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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  1. K

    How to replace seating washer on Hardie Bathroom products cistern

    Hello, I am in Australia and I have noticed a leak from my cistern into my toilet bowl. Upon investigation I have surmised that this is due to a failing washer. The washer appears to be disintegrating as there are many small black pieces of rubber in the cistern and it flakes easily when...
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    • Forum: USA
  2. S

    Help required to replace broken toilet cistern push button

    Hi there, I was hoping you lovely people could help me to identify this toilet cistern push button system below, so I can replace it or get something similar. The internal push button is completely broken, but would I need to replace the whole part of the cistern section with the external push...
    • Starman28
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    • Forum: USA
  3. A

    How to prevent condensation on toilet cistern

    Bit of an odd one... 1930s house has a toilet in an extension room at the back. It’s a room effectively cut out of a utility room. Toilet room has no radiator or vent and is generally quite cold. But the water in the cistern is much colder and the cistern is covered in condensation. It...
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    • Forum: USA
  4. E

    Concealed toilet cistern

    Can anyone please recommend me a good quality concealed toilet cistern? Ideally I'd like one with a 'proper' old-fashioned Pegler brass float valve and a real ballcock, but I don't think these meet water regs any more, which is presumably why no-one is supplying them. I'm very unimpressed with...
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    • america cistern concealed toilet usa
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    • Forum: USA
  5. T

    Identification of toilet cistern fittings

    Hi P{lease can anyone identify which manufacturer and model is shown in the photos. The flushing valve is leaking water into the bowl and suggestions for replacement will also be helpful Thanks
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    • cistern fittings identification toilet
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    • Forum: Canada
  6. M

    Toilet bowl fills after flush

    Hi Our toilet bowl is constantly filling after flushing. I've looked on the internet and youtube and couldn't see anything like the cistern we have (I'm no DIYer by any means) I've attached a picture, cousl anybody point me in the right direction? I've tried to change the height of the white...
    • mjb0871
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    • Forum: Australia
  7. Inverness

    Doc m cistern what is the name for the lever mechanism

    Needing the lever mechanism but don’t know where to buy it from. Doc m armtage shank toilet
  8. L

    High Level Cistern Leak

    Hi all I’m posting a new thread to my first a couple of weeks ago. I’m at my wits end trying to sort a leaking high level cistern that is leaking from the base where the flush pipe connects. I have already replaced the syphon flush with a new one (Dudley) . The issue is the diameter hole size of...
    • Legend147
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    • cistern high leak leaking level
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    • Forum: Australia
  9. S

    Leaking toilet cistern pipe to valve

    Hello I wanted to fit an isolating valve to the supply to the toilet cistern so as to reduce the water pressure. The cistern has a shutoff valve with a small rubber diaphragm type shut off and if pressure is to high it keeps filling and overflows into toilet. I have posted a photo, new copper...
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    • Forum: Australia
  10. L

    High Level Cistern Leak

    Hi all. Today I attempted to fix an old leaky high level cistern that was leaking from the base of the cistern. I replaced the cistern flush (Dudley) but noticed the hole diameter on cistern was quite large compared to the inlet pipe ( circa 48 mm cistern hole vs 32 mm of inlet pipe) after...
    • Legend147
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    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Australia
  11. C

    Flush valves for hidden cistern

    Hi. Wondering if anyone could help me. I've had my WC sitting like this for a year now. After having this fitted while I was at work I'd purchased a toilet with cistern and thought the flat flush Valve I'd ordered seperately would fit it but it never. So Ieft with the gap for a flat flush...
  12. S

    Grohe Cistern issue

    I have a couple of concealed slimline cisterns. They have started to leak water into WC, this is 100% not down the overflow pipe, as water level is well below that. Took it out cleaned all … still the same (or worse if anything) …. From empty the infill ‘torbeck type’ starts filling, all is...
  13. A

    Cistern not filling up

    Hi all As the title suggests my cistern is not refilling after flushing; I noticed a fitting detached which could be the issue (see image)? Or could it be something else? Thanks
  14. R

    Modern ballcock parts for old cistern

    Hi All - I’m trying to temporarily retrofit the broken ballcock mechanism for my (very) old toilet cistern (needed for 3 months before sufficient money is available to revamp the entire bathroom). The vertical inlet pip can be seen in the attached (the white pipe on the right hand side. Does...
  15. O

    Push toilet flush not working

    The push button on the wall for my toilet no longer works. It pushes in but does not flush the toilet. I can flush manually by pushing down in the cistern - photo attached. I have checked the tube from the button leading to this and there does not appear to be holes. Anyone know what the fix may...
  16. M

    Toilet cistern identification?

    hey guys. A friend of mine has an old outside low level toilet and I’m wondering whether the cistern May contain asbestos. I’ve added a Picture of it to see if it helps. Cheers
  17. Christopher buzzard

    Replacement WC cistern.

    Hey. Just a quick question. Are these cisterns still available today and does any1 have a link. I cant think of the make or what you call that type of cistern. Thanks in advance.
  18. Paul Haynes

    Replacing lid on 2 button cistern - whole mechanism screws out

    Had to take the lid off to replace the inlet diaphram, but now can't replace the lid without also messing up the two button mechanism. This is not a 'normal' two button cistern, where the buttons can be removed individually, with this one (make unknown) the whole dual button bit unscrews so you...
  19. N

    Toilet Cistern Overflowing (Picture Included)

    Quick question please, the toilet cistern is constantly over flowing and I need to adjust the fill valve. Am I right in assuming that the part circled should turn so that it can be adjusted? Or do I just need to bend the ball cock arm? Thanks Phil.
  20. Sleekarleng

    Stumped and doesn't know how to open gph dual push plate cistern

    Hi Everyone! My name is Steph and I have been searching hi and low for knowledge on how to open my cistern. No button plate looks like mine and I'm kinda stuck. Please help me if you recognize it! Thank you!

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