Hi
I am fitting a 'new' (well, brought new some years ago, but only now fitting) close coupled WC Pan and Cistern (Manufacturer: Olympus, Model: Cayman) and am struggling to connect the two.
The units came with a foam connecting washer (110mm diameter) and the WC pan has a 100mm diameter recess at the back to take the washer. I have tried to connect the two using the foam washer and cannot get a good seal, despite a number of attempts. Also the foam washer does not look like it will give as good a seal as a rubber washer, but I would be interested in peoples thoughts on this.
After doing a bit of Googling is seems that this problem (i.e leaky foam washers) is a common problem and most people end up getting a rubber doughnut washer to replace the foam one, which is what I have done. The best one I could find was from Screwfix ( I also tried my local Plumb Centre). See attached picture of the two washers and Pan.
The problem is that the rubber doughnut from Screwfix is 110mm diameter and the recess in the pan is 100mm. Can anyone advise on whether the rubber doughnut will work (the guy from Plumb Centre said the doughnut will push into the recess under weight of the cistern) or whether I need to find a 100mm diameter doughnut to match the recess? The rubber doughnut really does seem too big to ever fit the recess.
Any hints on positioning the doughnut, cistern and pan (to ensure the washer (either foam or rubber) will stay flat and in position while connecting up) when connecting the pan and cistern would also be appreciated.
Many thanks
I am fitting a 'new' (well, brought new some years ago, but only now fitting) close coupled WC Pan and Cistern (Manufacturer: Olympus, Model: Cayman) and am struggling to connect the two.
The units came with a foam connecting washer (110mm diameter) and the WC pan has a 100mm diameter recess at the back to take the washer. I have tried to connect the two using the foam washer and cannot get a good seal, despite a number of attempts. Also the foam washer does not look like it will give as good a seal as a rubber washer, but I would be interested in peoples thoughts on this.
After doing a bit of Googling is seems that this problem (i.e leaky foam washers) is a common problem and most people end up getting a rubber doughnut washer to replace the foam one, which is what I have done. The best one I could find was from Screwfix ( I also tried my local Plumb Centre). See attached picture of the two washers and Pan.
The problem is that the rubber doughnut from Screwfix is 110mm diameter and the recess in the pan is 100mm. Can anyone advise on whether the rubber doughnut will work (the guy from Plumb Centre said the doughnut will push into the recess under weight of the cistern) or whether I need to find a 100mm diameter doughnut to match the recess? The rubber doughnut really does seem too big to ever fit the recess.
Any hints on positioning the doughnut, cistern and pan (to ensure the washer (either foam or rubber) will stay flat and in position while connecting up) when connecting the pan and cistern would also be appreciated.
Many thanks
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