Replate Toilet water pipe in a boxed in toiket

[firapara]

Hi guys,

Toilet Flexi waste pipe is leaking, the toilet water tank and pipework is boxed in.

What is the easiest way to replace the waste pipe without removing the box and all the tiles on plywood?

Thanks

 

[cross thread]

Photos would help

 

[Madrab]

Yep - we need to see what access there is. Is there an isolation point to turn it off?

 

[firapara]

Hi guys,

Here are some photos

 

[ktuludays]

If it's the toilet Flexi that's leaking you'll need to shut off water, flush cistern so it's as empty as can be and then pull the toilet pan forward to access the waste pipe.

The toilet looks to be siliconed across the top and maybe around the bottom. It should also be fastened to floor with screws.

 

[cdbe]

Don't forget to replace the flush pipe seal as well.

 

[HERTS P&D]

These toilets all look good when fitted but there is no access for any maintenance. Which results in removing tiles to access the bottom of the cistern.

Andy

 

[Madrab]

Erm, that looks lovely but we need to see down into the space where the cistern is, from the side too, where the pipe connected to the toilet comes through the tile and what it connects to if possible. Is it the big waste pipe connected to the outlet of the toilet that's leaking whree it connects to the toilet? A pick of that would help too.

As suggested though, first thing would be to loosen the pan off the floor and pull it forward to see how much working space there is.

 

[firapara]

Thanks guys,

Have moved the toilet away and there seems to be enough space to work.

 

[Nige F]

come back if you need to I got a C+G advanced craft Plumbing cert in 1973 . No one ever asked to see it

 

[ChrisJP]

When you say the toilet "flexi" waste pipe is leaking, do you mean the large diameter soil pipe or the smaller diameter flush pipe from the cistern to the toilet bowl? Calling it a "flexi" has made some of the answers assume its the flush pipe that's leaking.
We really need a picture into the hole in the wall with some decent lighting to see what's there and how it's connected.

 

[ree]

OP,
Just saying but FWIW:

Back in the day I gained a City & Guilds Distinguished Plumbing Craft certificate & installed lots of combination & site built similar units -so if you come back perhaps I can help you with a few things?

IMO, the WC & vanity looks clean & modern but it can take up extra space - its difficult to access, especially in an emergency, & like yours there's often no shut-off valve obviously available.
Check the vanity has mixer shut-offs available.
Also, the use of a flex connector is often a source of trouble especially if the pan is not firmly fixed.

Is the vanity waste connecting somewhere with the soil pipe? I ask because DIY'ers can disturb down the line connections when attempting repairs.