Thank you so ooo much. I racked up a $200 pound water bill as I was not aware I had an overflow problem. I fixed it with your help in less than 10 minutes!!! You are a hero!!!!!
Thanks Fowler. I didn't do what you said, your video made me realise my cistern was over filling so I've had a play with the arm that controls the water level and turned it until the water stopped coming out after a flush, then adjusted it up again. Now the water is going to the "fill line" on the back of the toilet. Job sorted! That's a necklace and a toilet I've fixed today.
Thank you so much for this video! It saved me from having to call a plumber, I only had to buy a new rubber gasket and do about 10 minutes total of work!
Thank you! Our flush broke and my husband is away. Your video gave me the confidence to do it myself. I'm hopeless at DIY, usually. My toilet is now flushing again - no more buckets 🪣 🚽😁
Thats brilliant to hear, the reason i started my channel was to help people crry out DIY jobs themselves and save money so its great to here you managed to fix your toilet!! Please consider subscribing to my channel if you havent already 😀
What a great find !. 11pm here & just found I have this problem which I thought I had solved but when I replaced the plunger I found what it screws into is too far down & I thought tomorrow I would have to decouple the cistern again. But now because my mechanism is the same as yours I will just have to twist it & place the clips down lower.I can sleep easy then. Thanks & you now have a new sub.
Update: Having removed the flush unit I couldn't adjust it so the buttons worked correctly so I brought so I brought another one. Well two actually as I ordered an additional one by mistake. Still if I live long enough I can always use it. The flush unit is Siamp Skipper 45. Without finding you video I would of spent hours decoupling the toilet unit so thanks once again. Ted
Hi, that's brilliant to hear. My channel is all about saving people money, and that has definitely saved you a few quid for such an easy job! Don't forget to subscribe for more great videos!
Great video. I had a plumber tell me that i had to replace the valve (I have ordered for one already) but will leave that as a spare and clean up the rubber seal. Thank you
Thanks so much for the tip, I think mine (after looking finally getting in to my cistern) might have been because the last occupant put a "bowl fresh" thing in the cistern so going to say that made it overflow. I couldn't seem lift my flusher part out but i will replace everything and see how it going. Only slight suggestion I have for the video is a mic :) but otherwise thanks sooo much for the super helpful step by step guide! I am trying to learn how to do things myself. I have been blessed enough to either have my dad or a partner do things for me and this partner isn't life experienced so he hasn't learned things so we are learning together
Thanks for your comment, i do indeed now have a mic, and it's made a big difference to the sound quality. Have a look at my other how-to videos as im sure there will be more to help you, and if you've not already, please consider subscribing 😁
@@FixitwithFowler I subscribed straight away haha .. I am Aussie and as proud as i am being Aussie you English annunciate more clearly. I am hoping that because of the last muppet putting that in the cistern fixes it if not I have a comment on here and subscribed so can come back easily
Actually found a video with exact same fitting! Really helpful, followed it to the latter but still running a bit so off I go to Amazon for a replacement rubber seal but thank you, thank you! Fingers crossed.
Im glad the video has helped you out. The seal can be a bit tight to fit, but if you just take your time, im sure you will be ok. Thanks for taking the time to comment!
Thanks mate... followed your advice to the letter (with the added hassle of needing a cable tie as one of my grey clips that holds the push button assembly at the required height was missing 🤔😓so the overflow assembly wasn't vertically aligned properly). Cleaned the parts, re-assembled (great advice about seating the gasket with a screwdriver, btw) and works like new, thankyou again😀
Hi, absolutely amazing! That's what my channel is all about, helping people save money! I'm glad the tip about seating the gasket helped, too. Hope you have subscribed as there are loads of good DIY videos on my channel!
Hello. Great video. Our water seems to be spraying up from the section on the left of the unit (the part with the large plastic nut) do you have any videos on how to fix this?
Great video I have exact same unit but I'm not not cleat what do with the tabs to release the unit. Do i need to pull them out somehow as I turn it? I've tried just turning it but it is not moving and don't want to force it.
Hi thanks for the tip I got it out eventually now just to wait fro a replacement washer to turn up in the post as no local plumbers merchants have one @@FixitwithFowler
Amazing video thank you Sir I have the same mechsnism same problem I have a closed coupled toilet I have no mains in the house only outside..... I cannot find the switch to shut the water off toilet is ceramic all the way left and right sides have 2 holes that could be it ?can you help please I have runing water some times overflows......leaking....thank you very much!
Im glad the video has helped you out or given you an idea of how to solve your toilet, running water into the bowl. Thanks for taking the time to comment, and please consider subscribing to my channel!
Thank you so much for this video ! the link for the washer was gone, can you tell me the washer size since there are many different types from Amazon, my flush system is the same as the video.
Hi, unfortunately I can't remember the make. If you find the make of yours, then you can order the right part or take it to the local plumbers merchants or screwfix, and I'm sure they can help you out!
Hi! Thank you so much for this video. I am in the situation where I need to replace the flushing system which is identical to the one you have in the video - however when I look at the items you have added in the video description it does not correspond to the one in the video. Will that one still fit? and what exactly do I need to order together?
Hi, it depends on the cradle/basket that is in the cistern as to which will fit. If you are in any doubt, then maybe you should take the flush unit to a plumber's merchant or screwfix to get the same unit
I will try this later, what would we do if the water keeps flowing in the top and in the overflow bit, would that be a fault with the left hand side unit
@@FixitwithFowler I’ve just tried bud think it’s no good tbh, I’ve adjusted it lower and it seems that the float thingy will push the rod up to close the valve but it keeps flowing 😵💫
It's the inlet valve that controls the flow of water. You could try checking the isolation valve that feeds the toilet to check it Is fully open. If you have a look at my other toilet video on my channel
@@FixitwithFowler i was just tried to clean the flush diaphragm and put it back but water still seems to be running after tank fills,could there be other issues?
