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Cheers Kev, the problem with tightening the wing nuts up more is that it then bends the coupling plate right down to the pan and still does not bring the cistern down enough

Having replaced the siphon on a close coupled wc, the doughnut was totally distorted. The problem is that the “universal” type you get from the likes of b&q are to thick, so the cistern sits to high and naturally when you flush (because the end of the siphon only goes into the pan a few mm) more...

I have to replace the siphon diaphragm on a wc. Naturally the wing nuts are totally corroded and there is not enough room to get a small hacksaw on one side due to the bath being in the way. Plan B, remove the wc complete, only to find that the pan is screwed in with four screws (rather than the...

I am trying to replace the plastic diaphragm on a close couple wc siphon. Naturally the siphon is a one piece cheapy version so I have to remove the cistern. The problem is that the two wing nuts are completely corroded. Any ideas?? I have tried WD40 however the bolt is so corroded that even if...

noted, thanks tony. Can I assume that a standard brass olive would suffice? Cheers, Keith

cheers, john, compression fitting it is then

stainless steel

Thanks for your advice. Its off to the toolbox for the wire wool then.

Hi, Can you tell me if a 15mm stainless steel pipe can be jointed the same way as a copper one; ie can you use a copper solder ring or end feed joining it to copper, also can you use a standard olive on it when using a compression fitting? Also can you use a pipe slice on it? Thanks

Is their a rule of thumb for tightening fittings? I keep hearing and reading about over tightening. i.e isolation valves, tap connectors.

Cheers Chris, Its a "wicks" jobby so no doubt its the pan. I will try silicone first to see if that does the trick.

Hi, I have just installed a new WC with a new straight pan connector which appears to be leaking a little from the pan side. The connector is pushed home as far as it will go but still a small drip. Should i use any kind of sealant on the joint?