toilet leak

[marsaday]

I have moved my downstairs loo today. i also thought i had fixed the non stop leaking into the bowl of the toilet.

i removed the donut washer and bought a new one. would this be responsible for the leaking into the bowl by the cistern or is that something else?

Main question though - the donut leaks and i have tightened the butterfly clips as tight as possible. do they make different types of donut. should i take the cistern into the plumb merchant tomorrow when i try and get a new donut

any tips ?

 

[dextrous]

If it's constantly dripping, then this is where the flush mechanism goes through the cistern, if it leaks only when you flush, then it's the doughnut.

 

[Burnerman]

The doughnut washer prevents leaks between the cistern and the exterior of the toilet bowl - that the cistern rests on. Always use a new one if its disturbed.
Although it shouldn't really be necessary, I always use a good layer of silicone on the exterior of the doughnut, where it contacts the pan ceramic. Many disagree, but I find it essential especially if the floor and wall angle isn't 90 degrees.
If the cistern is constantly flowing into the toilet bowl, its the flush mechanism at fault.
John

 

[marsaday]

ok, the flush mechanism is bust, i will get another one tomorrow.

do i have to match with my toilet or can i buy any ?

they donut i used didnt fully fit over the washer . i had to stretch it around. do they make different sizes?

 

[dextrous]

Standard sizes