@sinntamang Yes, the overflow in modern toilets runs into the bowl so it's worth checking that the water level is lower than the overflow inside the cistern
Hello Mr.Fowler. I have watched the video & the part to remove from ciston looks just like the one i have, however I have twisted it but i cant lift it out, as an elderly person i am scared to force it too much in case i cause more damage, do you do repairs? any help will be appreciated. Dennis.
Morning Dennis, unfortunately, i don't do home visits. Have you released the clips on the flush unit? They are small lugs at the bottom which can be very tight.
@@FixitwithFowler i watched your video and learned to remove the main body, the rubber has degraded so bad it is full of small holes lol, now i can await the replacement and four the new one. Although it's arriving tomorrow via Amazon lol, thanks Fowler!
Hi ya I’ve just watched this video and have that same dual system- but when you undone the push button where was the plastic catch that attaches to the actual system as I don’t know how to attach it back!!!
Hi @FixitwithFowler - do you have a video on how to remove / repair the inlet valve for this system? The water doesn't stop filling and goes into the overflow / toilet after flushing. I've checked the flush valve seal and it's fine but I can't find a way to check the inlet valve and I'm not 100% sure what I need to check so that it stops the water continuing to run? Any help is much appreciated. Thanks
Hi bud - ive got the exact same toilet as this - do you know the brand name for it ?? My push button wont screw through after putting cistern lid back on - looking for a manual online - cheers
When I have checked for this issue the black ringed washer seems to actually be running off a black liquid everywhere. I know this can't be right but is it normal and/or a symptom of anything worse or can I just replace? I assume turning it over and putting it back in won't cut it!
I have the same flushing mechanism, however, when turning the water back on, the water goes directly into the toilet pan, and does not fill the cistern. I've removed the lower seal as you did, cleaned it and put it back together, also made sure there is no residue in the bottom on the cistern where it seals, and the water still runs direckly into the pan, so a little confused?
@FixitwithFowler thank you for coming back to me. Yes, I have the same cistern/ configuration as the one in the video, however, top/ side entry for water connection as opposed to bottom entry. I've managed to sort it now, the flush mechanism wasn't quite seated tightly enough when clipping back in. After changing the diaphragm rubber seal in the float valve, water was continuing to flow into the pan via the internal overflow.. after many hrs and lot's of consideration, I discovered the little plastic/ rubber drum like grommet seated in the float arm was short of the arm when the float was lifted by the water level, therefore the seal stopping the water flowing didn't work. I removed the grommet, packed it out a couple of millimetres, replaced it, which worked..the float arm now pushes the grommet when the water level rises, which activates the diaphragm seal ans stops the flow. Something so simple causing no end of issues!! Thanks again 👍
@roydenjones7541 No problem, im glad you managed to sort it out after all the problems. It's still cheaper than getting a plumber! Can i ask a favour and please consider subscribing to help me reach my 100k subscriber goal 😁
Hi, I have the exact one in the video, can you tell me what model it is ? does the replacement in the description above have the lugs to locate the system back in place ?
Hi, unfortunately, i don't know the model. I just cleaned the flush valve washer, and that was the job done. There isn't really any need to replace the whole unit. There are links in the description for the washers.
Oh right, have you checked that the basket (thats the part that is fixed to the bottom of the cistern) is tight and cant be moved. If this is loose it can let water pass and it will leak directly into the pan
Thanks for the update and the way you explain things thanks once again for the efforts and for sharing this with us. You do deserve a very large danish beer in a good warm sommer day🤣👍🙏you save me money for that beer
When I put my as you would call it plunger back in it does not push back up it stays down. So when I go to flush I can't push down is there away to fix that or is it just broke ? Hope you can help me
Hi, this is the exact system I have, but my problem isn’t water leaking from the tank into bowl, but the inlet of water to the tank is taking too long to complete fill, and there’s like a small sprinkling of water from the contraption on the left hand side filling it up after flush, but I can’t unscrew the bolt thing. Are you able to advise or do a video? Thanks
Thank you. I have found one on amazon which looks similar but not the same. It may just be an updated version but not sure it will work. Any advice from you is welcome!
I'm having a problem with the inlet diaphram not sure how to proceed any vis to help it's not allowing water in fast enough if I losing side cut off it runs too fast
Hi, yes i have a video about replacing the inlet valve, here it is! th-cam.com/video/AOAfcrHCtOM/w-d-xo.htmlsi=q1gx3RGzpLthiPjN it is one of my first videos so just bear that in mind!
I have turned the isolation valve and was able to stop the water. Unfortunately I can't remove the flush system since it looks like it has been glued on.
How do I know how to position all the parts back i took the system out separately as I didn’t realise it all came out together . I fixed the seal but caused another problem
A bit late now, but whenever you are doing something you are unsure about, you should always take photos, and then you will have something to reference. It might be worth looking for the manufacturer, then you can Google and look at images. Maybe that will help?
