What on earth is that ?

bitstreams · 23 Jan 2026

I've just removed a bit of false floor in what was previously a shower and loo and found this.

Obviously there a capped off waste pipe, but what's the concrete thing?

cross thread · 23 Jan 2026

A previous wc, they used to cement them down

opps · 23 Jan 2026

As above, it was once common to bed the loo on cement.

bitstreams · 23 Jan 2026

So presumably there's no hole underneath that. Thanks for the replies.

opps · 23 Jan 2026

bitstreams said:
So presumably there's no hole underneath that. Thanks for the replies.

It is just bedding for the pan. It can be removed.

Razor900 · 23 Jan 2026

Its the elephants foot. Was anything glowing??

Hugh Jaleak · 24 Jan 2026

How have they sealed the old drain off? It really needs to be something more substantial than a plastic bad and some string, especially as you've opened it up to daylight, there is a risk Vermin may find a new entrance into your property!

What is the plan for the room?

bitstreams · 24 Jan 2026

I think that the outlet into the manhole has been blocked, but as I need a plumber to re-route pipes I will get them to check. I'm hoping that they can lower the outlet to floor level. I'll put a paving slab over it in the meantime.
It's going to have the washing machine over it eventually.

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What on earth is that ?

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