Siphon change in close coupled cistern

[steved101]

Hi

I am going to replace the siphon (standard 8") inside my toilet cistern - but I have one query before I begin thr work!

If I ak careful when removing and installing the new siphon and backnut, will the original doughnut washer be ok and leak free?

I have read posts about new dougnnuts, and some hard to get, but about them being torn, etc when working on a siphon.

Any tips or advice please would be great ...

 

[seco services]

depends on how long been installed and how squashed it maybe.
can't tell till removing.

 

[steved101]

ok good point. so if it is squashed, will i be able to get a replacement from a plumbing shop?

 

[seco services]

sometimes but i have had to order many straight from the supplyers.
do you know make of toilet etc ?

 

[steved101]

wc is close coupled, bemis make if that helps?

 

[seco services]

is that whats stamped on the toilet ? cause i know bemis make toilet seats.

 

[steved101]

bemis stamped on toilet cistern

 

[seco services]

can't find anything on bemis toilets.

 

[steved101]

what is my best bet then... just be careful with the doughnut? plumbing merchant??

 

[seco services]

take it out see how bad it is.
if knackered plumbers merchant if not measure it and you can match it with one on the net etc.

 

[steved101]

ok thanks will begin now....

any gd net sites for a spare doughnut if need be though-any recommended?

 

[seco services]

theres a few come back with a pic or sizes etc and then we can locate one.

 

[stanmarkou]

lunns is supposedly good for spare parts.

 

[kirkgas]

i would suggest using the old jam nut if you intend to use the old donut washer as it will be shaped to suit the old nut and may seal earier than using the new nut