I know I wish I had I’ll know next time I’ve found it on Amazon but not clear enough for me to copy . I was so pleased with myself when I fixed the seal never had to do any home maintenance before . I’ll look online for manufacturers . Thankyou
Thanks for the tip. The hardest bit is releasing the flush mechanism, so just take your time doing that, and everything else is straightforward! Please consider subscribing to help me reach my 50k subscriber goal 😁😁😁
Can you help? I took the flush unit out and an extra bottom bit came out too. I separated the bits and sorted the rubber bit and screwed the unit back in. The cistern now leaks from where I screwed it out! Put it back in3 times and still leaks. The rubber bit at the bottom looks ok and it’s not cross threaded. What should I do?😢
Help!! - I live in Spain in a rented property. My landlord expects me to pay for repairs. The old cistern had a side arm and inside it had a traditional ball cock system. It stopped working and the landlord brought in his plumber and the plumber replaced the ball cock, and lever with a push button (on the side where the leaver had been) and a contraption similar to the one you show here, connected by a length of tubing (?) the pushing of the buttons results in the water flushing the bowl but then it remains in the dropped position and of course water escapes into the bowl until you open up the lid and push the inside (shuttle) down by hand. We were told they didn't make ball cocks and levers any more, so have to have this system ( 🤔 huh? ) and the landlord won't replace the cistern with a new one. I'm damned if I want to keep paying for this but I need it to work - please advise what I should do 🙏🏻
I changed the whole thing, gasket was almost same price as the whole assembly. Simple bayonet fit . Then the diaphragm washer split on the in let valve , changed that , problem solved. Two weeks later more problems. On top of the inlet valve sits another thickish washer which had perished . £5 washer ( hard to get hold of ) or change the inlet valve. What a mission , looked easy enough until I got down with the spanner at the entry point just above the isolation valve. The plastic nut type attachment is seated underneath ( obviously) but right up close to the whole toilet . Getting the spanner around is a nightmare . Took about an hour as you can only tighten it up like 10 degrees at at time . Ughh. Hopefully it’s good for many more years
Bliney some mission but definitely cheaper than getting a plumber to do it. I do have a video about changing the inlet valve, and sometimes you can change the diapram in the inlet valve, obviously, depending on the manufacturer. Thanks for your comment!
@@FixitwithFowler ive changed the diaphragm washer about 4/5 times, usually perish after a few yrs. Used to be about £1.50, now at screwfix £5! And they have to be spot on when you replace them. Also, above on top there’s another washer but without the white pointy plastic bit. You have to prise off a plastic cap to access it. That can perish too. Can’t believe they can charge £5 for such a small thing . And yes, re fitting the entry valve was a mission . Only a small gap between the toilet and the part that holds the water , That was the problem.
@@FixitwithFowler I’ve just watched that video. You even undid the plastic washer but with one hand ! And you had loads of room. Wish I could post you a picture of my difficulty .
@peterkenworthy9219 These things can be a right pain to be fair. Access is the biggest issue and space like you said. Well, at least now you can use your toilet safe in the knowledge it's fully rebuilt 🤣. Please consider subscribing to help me reach my 50k subscriber goal 🤩
@@FixitwithFowler er, go on then I’ll see what else you’ve posted . It cud be useful. PS. With easier access it would have been much much easier. And my replacement part was identical apart from that the entry was plastic and not copper , but seem to think it was exactly the same part .
@75eleanor, it doesn't matter which side the filler is [ that's the part at the side]. The bit that matters is in the middle [the flush unit]. That's the part that you need to take out.
My fill value is not stopping :( Tip: Temporary solution until that I can spend 300 euro to pay someone to fix it is to stop the water feed when you see the water floading and comming out of the toilet. That a temporary solution. Anything related to pipes, if it's the toilet, sink, bath, tap, and also the heat system is very complicated system and these days it's designed that you can't do it yourself. They make it that way so you'll always be depended on plumbers and they will milk you. Every ~1-2 year I need to pay 300 euro to a plumber to fix the toilet. Piping it's the most expensive by far then any other thing. Wahshing machine? most of the time you can do it yourself. Same for other things. I only need to call a plumber to fix things, everything else I can do myself. Things like toilet is the most complicated devices ever made and it's been designed so only plumbers can touch it. I have a tempurary solution until that I can spend 300 euro to fix it, not including parts.
If anyone watches this and it doesn't work ... I have a solution. This exact model of toilet. The toilet was constantly flushing, and I knew this behaviour from another toilet - the diaphragm was ruptured ... a £5 fix But, why was the previous diaphragm ruptured? I couldn't care. I replaced the part and it seemed to work fine ... for one day Maybe I hadn't put it in right? I tried again - and it seemed to be fine. And then it happened again ... And again ... And again ... ... Eventually, I took the decision to remove the intake valve and inspect it - the TH-cam plumbers suggested a simple twist to the left - and off we go ... It didn't work - I twisted to the right and left, and even did the jitterbug ... eventually, it just came off in my hand ... I still don't know how. I inspected the pipe - and my face fell flat on the floor ... A large piece of grit had lodged itself in the tube (that's what's in my water supply!) Even when I had dislodged it previously, and all seemed to be normal, water pressure made it block the tube again. And when it did, the water pressure that escaped around it was so high that it was impossible for the valve to close and stop the toilet continuously filling. A piece of grit in the pipe. No problems since. Hope that helps somebody.
Thanks for your in-depth comment. It's strange to have grit in your cold water supply. Have you had any work done recently or work in the street that could affect the water supply? The only reason I ask is because the same grit could be entering your boiler, and that is definitely something you don't want to happen.
@@FixitwithFowler Nobody has invaded our water supply since we moved in 10 years ago. The only serious plumbing work we had done was a new boiler, about 5 years ago. The previous one broke down due to water flooding its system We were without hot water for 2 weeks during that winter - mainly because Haart lettings, the agent, pretended to fix the problem and case closed, when all they had done was sent a plumber round to assess the damage. Eventually - even after their fibs about how they had informed the Landlady and were just waiting to hear back from her ... ... the landlady did actually hear about how she might probably need to fork out for a new boiler ... ... she sent her OWN plumber round - and he was superb. I saw him talking to her on the phone ... "yeah - the boiler's gone. They've been without hot water for two weeks!" She instructed her plumber to tell me to bypass Haart completely - and directly come to him if it happened again. But I don't think that's where the grit came from. We suffer from low water pressure - and the guy that came around to change our kitchen taps earlier this year remarked that even hot water was low pressure, suggesting something wrong in the boiler We got through the winter ok - but when the radiators come on, it smells like steaming smelly socks - it's horrible ,, what causes that? (I've looked - there's no smelly socks lodged down the back of any of the radiators!)
