I noticed a leak coming from my toilet, only when it is flushed.
After removing panels, I found that the leak is coming from where the water pipe leading from the cistern connects to the back of the toilet (see images below). This seems to be just a push fit which is no longer secure. I can push the pipe back into the back of the toilet but after a bit of use it works its way free again.
I'm just wondering:
(i) whether this is the appropriate type of joint for a toilet
(ii) is there a way to more securely attach the joint
(iii) whether I need to buy a replacement joint of the same type (and, if so, what's the correct name for it)
(iv) whether there is a better joint which I should replace it with
Some photos below.
Photo 1 shows the general set up.
Photo 2 shows the site of the leak (where the black pipe meets the porcelain of the toilet) when it is not connected properly and is leaking
Photo 3 show the connection pushed in tighter so that it does not leak (until it works loose again)
Any advice gratefully received. Thanks!
After removing panels, I found that the leak is coming from where the water pipe leading from the cistern connects to the back of the toilet (see images below). This seems to be just a push fit which is no longer secure. I can push the pipe back into the back of the toilet but after a bit of use it works its way free again.
I'm just wondering:
(i) whether this is the appropriate type of joint for a toilet
(ii) is there a way to more securely attach the joint
(iii) whether I need to buy a replacement joint of the same type (and, if so, what's the correct name for it)
(iv) whether there is a better joint which I should replace it with
Some photos below.
Photo 1 shows the general set up.
Photo 2 shows the site of the leak (where the black pipe meets the porcelain of the toilet) when it is not connected properly and is leaking
Photo 3 show the connection pushed in tighter so that it does not leak (until it works loose again)
Any advice gratefully received. Thanks!