I have a part namely flush cone, cone washer, plastic washer & and fixing nut. All the instructions say “ make sure these are correctly fitted. My question is where and how. I am installing a Burlington lever flush cistern. I hope someone can help I am bursting to go to the loo. I have attached the appropriate parts list.
Lever flush cistern parts list
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Flush cone - Rear of pan where flush pipe enters.
Cone washer> Plastic washer> Fixing nut - Are parts of a compression joint on pipework.
Tighten nut which pushes plastic washer against cone washer which compresses and forms a seal.
Cone washer> Plastic washer> Fixing nut - Are parts of a compression joint on pipework.
Tighten nut which pushes plastic washer against cone washer which compresses and forms a seal.
Thanks 4 your response - still not quite clear - are these parts not used in
cisterns that are connected directly to the pan. It doesn’t connect where the dough nut would connect through to the pan? or is it only used where the cistern is remote via pipe work to the pan. Please could you advise what is the best lubricant for the bolts and wing nuts that hold down the cistern.
I have taken a photo of the base of the pan. I have Attached my last ?
cisterns that are connected directly to the pan. It doesn’t connect where the dough nut would connect through to the pan? or is it only used where the cistern is remote via pipe work to the pan. Please could you advise what is the best lubricant for the bolts and wing nuts that hold down the cistern.
I have taken a photo of the base of the pan. I have Attached my last ?
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No, except the donut washer which fits between the cistern and pan.
Morning to you both,
Thanks for your continuing help. The part is in a sealed package an is labelled “ Kit for low level installation” so I take it this is not used unless you have pipe work running from a cistern above or higher than the cistern. Thank you for mentioning Vaseline (never thought of that) all I see in the DIY stores is silicon sealant ? Years ago you could readily go out and buy a tube of silicon from the bog standard DIY stores - I am keen to get these parts smeared as I have in the past had to hacksaw off the bolts due to the wing nuts being corroded
Thanks for your continuing help. The part is in a sealed package an is labelled “ Kit for low level installation” so I take it this is not used unless you have pipe work running from a cistern above or higher than the cistern. Thank you for mentioning Vaseline (never thought of that) all I see in the DIY stores is silicon sealant ? Years ago you could readily go out and buy a tube of silicon from the bog standard DIY stores - I am keen to get these parts smeared as I have in the past had to hacksaw off the bolts due to the wing nuts being corroded
Your cistern is Close-coupled, it sits on the pan. You do not need a flush pipe, flush cone or compression nut and washer for the flush pipe... These are all for low-level cisterns.
But you do need a donut washer and this may or may not be in the kit... It should be, but manufacturers have weird ideas these days and different pans require different donuts, so they usually opt for not including one... This is certainly true of some cc kits you can buy separately
But you do need a donut washer and this may or may not be in the kit... It should be, but manufacturers have weird ideas these days and different pans require different donuts, so they usually opt for not including one... This is certainly true of some cc kits you can buy separately
Not to spoil your Sunday - it looks as though I do not have a dough nut washer which came with the kit. This would sit between the pan and plate ? I suppose it’s roll would be to prevent friction between the pan and the plate - the dough just sits on the plate or clamped and compressed by the plate and the bolts. will I
take a pic which might help ? Regards. John
take a pic which might help ? Regards. John
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It should be clamped and compressed to stop water leaking when flushed https://www.toolstation.com/close-coupling-doughnut-washer/p39353
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The picture is correct, washer between pan and cistern.
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No, after the clamping plate, as per your picture.
So what you are saying the clamping plate does not compress the doughnut - I looked at the link you sent
Of the tool station and see the doughnut but not a nylon washer ? As you say the pic I sent is ok with the
doughnut sitting on top of the plate, I thought the installation would be 1. Nylon washer (sitting on the cistern. 2. Doughnut upside down next 3. Then the clamping plate ? Please correct me if I am wrong ?
Of the tool station and see the doughnut but not a nylon washer ? As you say the pic I sent is ok with the
doughnut sitting on top of the plate, I thought the installation would be 1. Nylon washer (sitting on the cistern. 2. Doughnut upside down next 3. Then the clamping plate ? Please correct me if I am wrong ?
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