Thank you so ooo much. I racked up a $200 pound water bill as I was not aware I had an overflow problem. I fixed it with your help in less than 10 minutes!!! You are a hero!!!!!
That's brilliant to hear and what my channel is all about! Thanks for your comment 👍
@@FixitwithFowlerbro my commode has a pull button. You have a video on that? My commode is running, also, flushing not working when i pull the button
No sorry
@@FixitwithFowler oh ok thanks
Thanks Fowler. I didn't do what you said, your video made me realise my cistern was over filling so I've had a play with the arm that controls the water level and turned it until the water stopped coming out after a flush, then adjusted it up again. Now the water is going to the "fill line" on the back of the toilet.
Job sorted! That's a necklace and a toilet I've fixed today.
Oh a man of many talents 😀😀! Thanks for your comment!
Thank you so much for this video! It saved me from having to call a plumber, I only had to buy a new rubber gasket and do about 10 minutes total of work!
That's brilliant to hear. Thanks for your comment 👍
Brilliant tut. Just what I needed and really detailed and simple. Cheers bud.
Great user name 🤣, thanks for your comment 👍
Thank you! Our flush broke and my husband is away. Your video gave me the confidence to do it myself. I'm hopeless at DIY, usually. My toilet is now flushing again - no more buckets 🪣 🚽😁
Thats brilliant to hear, the reason i started my channel was to help people crry out DIY jobs themselves and save money so its great to here you managed to fix your toilet!! Please consider subscribing to my channel if you havent already 😀
What a great find !. 11pm here & just found I have this problem which I thought I had solved but when I replaced the plunger I found what it screws into is too far down & I thought tomorrow I would have to decouple the cistern again. But now because my mechanism is the same as yours I will just have to twist it & place the clips down lower.I can sleep easy then. Thanks & you now have a new sub.
Hi, hopefully this will fix your problem. If not, leave a comment, and i will try to help you fix it! P.s. Thanks for the sub
Update: Having removed the flush unit I couldn't adjust it so the buttons worked correctly so I brought so I brought another one. Well two actually as I ordered an additional one by mistake. Still if I live long enough I can always use it. The flush unit is Siamp Skipper 45. Without finding you video I would of spent hours decoupling the toilet unit so thanks once again. Ted
@2wheelsrbest327 no problem. I'm glad the video helped and saved you money!
Thanks a lot - 3.30am on Christmas Eve and I've sorted it without worrying about an emergency plumber.
Hi, that's brilliant to hear. My channel is all about saving people money, and that has definitely saved you a few quid for such an easy job! Don't forget to subscribe for more great videos!
Great video. I had a plumber tell me that i had to replace the valve (I have ordered for one already) but will leave that as a spare and clean up the rubber seal. Thank you
Hopefully, that will fix it and save you some money at the same time! Thanks for your comment 👍
Thanks
Thank you so much for your super thanks 😊 🙏
Super helpful. Really clear explanation verbally and with images. Many thanks.
Im glad the toilet video helped you. Thanks for your positive comment!
Thanks so much for the tip, I think mine (after looking finally getting in to my cistern) might have been because the last occupant put a "bowl fresh" thing in the cistern so going to say that made it overflow. I couldn't seem lift my flusher part out but i will replace everything and see how it going. Only slight suggestion I have for the video is a mic :) but otherwise thanks sooo much for the super helpful step by step guide!
I am trying to learn how to do things myself. I have been blessed enough to either have my dad or a partner do things for me and this partner isn't life experienced so he hasn't learned things so we are learning together
Thanks for your comment, i do indeed now have a mic, and it's made a big difference to the sound quality. Have a look at my other how-to videos as im sure there will be more to help you, and if you've not already, please consider subscribing 😁
@@FixitwithFowler I subscribed straight away haha .. I am Aussie and as proud as i am being Aussie you English annunciate more clearly. I am hoping that because of the last muppet putting that in the cistern fixes it if not I have a comment on here and subscribed so can come back easily
@princessjenwren6291 thanks for subscribing 👍 👍 👍
Managed to fix the running toilet inbetween cooking the tea and getting my daughter ready for bed 😂! Thank you so much!
That's brilliant, I'm glad the video has helped you fix your toilet!
Thanks mate! I have the exact same flushing mechanism. I'm so happy I came across your video!
That's brilliant, im glad you like the video! Please consider subscribing as i have loads of diy content on my channel!
Genius. Tried it myself (having no plumbing experience) and fixed it.
That's really good to hear that you fixed your toilet!
Thank you so much for the video, just changed my system and it works - no leaks!!! 🎉🎉
I'm glad it helped! Thanks for your comment
Actually found a video with exact same fitting! Really helpful, followed it to the latter but still running a bit so off I go to Amazon for a replacement rubber seal but thank you, thank you! Fingers crossed.
Brilliant, hopefully you will get it sorted out!
Great video, very helpful. Is it just me or did anyone else think they saw water still running through the toilet cleaner at the end?
Definitely not mate, i had just flushed it prior to putting the cleaner in
Just subscribed... Had this same problem...... just got a new seal from siamp, which I'm about to fit... Thanks for this helpful video....👍
Im glad the video has helped you out. The seal can be a bit tight to fit, but if you just take your time, im sure you will be ok. Thanks for taking the time to comment!
Thanks mate... followed your advice to the letter (with the added hassle of needing a cable tie as one of my grey clips that holds the push button assembly at the required height was missing 🤔😓so the overflow assembly wasn't vertically aligned properly). Cleaned the parts, re-assembled (great advice about seating the gasket with a screwdriver, btw) and works like new, thankyou again😀
Hi, absolutely amazing! That's what my channel is all about, helping people save money! I'm glad the tip about seating the gasket helped, too. Hope you have subscribed as there are loads of good DIY videos on my channel!
