Silicone only to set toilet

[Richieduliban87]

This toilet is a pain to move and porcelain a pain to drill. Would silicone along the bottom and wall edges be enough to set this toilet?

 

[Madrab]

Will it seal it yes and if you use a silicone adhesive (not sealant) then it may hold (the persons size and movement not withstanding) but it's a fudge and it should really be drilled and screwed down. Just use the correct bits for porcelain and take the time.

 

[just pumps]

Remove that ar$e wash gun if it isn`t fed from a seperate water tank and the correct valves aren`t fitted otherwise there is a chance of contamination to the house water supply.

 

[Madrab]

+1 ..... if it's fed from the mains then it's against the regulations and be prepared to have the possibility of faecal/urinary bacteria entering your drinking water.

 

[Richieduliban87]

It has a separate feed down from the loft but that is from mains. Is there a type of valve that would work in this setup, like a double check valve somewhere on the pipe?

 

[Richieduliban87]

I’ve done my research. I need to install this:

https://www.arrowvalves.co.uk/cistern-ab-air-gap-wall-tray

I’m a bit surprised at these regs because what’s the difference with doing the same thing with an ordinary shower hose except for the fact you’d get warm water.

 

[muggles]

The difference is the intended use., and yes your solution is correct. You'll probably need a pump as well though

 

[dilalio]

https://www.wras.co.uk/news/wras_news/categories/installer_news/dont_be_a_douche_about_hand_showers/

 

[Gasguru]

If a shower hose is fitted in compliance with the water regs it can't be used as a douche...you'll often find a "bylaw" ring in the box that fits to the shower rail and limits the shower head reach....but they rarely get fitted. About time the water companies knocked on doors to check for compliance...there's so much illegal work going on.

 

[Richieduliban87]

The difference is the intended use., and yes your solution is correct. You'll probably need a pump as well though

Expensive ar$e wash in the end

 

[dilalio]

Expensive ar$e wash in the end

As is a cholera epidemic

 

[Madrab]

I’m a bit surprised at these regs because what’s the difference with doing the same thing with an ordinary shower hose except for the fact you’d get warm water.

The shower should be positioned so the shower hose/head cant reach the shower tray nor the toilet. That's where the issue is. The toilet water is CAT5, if the spray head is dropped into the toilet when being used, then any pressure fluctuations can draw that bacteria ridden water back through the head and into the mains water, from there it can easily get into the drinking water.

Shattaf's are not a British invention, they do not comply with the regs nor are they WRAS approved unless installed correctly, therefore it is illegal to connect them to the mains.

Must agree with @Gasguru, it's time the companies start inspections and get them ripped out where they're not fitted correctly. They should also be banned from sale unless as a complete pack that includes the cistern.

 

[dilalio]

Must agree with @Gasguru, it's time the companies start inspections and get them ripped out where they're not fitted correctly. They should also be banned from sale unless as a complete pack that includes the cistern.

Yep, +1.
One's beliefs should never outrank public health.

 

[dilalio]

Faecal matter and wholesome water should never meet.

https://www.ph.ucla.edu/epi/snow/snowcricketarticle.html

 

[Richieduliban87]

Thanks for pointing it out before it comes into proper use. I’ll get that tank installed in the loft. I might get away without a pump as can get it about 5m directly above.