wall hung wc leaks

whistler · 3 Jul 2006

Just purchased a wall hung wc and frame. After fitting, there was a leak from the wc spigot end of the plastic pan connector.

The problem as I see it is that the spigot has a usable length of just 25cm and I think that this far too short to make a good connection with the rubber seal of the connector.

I have tried three different connectors both rigid and flexible, but still get the slight leakage.

The wc is made in Italy and I wonder if it meets British Standards. Does anyone know if there is a minimum recomended length for the wc spigot?

Nige F · 4 Jul 2006

whistler said:
Just purchased a wall hung wc and frame. wc is made in Italy and I wonder if it meets British Standards.

Hey, it meeta da EU standard whatta you want , decent sanutary wear like when you hada da Empire...isa Il Duce hisa revenge........alla da tima I take da pizza. You could try one of those drainage black rubber sleeves with jubilee clips

OR you could ignore me ...many do

Paul Barker · 4 Jul 2006

Go to a salvage yard and get Armitage Shanks.

whistler · 4 Jul 2006

My first post on this forum ...... and all I get is stupid replies!

Any sensible helpful people on here?

Softus · 4 Jul 2006

whistler, measure the diameter of the pan spigot.

If it's not in the supported range of size for a standard pan connector, then order (from a decent plumbers' merchant) the correct Multikwik pan connector for that diameter.

Or, after assembling, make an external seal using a good quality mildew resistant sanitary silicone sealant (e.g. Dow Corning 785).

doitall · 4 Jul 2006

Perhaps your not putting it together properly.

Nige F · 4 Jul 2006

whistler said:
My first post on this forum ...... and all I get is stupid replies!

Any sensible helpful people on here?

Wassa matta you, gotta no respect

wadda you expect , we doa this for nothing but the warma glow of helping people

whistler · 5 Jul 2006

Nige F said:
whistler said:

My first post on this forum ...... and all I get is stupid replies!

Any sensible helpful people on here?

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Wassa matta you, gotta no respect wadda you expect , we doa this for nothing but the warma glow of helping people

Hey ... Igottaloadsoderespectman. Ialsogottaleakingloo datiwannasortout.

whistler · 5 Jul 2006

Softus said:
whistler, measure the diameter of the pan spigot.

If it's not in the supported range of size for a standard pan connector, then order (from a decent plumbers' merchant) the correct Multikwik pan connector for that diameter.

Or, after assembling, make an external seal using a good quality mildew resistant sanitary silicone sealant (e.g. Dow Corning 785).

The diameter of the wc spigot is fine at about 95mm. Its the protruding length at 25mm which I think is too short. I have considered using a silicone seal, but it shouldn't really be necessary.

Nige F · 5 Jul 2006

Just found the names of the couplings I was on about .............Flex-Seal.....or ....Fernco......from Drain Center (like Plumb Center,same group).......have a look at Google

mrcrow · 5 Jul 2006

Nige F said:
whistler said:

Just purchased a wall hung wc and frame. wc is made in Italy and I wonder if it meets British Standards.

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Hey, it meeta da EU standard whatta you want , decent sanutary wear like when you hada da Empire...isa Il Duce hisa revenge........alla da tima I take da pizza. You could try one of those drainage black rubber sleeves with jubilee clips OR you could ignore me ...many do

this forum really rocks

Nige F · 5 Jul 2006

Mr Crow are you saying I`m as silly as a rook

Softus · 5 Jul 2006

whistler said:
Softus said:

whistler, measure the diameter of the pan spigot.

If it's not in the supported range of size for a standard pan connector, then order (from a decent plumbers' merchant) the correct Multikwik pan connector for that diameter.

Click to expand...

The diameter of the wc spigot is fine at about 95mm.

That's odd, because at 95mm I'd call it pretty far from being "fine" - I'd call it "disastrously tiny".

whistler · 6 Jul 2006

Softus said:
whistler said:

Softus said:

whistler, measure the diameter of the pan spigot.

If it's not in the supported range of size for a standard pan connector, then order (from a decent plumbers' merchant) the correct Multikwik pan connector for that diameter.

Click to expand...

The diameter of the wc spigot is fine at about 95mm.

Click to expand...

That's odd, because at 95mm I'd call it pretty far from being "fine" - I'd call it "disastrously tiny".

Why? 95mm (or 4 inches if you prefer) is a fairly standard diameter isn't it?

Nige F · 6 Jul 2006

95mm is nearer 3and3/4inches

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