Routine repairs stock?

[macka09]

Hi folks

I’ve got a job today where I’m out in the middle of nowhere and the complaint is water passing into the toilet pan constantly.

Now I don’t know what pan/cistern it is so what would you more experienced guys be taking with you please?

Also what other items do you keep on the van for the more basic routine stuff?

Cheers

 

[oz-plumber]

• Cistern Inlet Valves, bottom and side entry
• Outlet Washers, This is where things get difficult.

You need to carry so many with you to suit different cisterns.
Work out what are the main ones and keep them. You can fit some washers on many different cisterns and some cisterns have their own specific washer that nothing else will fit - rare, but out there.

Good Luck

 

[macka09]

I’ve bought everything the merchant had and this is what I find lol torbeck opella. Wtf???

 

[Chuck]

Can you get the customer to send some photos of the cistern? If they have FaceTime (or similar) you can get a pretty good look in advance. This can work well, particularly if they have a torch.

Edit: Too late, the horse has bolted. Hope your merchant lets you return unneeded parts!

 

[macka09]

Can you get the customer to send some photos of the cistern? If they have FaceTime (or similar) you can get a pretty good look in advance. This can work well, particularly if they have a torch.

Edit: Too late, the horse has bolted. Hope your merchant lets you return unneeded parts!

Cheers mate
If it was a customer direct to me that’s what I would do but some of my work is on behalf of someone else and he obviously thinks it’s great to be driving around all day. Annoying.

I couldn’t find a replacement syphon so it looks like it all have to be stripped and changed.

 

[jerrysimpson]

If you're unsure about the specific pan and cistern, it might be helpful to bring a variety of commonly used washers and gaskets to ensure you have the right ones on hand. More experienced guys usually carry a versatile toolbox, including wrenches, pliers, and a range of washers. As for routine jobs, having a well-stocked van can be a lifesaver. Along with your essential tools, it's wise to keep spare parts like seals, washers, and basic fixtures. Don't forget about safety equipment, too. And if you ever run short on supplies, you can always swing by the houston plumbing supply store to restock your van with what you need. It's all about being prepared for any plumbing challenge that comes your way!

 

[Ben-gee]

There are so many different inlet and flush valves these days it’s a pain.
If you have to do sight unseen and it’s out in the sticks I just make sure I’ve got enough to change all the internals if required - this will be a lot quicker than going back for the correct valve in many cases.
I have a carrier bag with about twenty different doughnut washers as I find this is the least universal aspect of that job.
Have an inlet valve with a shielded float in case you have to jam it up against the side of the cistern.
Flush valve with cable will fit any cistern, but sometimes they foul the lifting mechanism and then you need the button shroud outside the lid and it looks clunky. So have an adjustable rod type flush valve too.