Oh yeah I subscribed 👍and I'm looking forward to delving through your catalog of helpful vids, thanks again.
Cheers, i appreciate that!
Great video, that was exactly my problem and your video made it easy for me to fix👍🏼
That's brilliant, im glad you fixed your toilet!
Thanks, good explaination of technical things
Im glad you liked the video, thanks for your comments
Very nice clear video! Still prefer the old style ball cisterns lol
Great. This matched the unit I have. Good honest advice. Thanks
Hi, thanks for your comment! Im glad the toilet video has helped you out!
Hello. Great video. Our water seems to be spraying up from the section on the left of the unit (the part with the large plastic nut) do you have any videos on how to fix this?
Hi, yes, there is a video on how to replace the filler unit on my channel. th-cam.com/video/84T2I7R4Irg/w-d-xo.htmlsi=zPkb7ubbhrnhYPKA
@@FixitwithFowler awesome thanks for your help! That link is back to the same video as above. Do you have the direct link by any chance?
@tmr204 sorry my fault! th-cam.com/video/AOAfcrHCtOM/w-d-xo.htmlsi=T9d0a5YJeo_G8m6D
Perfect explanation. Many thanks.
I hope the video helped, thanks for your comment!
Gr8 video and clear explanation. Thanks.
Im glad you liked the video. Thanks for your comment!
Well presented
Thanks, im glad you liked the video!
wonderful teaching, thank you (from belgiium)
That's amazing, glad you liked the video!
Thanks for the great video, i have the same set up, but it fills really slowly
I have another video to fix that on my channel. It's normally the inlet valve
Great video I have exact same unit but I'm not not cleat what do with the tabs to release the unit. Do i need to pull them out somehow as I turn it? I've tried just turning it but it is not moving and don't want to force it.
Hi, you only need to turn the unit to release it. There are tabs on the side of the unit, but these are just for adjusting the flush levels.
Hi thanks for the tip I got it out eventually now just to wait fro a replacement washer to turn up in the post as no local plumbers merchants have one @@FixitwithFowler
No problem, mate. im glad you have got it sorted. If you're struggling for the washer, i think there is a link in the video description to them!
You my friend are a genius. Thankyou so much
Ohhhh, I will take that "genius," lol 😆 thanks for your comment 👍
Cracking video 🤝🏻 problem fixed first time thank you 👍🏻
Brilliant to hear. That's what my channel is all about! If you've not already, please consider subscribing!
Amazing video thank you Sir
I have the same mechsnism same problem I have a closed coupled toilet
I have no mains in the house only outside.....
I cannot find the switch to shut the water off toilet is ceramic all the way left and right sides have 2 holes that could be it ?can you help please I have runing water some times overflows......leaking....thank you very much!
You could isolate the water at the main stop cock normally under the sink in the kitchen?
Thanks for the instruction, so helpful
Hi, hopefully you have managed to fix your toilet! Thanks for your comment!
Thank you so much for so clearly explaining the process
You are so welcome! I'm glad the video has helped!
Great video, can you please tell me how to remove the inlet valve if the problem is with this? Thanks
Look at my other how to fix a toilet video th-cam.com/video/AOAfcrHCtOM/w-d-xo.html
Mint exactly what I wanted to know! I have a SIAMP optima (FYI) slightly different design but very close and very similar .
Im glad the video has helped you out or given you an idea of how to solve your toilet, running water into the bowl. Thanks for taking the time to comment, and please consider subscribing to my channel!
Thank you for letting me know about fixing this running problem. Solved
Hi, I'm glad the video helped you solve the running toilet!
Thank you so much for this video ! the link for the washer was gone, can you tell me the washer size since there are many different types from Amazon, my flush system is the same as the video.
Hi, unfortunately I can't remember the make. If you find the make of yours, then you can order the right part or take it to the local plumbers merchants or screwfix, and I'm sure they can help you out!
Hi! Thank you so much for this video. I am in the situation where I need to replace the flushing system which is identical to the one you have in the video - however when I look at the items you have added in the video description it does not correspond to the one in the video. Will that one still fit? and what exactly do I need to order together?
Hi, it depends on the cradle/basket that is in the cistern as to which will fit. If you are in any doubt, then maybe you should take the flush unit to a plumber's merchant or screwfix to get the same unit
Very helpful video.
Thanks, I'm glad you found the video useful!
Cheers lad very good video easy to follow
I'm glad you thought the video was good, and thanks for your comment!
I will try this later, what would we do if the water keeps flowing in the top and in the overflow bit, would that be a fault with the left hand side unit
Yes, the inlet valve on the left-hand side would just need adjusting. If you just lift that up, then that would fix it!
@@FixitwithFowler I’ve just tried bud think it’s no good tbh, I’ve adjusted it lower and it seems that the float thingy will push the rod up to close the valve but it keeps flowing 😵💫
Try looking at this video, it might help th-cam.com/video/AOAfcrHCtOM/w-d-xo.html
@@FixitwithFowler yeah that’s the same one I have, thank you
No problem
How do I fix the water pipe that goes from the cistern to the toilet basin thanks IAM from the uk
Is it a white pipe?
Hey thank you I have same Siamp flush system and same problem.
Is there any way to make water fill up tank quicker wuth this system?
It's the inlet valve that controls the flow of water. You could try checking the isolation valve that feeds the toilet to check it Is fully open. If you have a look at my other toilet video on my channel
@@FixitwithFowler i was just tried to clean the flush diaphragm and put it back but water still seems to be running after tank fills,could there be other issues?
