metres, effectively forming covered reservoirs.
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WC cistern handle for the Visually impaired
Hi all, I am wondering if anyone has come across this before. I am a plumber for a housing association, one of my jobs is to source a 2 x WC cistern handle for a tenant who's daughter is very visually impaired. The two close couple suites have paddle cistern handles but with them being chrome...- Jamiebgraham6754
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How to determine the right shape and size of a Wirquin Macdee Metro Rapid siphon for a specific cistern
I am planning to get a new WC for the downstairs cloakroom in our house. We have two possible WCs in mind. Both have a cistern with a lever rather than a push button on the middle of the lid, which is what my wife and I prefer. I am concerned about the siphons supplied with the cisterns. I have... -
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Grohe cistern water level
I've just installed a Grohe Rapid SL frame and cistern. The cistern water level sits too high. The instruction diagrams are awful. What exactly do I twist turn or pull to lower the water level? -
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Where to source this rectangular cistern dual push
Can anyone help with the make/model or where to source this or an alternative cistern push.- Jaybee63
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How do I get the lid off this cistern?
It looks like a standard 2 push button lid, but there are not slots for a flat head screw driver to go into the buttons to lift them up. It is a B&Q toilet I think (from previous owners ) so are there any specific tricks required to access the cistern on these units? Grateful for any help.- IainT
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- cistern lid
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Cistern install
Looking to rearrange the stud wall and the insulation in the wall in the picture below and install a cistern. Currently there's a plastic protective cover Infront of the insulation I was wondering if anyone had any tips on how deal with the cover and fix it up after I had done what I needed to... -
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Geberit Omega 82 Flush - not filling pan.
Geberit Omega 82cm cisterns; 3 toilets - all the same. On the upper floors, the toilets flush sufficiently for the water to cover the full rim of the toilet and pan. On the ground floor, the flush seems weaker and the pan isn't fully rinsed by the flush. We've adjusted the flush volume but it...- Deleted member 119370
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Vantage concealed cistern, flush mounting clips broken.
I’ve got a vantage concealed cistern that had an intermittent problem a couple of years ago whereby the flush wouldn’t shut off and it continuously overflowed into the bowl. As it was a new build I had the builder send a plumber round to resolve the issue. That worked until recently when it... -
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Water level in toilet cistern rising despite being set
Hi. We have a B&Q toilet system (see attached picture) and have an issue where tge water level rises despite adjusting the screw rod. Example..... I set it at bedtime last night and the level filled to the line, then this morning it was flushed and when filling again it goes too high and stops...- northernmonkeyz
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- being cistern level rising toilet water
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Flomasta bottom entry fill valve with 5mm thick Poly Cistern
Flomasta fill valve bottom entry with brass shank, v 1.1 Looks great but the instructions say the cistern thickness at the bottom mounting point must be min 8.5mm. Just a diagram - doesn't say why. My cistern is a concealed one made of polythene or something like it, and is only 5mm thick... -
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Shortest concealed cistern available?
I am having a wall hung toilet installed in an upstairs bathroom. The toilet will be built into a wall which will be 780mm tall. There will be a 10mm thick piece of wood stuck on top to give a total height of 790mm. This built out wall will protrude 220mm from a brick party wall. I have found...- Solar_wind
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- america available cistern concealed concealed cistern usa wall hung
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Cistern needs replacing but on inspection looks like a bigger problem...
The other day I tried flushing one of the toilets in our house, but the handle went straight down and I heard the sound of plastic breaking. Part of the 3 piece cistern had somehow become detached from a groove lock holding it in place. The action of turning the flush handle sharply managed to...- hedgehog90
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- america bigger cistern inspection looks needs problem replacing usa
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Concealed Cistern - Intermittent siphon problems
I have a concealed cistern in a 20 year-old house. It is the old syphon type, and over the last couple of months it has started to have an intermittent problem. It seems like the siphon washer/diaphragm is failing, and sometimes it's hard to get the siphon to start, and it takes repeated... -
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Toilet cistern
My toilet system cistern has a fault and throws off the button connection when someone tries to flush I cannot find a direct replacement will any part fit the cistern as long as I replace the button and the flush valve.- Pretty Pepsi
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- cistern flush valve toilet
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Close coupled cistern - bits of debris
I am about to re-unite a cistern with the pan and notice it has a few smallish (pin head size) bits of clay around the whole where the donut will go. They appear to be bits of clay fired on to the cistern. simple question - should I sand them off? I have a new donut that’s identical to the old... -
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How do I access the cistern in this vanity unit??
I fear it may leaking as the plastic skirting has cracked at the bottom and I'm worried we'll go crashing through the floor... -
Concealed cistern
Due to lack of flush took out the syphon and found membrane split. So sorted out a new one Viva Skylo Dual Flush Syphon - https://www.toolstation.com/viva-skylo-dual-flush-syphon/p51299 Not having come across a toilet like this before, been cobbled together by some bodger 20 yrs ago. In the old... -
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Cistern to Pan, pipe leaking
Hi Everyone, My toilet has developed a small leak between the feed pipe and the toilet pan, I think the seal has perished at the bottom. Each time I flush, a small amount of water washes back and subsequently on the floor. I have posted an ad to find a plumber, but as the toilet is 5 years... -
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Grohe Adagio - leaking into cistern, discharge piston already replaced
Hi - I'm looking for some guidance with a problem with the Grohe Adagio discharge piston/seal which leaks part way through refilling. I've seen this raised before but there didn't seem to be a resolution. We have a couple of Grohe Adagio concealed cisterns, both 16 years old. With one I have a... -
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Best concealed cistern
What's everyones top choice for a dual flush concealed cistern? It's going into a 600 by 400 unit with access through the dummy drawer front. The toilet will be a wall hung on a low height frame. The reason I don't want a combined frame and cistern is because the huge flush plates will not fit...- Gt5500
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