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[TobyC]

Away from all this depressing talk about weaponry, we’ve had this annoying tiny leak in the downstairs toilet. I tried fixing it with tape but, of course, that didn’t work. So, a plumber was found and he called this morning to fix it properly.

This is what he found. The elbow connection had developed a tiny pinhole somehow and that was the cause of the leak. He said he’d never seen anything like it and was at a loss to know how it could have happened.

He swapped it out and changed a couple of dodgy seals in the flush mechanism while he was here. Problem solved.

This is the pipe. The hole is just visible.

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steve

Somebody shot it with a BB gun.

I remember sitting on the couch with an old worn out BB gun aiming into the kitchen at a plastic bottle of dish soap, I figured it would just bounce off, but somehow it broke the bottle completely in half! Soap dumped out everywhere! For some reason that was the funniest thing ever.

 

[Chris]

Away from all this depressing talk about weaponry, we’ve had this annoying tiny leak in the downstairs toilet. I tried fixing it with tape but, of course, that didn’t work. So, a plumber was found and he called this morning to fix it properly.

This is what he found. The elbow connection had developed a tiny pinhole somehow and that was the cause of the leak. He said he’d never seen anything like it and was at a loss to know how it could have happened.

He swapped it out and changed a couple of dodgy seals in the flush mechanism while he was here. Problem solved.

This is the pipe. The hole is just visible.

View attachment 165589

steve

This weekend the downstairs toilet won't flush, think it needs a new mechanism. Next week we get the fun of trying to find a plumber who will answer the phone and turn up when they say they will.

 

[R181]

This weekend the downstairs toilet won't flush, think it needs a new mechanism. Next week we get the fun of trying to find a plumber who will answer the phone and turn up when they say they will.

Around here that is a common problem to get anyone to show up to do a job when called and arrive when they say they will. There are things I'd like to get done but will only go to the rigmarole when absolutely necessary.

Bob

 

[Paper Plane]

This weekend the downstairs toilet won't flush, think it needs a new mechanism. Next week we get the fun of trying to find a plumber who will answer the phone and turn up when they say they will.

Our bloke turned up on the time and date quoted in his message. Reasonable rates too.

I’d pass on his number, if you were anywhere near the Howden/ Goole/Selby area, which I’m guessing you aren’t.

steve

 

[Twelvefret]

At leea

This weekend the downstairs toilet won't flush, think it needs a new mechanism. Next week we get the fun of trying to find a plumber who will answer the phone and turn up when they say they will.

Watch a YouTube video. Those internal mechanisms are easy to change out. Just remember to turn off the water supply.

 

[Chris]

Our bloke turned up on the time and date quoted in his message. Reasonable rates too.

I’d pass on his number, if you were anywhere near the Howden/ Goole/Selby area, which I’m guessing you aren’t.

steve

Thank you, but I’m a cough and a spit from Scotland.

 

[TobyC]

This weekend the downstairs toilet won't flush, think it needs a new mechanism. Next week we get the fun of trying to find a plumber who will answer the phone and turn up when they say they will.

Toilets are super easy to work on guys, give it a shot.

 

[Chris]

Thanks to @Twelvefret and @TobyC I've researched this and it does look as though swapping out the mechanism is something I could do myself. I'll give it a go.

 

[R181]

Thanks to @Twelvefret and @TobyC I've researched this and it does look as though swapping out the mechanism is something I could do myself. I'll give it a go.

Yea, there is always plan B if it doesn't work out.

Bob

 

[chazt]

Thanks to @Twelvefret and @TobyC I've researched this and it does look as though swapping out the mechanism is something I could do myself. I'll give it a go.

I’ve done it myself. If I can swap out the mechanism, anyone can. Give it a try Chris. You can always call in the pro if it doesn’t work.

 

[Chris]

In the words of Jeremy Clarkson - I did a thing!

Today I have learned a lot about toilets, I also replaced the inlet valve assembly as the original had a plastic tail and the threads were knackered, probably from being enthusiastically tightened when it was fitted. The toilet is now flushing, with dual flush capability that it didn't have before, and is filling more quickly thanks to the new inlet valve.

Thank you all for the support and encouragement, I wouldn't have tackled the job otherwise.

 

[Twelvefret]

In the words of Jeremy Clarkson - I did a thing!

Today I have learned a lot about toilets, I also replaced the inlet valve assembly as the original had a plastic tail and the threads were knackered, probably from being enthusiastically tightened when it was fitted. The toilet is now flushing, with dual flush capability that it didn't have before, and is filling more quickly thanks to the new inlet valve.

Thank you all for the support and encouragement, I wouldn't have tackled the job otherwise.

Congratulations! Now, about replacing those front disk brake pads.

 

[TobyC]

In the words of Jeremy Clarkson - I did a thing!

Today I have learned a lot about toilets, I also replaced the inlet valve assembly as the original had a plastic tail and the threads were knackered, probably from being enthusiastically tightened when it was fitted. The toilet is now flushing, with dual flush capability that it didn't have before, and is filling more quickly thanks to the new inlet valve.

Thank you all for the support and encouragement, I wouldn't have tackled the job otherwise.

 

[Twelvefret]

Once asked a person why they didn’t consider new options. He replied it was because he had to overcome inertia, or the tendency to do nothing. YouTube has inspired us all that we can learn from others how to do something the right way. Apprenticeships are really the best way to learn which includes both sitting at the feet and doing.

 

[MntnMan62]

I got mine during Covid with no appointment, just stood in line where you get your drivers license. You’ll need a birth certificate, passport if you have one, your drivers license, and a two proofs of resident like property tax and utilities. The process itself is quick. When I moved to another state, I went to a small town and got it done in 10 minutes.

I drove the two hours down to Salem. The entire process took 40 minutes, my friend cancelled lunch due to a couple meetings that came up so I stopped at a diner, had breakfast and headed home. Now just waiting for the new license to arrive.