Replacing a concealed Cistern Flush Pipe

Replacing a concealed cistern flush pipe.
Fixing toilet leak.

To support the channel and find out what I am up to

Had a toilet leak. Found out that the flush pipe was a little short so decided to replace it.

I have no plumbing experience but thought I would have a go. How hard can it be. It’s just some plastic.

[nigeld]

Impressive camera work for such an awkward space! Good work!

[legoboymalik]

I'm glad I found your video. The instructions are very useful.
I have the same problem as you. I pulled the toilet away and found a tone of silicone around the flush pipe to make up for the short fall. The silicone failed over time.

[bonypp]

Your really good and the detailed instructions were superb. Very kind of you to upload this video to help other . Seems to me you’re a great guy . Thanks .

[awoodward]

I can relate to the multiple trips to the hardware shop to return purchases that come in a surprising range of subtle

[gliderroos]

Love your instructional delivery.
Dont we just scratch our heads at what so called professionals get up to sometimes.

[teachweb]

I'm a plumber and I have just done this warning to anyone who attempts it this job is a real pain in the ass. Maybe I'm just unlucky but those Gromit things often don't seem to be watertight the one I had today have the flush pipe coming in at an angle so we have to move the toilet an inch to the left to even make the flush pipe straight with the toilet although that was not leaking interestingly before

[gunaseks]

Great video! Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks for sharing much helpful.

[foxuploader]

Just wanted to thank you mate, you might just have saved my day. Same problem exactly, know I know exactly what to do. After hours of mopping up the bathroom floor all cos I needed to tighten the farkin loose seat. Your a legend pal

[lukecarter-whittley]

Helpful video, thanks - I've been attempting this tonight, but also replacing the flush valve - unfortunately the bend on the pipe is too big, so I couldn't get a watertight seal after cutting to size...nightmare...will need to try and find a different flush pipe with tighter bend tomorrow...!

[Huddsman]

That will help me loads as in have to fit one in my static caravan this

[AGfrom]

I'd probably have just stuck a bit of wood between cistern and the wall.

Funnily enough that is exact same setup I have.

[ksumar]

Thanks for uploading this. Very useful !

[MrOzzy]

Easier way to do it is to put the cistern end of the pipe into the cistern and put the other end in the toilet, while holding the pipe (so not to put pressure on the cistern) push the toilet into the pipe as deep as possible, then mark the distance with a pen of visible pipe between the toilet and the wall/cabinet. Measure these two lines and cut that amount from the end. This method ensures the best fit.

[Steve-wzlx]

Well done, now stop playing with it 😂😂

[MikeFloutier]

Many thanks for this, the instructions didn’t say which way round to put the seal but I can see you fitted it with the thin end facing up, which makes sense, so I’ll do that.

Thanks again!

[antoniogalluccio]

If the plumber didn't wanna buy another flush pipe he could have added a 30mm wood board behind the cistern. Or just turn it the other way around and stick to the opposite wall. These people are cowboys.

[sarahablett]

Must have been the same dodgy plumber we had. Just ordered a new pipe to fit

[lucyfiles]

Spot on mate couldn't work out how the washer wasn't fitting looking all over the shed thinking must have dropped a bit then thanks to your video two different diameters on the one pipe ..thick or what?thanks again.

[kennymac]

I have the exact same problem in a rental property. Its exactly the same toilet bought from Amazon I think.. Im sure this pipe was included in the kit when I bought the toilet. Ive been pushing the toilet in to the pipe with no success. Cant get the gromet to fit flush.. Now I know I need a slightly longer bit of pipe. Also the toilet keeps moving as it doesn't have any screw holes to fit to the floor. Any ideas how to secure to the floor? Great video and what a help you have been.!!

[ohyeh]

Just what i needed, woke up this morning to a pool in the toilet.