Replacing back-to-wall toilet pan - what do I need?

[Ramekin]

My 1980s toilet cracked and then disintegrated this weekend. I bought one of these to replace it: http://www.plumbworld.co.uk/saturn-back-to-wall-toilet-pan-2236-25093

The old one had a hidden cistern which I plan to keep. From the cistern runs a pipe which should more or less line up with the new pan.

The old toilet waste outlet is connected via an adaptor of some sort to a pipe which bends 90 degrees and goes into the floor. Again, this should more or less line up with the new pan.

If this photo uploads properly, it should show the existing water and soil pipe connections going into the old pan

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• Ramekin
• 12 Nov 2013
• 1

There are no fixings, seals or adaptors with the new pan. So I think I need a new adaptor/connector between the pan and soil pipe, and possibly a new seal between the water inlet pipe and the pan.

As you might have guessed, I have never fitted a toilet before so I would appreciate some tips on what stuff I should have before I start the job of replacing old with new.

Thanks!

 

[Hugh Jaleak]

New pan connector, existing will probably leak if you try to reuse it. Should be a part number on existing to help identify which you need, assuming new pan outlet is in same position.

I'd fit a new flush pipe connector, would expect you'd need the internal type, such as: http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Plumbing/Toilet+Fittings/Connector+White+Internal/d20/sd2835/p54652

 

[Galoka]

Too add to that, if a pan connector of the same design doesn't quite match up for some reason, there are whole variety of different ones to help. eg:

http://www.mcalpineplumbing.com/wc-connectors.html

Also, you might need a new cone - the seal that goes into the back of the pan where the fluch pipe from the cistern connects this sort of thing:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/150588034048

 

[Ramekin]

Thanks both. That's helpful. Agree leaking is bad!