@sinntamang Yes, the overflow in modern toilets runs into the bowl so it's worth checking that the water level is lower than the overflow inside the cistern
Hello Mr.Fowler. I have watched the video & the part to remove from ciston looks just like the one i have, however I have twisted it but i cant lift it out, as an elderly person i am scared to force it too much in case i cause more damage, do you do repairs? any help will be appreciated. Dennis.
Morning Dennis, unfortunately, i don't do home visits. Have you released the clips on the flush unit? They are small lugs at the bottom which can be very tight.
Amazing worked a treat thank you!
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Thank you from Tahiti ❤
You're welcome 😊
Thank you, solutions worked great
I'm glad it worked, thanks
Great video (Mr) Fowler., helped a lot.. or is that your first name..? ; )
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Thanks Steve, This fixed my problem. Can you identify the flush mechanism in this video please? The Amazon universal washers link is broken. Cheers
Thanks for letting me know about the link. Unfortunately I don't know the make of the flush mechanism
Thanks Sir. Can you tell me the company name of the make of the system in which the rubber valve was fitted ?
Hi, unfortunately, i dont know the make of the flush valve. However, there are links to products in the video description if that helps.
I think it is a SIAMP, its the same as mine.
Thanks for your comment 👍
@@FixitwithFowler i watched your video and learned to remove the main body, the rubber has degraded so bad it is full of small holes lol, now i can await the replacement and four the new one. Although it's arriving tomorrow via Amazon lol, thanks Fowler!
@jrsc01. No problem, I'm glad the video has helped, and thanks for your comment 👍
Thanks for your helpful video!
Hi, thanks for your comment 👍 hopefully you have fixed your running toilet now!
Hi ya I’ve just watched this video and have that same dual system- but when you undone the push button where was the plastic catch that attaches to the actual system as I don’t know how to attach it back!!!
Oh im not sure which plastic catch you are referring too
Hi @FixitwithFowler - do you have a video on how to remove / repair the inlet valve for this system? The water doesn't stop filling and goes into the overflow / toilet after flushing. I've checked the flush valve seal and it's fine but I can't find a way to check the inlet valve and I'm not 100% sure what I need to check so that it stops the water continuing to run? Any help is much appreciated. Thanks
Hi, there is one on my channel. Just look through my videos. It's one of my first videos i did!
Hi bud - ive got the exact same toilet as this - do you know the brand name for it ?? My push button wont screw through after putting cistern lid back on - looking for a manual online - cheers
Hi, unfortunately i don't know the make.
great, thank you.
You are welcome!
Thx much from toronto. I will try now
Toronto, that's amazing! Hopefully, this video will help you out!
When I have checked for this issue the black ringed washer seems to actually be running off a black liquid everywhere. I know this can't be right but is it normal and/or a symptom of anything worse or can I just replace? I assume turning it over and putting it back in won't cut it!
The black liquid is coming from the rubber as it deteriorates. You could try just turning it over but a long term fix would be to replavce the rubber.
I have the same flushing mechanism, however, when turning the water back on, the water goes directly into the toilet pan, and does not fill the cistern. I've removed the lower seal as you did, cleaned it and put it back together, also made sure there is no residue in the bottom on the cistern where it seals, and the water still runs direckly into the pan, so a little confused?
It may be the cradle at the bottom thats letting the water flow straight through if its loose. Also does the toilet have an internal overflow?
@FixitwithFowler thank you for coming back to me. Yes, I have the same cistern/ configuration as the one in the video, however, top/ side entry for water connection as opposed to bottom entry. I've managed to sort it now, the flush mechanism wasn't quite seated tightly enough when clipping back in. After changing the diaphragm rubber seal in the float valve, water was continuing to flow into the pan via the internal overflow.. after many hrs and lot's of consideration, I discovered the little plastic/ rubber drum like grommet seated in the float arm was short of the arm when the float was lifted by the water level, therefore the seal stopping the water flowing didn't work.
I removed the grommet, packed it out a couple of millimetres, replaced it, which worked..the float arm now pushes the grommet when the water level rises, which activates the diaphragm seal ans stops the flow. Something so simple causing no end of issues!! Thanks again 👍
@roydenjones7541 No problem, im glad you managed to sort it out after all the problems. It's still cheaper than getting a plumber! Can i ask a favour and please consider subscribing to help me reach my 100k subscriber goal 😁
@FixitwithFowler it certainly is!
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Hi, I have the exact one in the video, can you tell me what model it is ?
does the replacement in the description above have the lugs to locate the system back in place ?
Hi, unfortunately, i don't know the model. I just cleaned the flush valve washer, and that was the job done. There isn't really any need to replace the whole unit. There are links in the description for the washers.
I have changed the washer but still gettung the problem
@@FixitwithFowler
Have you cleaned the seat? Where the washer seals in the toilet?
yeah cleaned all around the area where the unit clips in and where washer sits@@FixitwithFowler
Oh right, have you checked that the basket (thats the part that is fixed to the bottom of the cistern) is tight and cant be moved. If this is loose it can let water pass and it will leak directly into the pan
Thanks for the update and the way you explain things thanks once again for the efforts and for sharing this with us. You do deserve a very large danish beer in a good warm sommer day🤣👍🙏you save me money for that beer
Thanks for your comment, I will look forward to that beer 🍺 😀
Very helpful thanks
Glad it helped, thanks for your comment 👍
When I put my as you would call it plunger back in it does not push back up it stays down. So when I go to flush I can't push down is there away to fix that or is it just broke ? Hope you can help me
Unfortunately it sounds like its broke, however its hard to tell without seeing it!
Hi, this is the exact system I have, but my problem isn’t water leaking from the tank into bowl, but the inlet of water to the tank is taking too long to complete fill, and there’s like a small sprinkling of water from the contraption on the left hand side filling it up after flush, but I can’t unscrew the bolt thing. Are you able to advise or do a video? Thanks
I do have a video on a toilet not filling, that might help you out!
