There's been a constant drip from the external overflow pipe of my downstairs WC and I suspect a leak inside the cistern itself. I say this because I turned of the supply to the cistern and the water already in it just disappeared. No water leaks onto the floor, it all goes outside. Would you agree that the leak is either a tiny hole in the overflow pipe (the vertical eight inch pipe inside the cistern) or a poor seal betwen it and the bottom of the cistern? If so, how do I remove the pipe - yank it straight up or does it screw in? Any help gratefully received. Thank you.
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WC cistern - water leaks out via overflow pipe
- Thread starter pooksahib
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Internal overflow pipe probably cracked at the base inside your cistern.
Replacements are cheap
Turn water off then flush the toilet
Let remaining water run out through crack
Get the dregs out with a towel
Undo the two nuts underneath
Make a note of where the washer/s go and fit the new one
Replacements are cheap
Turn water off then flush the toilet
Let remaining water run out through crack
Get the dregs out with a towel
Undo the two nuts underneath
Make a note of where the washer/s go and fit the new one
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