This is our exact cistern set up but the link to buy the replacement isn't working??
Oh sorry it's an older video. I will have a look later on today!
Thank you. I have found one on amazon which looks similar but not the same. It may just be an updated version but not sure it will work. Any advice from you is welcome!
Great informative video, this one and the one for the inlet valve. Thank you
@sarahbaxter5563 have you got the link so I can have a look?
I've put the link on here twice now but it keeps disappearing 🤔
I'm having a problem with the inlet diaphram not sure how to proceed any vis to help it's not allowing water in fast enough if I losing side cut off it runs too fast
Hi, yes i have a video about replacing the inlet valve, here it is! th-cam.com/video/AOAfcrHCtOM/w-d-xo.htmlsi=q1gx3RGzpLthiPjN it is one of my first videos so just bear that in mind!
Thanks for the second vid very helpful 😊
I have turned the isolation valve and was able to stop the water. Unfortunately I can't remove the flush system since it looks like it has been glued on.
Unfortunately that might be a job for a plumber, thats a shame.
Amazing thanks 🙏
No problem, I'm glad you liked the video 👍
Thanks 🙏
Helpful video! Also gotta say, I didn't expect a handyman to also have really fucking funny transitions (5:31) LMAO
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Why not test before you replace the lid just in case, thanks for the video.
Yeah, you could do if you wanted.
How do I know how to position all the parts back i took the system out separately as I didn’t realise it all came out together . I fixed the seal but caused another problem
A bit late now, but whenever you are doing something you are unsure about, you should always take photos, and then you will have something to reference. It might be worth looking for the manufacturer, then you can Google and look at images. Maybe that will help?
I know I wish I had I’ll know next time I’ve found it on Amazon but not clear enough for me to copy . I was so pleased with myself when I fixed the seal never had to do any home maintenance before . I’ll look online for manufacturers . Thankyou
@angrysheep5498 no problem, hopefully you will get it sorted 👍
If you cant get limescale off, soak in vinegar for a few mins. Going to have a go at fixing this problrm tomorrow. 🤞
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Hi were can I get a new unit for the flush one of the side is broken please
There are links in the video description 🙂
I have the same unit but the flush buttons lay a lot lower in the lid. Do you know if this can be adjusted? Thanks. Great video.
I am unsure but i can check on Monday
@@FixitwithFowler cheers. I see there are clips and what looks like segmented long collar but not sure if that is to do with adjusting it!
@davidbrockwell147 im away until monday so i can have a look then!
Very helpful cheers
Thanks for your comment 👍
Super thankful
No problem, did you manage to fix you toilet?
Can you help? I took the flush unit out and an extra bottom bit came out too. I separated the bits and sorted the rubber bit and screwed the unit back in. The cistern now leaks from where I screwed it out! Put it back in3 times and still leaks. The rubber bit at the bottom looks ok and it’s not cross threaded. What should I do?😢
Hi, there should be a cradle in the bottom that the flush unit fits into. Is that secure or does it just turn?
Hey! I’ve screwed it in tight. I don’t understand why it’s leaking 😢
@HazelP-ho2gy it should only turn about 90° to lock into place
Thanks 😊
How do.
Why might this running only happen when half flush is used, but not when both are pushed, plse?
Have you tried replacing or cleaning the flush seal?
@@FixitwithFowler going to do that for starters. Will let you know.
Thank you Sir!
You are welcome! Hope the running toilet video helped you!
Help!! - I live in Spain in a rented property. My landlord expects me to pay for repairs. The old cistern had a side arm and inside it had a traditional ball cock system. It stopped working and the landlord brought in his plumber and the plumber replaced the ball cock, and lever with a push button (on the side where the leaver had been) and a contraption similar to the one you show here, connected by a length of tubing (?) the pushing of the buttons results in the water flushing the bowl but then it remains in the dropped position and of course water escapes into the bowl until you open up the lid and push the inside (shuttle) down by hand.
We were told they didn't make ball cocks and levers any more, so have to have this system ( 🤔 huh? ) and the landlord won't replace the cistern with a new one. I'm damned if I want to keep paying for this but I need it to work - please advise what I should do 🙏🏻
It sounds like the flush mechanism is faulty. I would contact your landlord and get it replaced!
I got same flush
I mesh up balance stick which not fixed properly
I want to fix valve but with whole instruction
I have another toilet video on my channel which may help
Hy I can’t find the little tabs at the bottom to detach the whole thing
They are hard to see, probably best trying to feel with your hands.
I pulled my cistern lid off, not realising I had to loosen the button 🙄 Can this be fixed or will I have to buy another one? 🤦🏼♀️
Sorry for the late reply, you might be able to refit the lid and be ok.
Cheers mate. Worked a treat 👍👌Subd
That's brilliant. Thanks for subscribing!
How do you actually set the mechanism for a flush .. I've to hold my button
Might be worth noting that the other end of where the rubber seals could also do with a clean
Yeah thats a good shout! Thanks for your comment!
I changed the whole thing, gasket was almost same price as the whole assembly. Simple bayonet fit .
Then the diaphragm washer split on the in let valve , changed that , problem solved. Two weeks later more problems. On top of the inlet valve sits another thickish washer which had perished . £5 washer ( hard to get hold of ) or change the inlet valve.
What a mission , looked easy enough until I got down with the spanner at the entry point just above the isolation valve. The plastic nut type attachment is seated underneath ( obviously) but right up close to the whole toilet . Getting the spanner around is a nightmare . Took about an hour as you can only tighten it up like 10 degrees at at time .
Ughh. Hopefully it’s good for many more years
Bliney some mission but definitely cheaper than getting a plumber to do it. I do have a video about changing the inlet valve, and sometimes you can change the diapram in the inlet valve, obviously, depending on the manufacturer. Thanks for your comment!
@@FixitwithFowler ive changed the diaphragm washer about 4/5 times, usually perish after a few yrs. Used to be about £1.50, now at screwfix £5! And they have to be spot on when you replace them. Also, above on top there’s another washer but without the white pointy plastic bit. You have to prise off a plastic cap to access it. That can perish too. Can’t believe they can charge £5 for such a small thing .
And yes, re fitting the entry valve was a mission . Only a small gap between the toilet and the part that holds the water ,
That was the problem.
@@FixitwithFowler
I’ve just watched that video. You even undid the plastic washer but with one hand ! And you had loads of room. Wish I could post you a picture of my difficulty .
@peterkenworthy9219 These things can be a right pain to be fair. Access is the biggest issue and space like you said. Well, at least now you can use your toilet safe in the knowledge it's fully rebuilt 🤣. Please consider subscribing to help me reach my 50k subscriber goal 🤩
@@FixitwithFowler er, go on then
I’ll see what else you’ve posted . It cud be useful.
PS. With easier access it would have been much much easier.
And my replacement part was identical apart from that the entry was plastic and not copper , but seem to think it was exactly the same part .
Good well presented & informative video 👍
Hi, thanks for your comment on How to Fix a Running toilet video. I'm glad you liked it and found it informative.
Thanks buddy
No problem, let me know how you get on. It's a straightforward job to fix the toilet
Honestly i fixed it within 5 minutes.
Thank you so much,saved 100 bucks 🎉
Brilliant, that's what my channel is all about. Thanks for your comment 👍
Thumbs up
Thankyou
I can’t turn my central part u turned? It has no clips? It won’t stop filling up and making a noise:( pls help
Do you have an isolator under the toilet?
Just done this but it’s still not good , maybe I’ll have to buy a new seal
The water isn't going over the internal overflow, is it?
Super
Hope you found the toilet video useful 👍
My system is the opposite way round from yours. 😢
Hi, what do you mean the opposite way round?
The parts are the opposite side from yours. It keeps running. Does my head in. Lol
@75eleanor, it doesn't matter which side the filler is [ that's the part at the side]. The bit that matters is in the middle [the flush unit]. That's the part that you need to take out.
I can't even budge the screw to stop the water filling up. I'll get my bloke to have a go tomorrow. Lol
@75eleanor, you might need to adjust the filler instead. I have a video on how to replace the filler unit, that might be worth a look
My fill value is not stopping :(
Tip: Temporary solution until that I can spend 300 euro to pay someone to fix it is to stop the water feed when you see the water floading and comming out of the toilet. That a temporary solution. Anything related to pipes, if it's the toilet, sink, bath, tap, and also the heat system is very complicated system and these days it's designed that you can't do it yourself. They make it that way so you'll always be depended on plumbers and they will milk you. Every ~1-2 year I need to pay 300 euro to a plumber to fix the toilet. Piping it's the most expensive by far then any other thing. Wahshing machine? most of the time you can do it yourself. Same for other things. I only need to call a plumber to fix things, everything else I can do myself. Things like toilet is the most complicated devices ever made and it's been designed so only plumbers can touch it. I have a tempurary solution until that I can spend 300 euro to fix it, not including parts.
Can't see what your doing with the writing on screen 😢
If anyone watches this and it doesn't work ...
I have a solution.
This exact model of toilet.
The toilet was constantly flushing, and I knew this behaviour from another toilet - the diaphragm was ruptured ... a £5 fix
But, why was the previous diaphragm ruptured?
I couldn't care. I replaced the part and it seemed to work fine ... for one day
Maybe I hadn't put it in right?
I tried again - and it seemed to be fine.
And then it happened again ...
And again ...
And again ...
...
Eventually, I took the decision to remove the intake valve and inspect it - the TH-cam plumbers suggested a simple twist to the left - and off we go ...
It didn't work - I twisted to the right and left, and even did the jitterbug ... eventually, it just came off in my hand ... I still don't know how.
I inspected the pipe - and my face fell flat on the floor ...
A large piece of grit had lodged itself in the tube (that's what's in my water supply!)
Even when I had dislodged it previously, and all seemed to be normal, water pressure made it block the tube again.
And when it did, the water pressure that escaped around it was so high that it was impossible for the valve to close and stop the toilet continuously filling.
A piece of grit in the pipe.
No problems since.
Hope that helps somebody.
Thanks for your in-depth comment. It's strange to have grit in your cold water supply. Have you had any work done recently or work in the street that could affect the water supply? The only reason I ask is because the same grit could be entering your boiler, and that is definitely something you don't want to happen.
@@FixitwithFowler Nobody has invaded our water supply since we moved in 10 years ago.
The only serious plumbing work we had done was a new boiler, about 5 years ago. The previous one broke down due to water flooding its system
We were without hot water for 2 weeks during that winter - mainly because Haart lettings, the agent, pretended to fix the problem and case closed, when all they had done was sent a plumber round to assess the damage.
Eventually - even after their fibs about how they had informed the Landlady and were just waiting to hear back from her ...
... the landlady did actually hear about how she might probably need to fork out for a new boiler ...
... she sent her OWN plumber round - and he was superb. I saw him talking to her on the phone ... "yeah - the boiler's gone. They've been without hot water for two weeks!"
She instructed her plumber to tell me to bypass Haart completely - and directly come to him if it happened again.
But I don't think that's where the grit came from.
We suffer from low water pressure - and the guy that came around to change our kitchen taps earlier this year remarked that even hot water was low pressure, suggesting something wrong in the boiler
We got through the winter ok - but when the radiators come on, it smells like steaming smelly socks - it's horrible ,, what causes that? (I've looked - there's no smelly socks lodged down the back of any of the radiators!)
Such a faff compared to the good old fashioned and very simple ballcock system
Yeah I agree, alot to go wrong!