Hi Amazing video, mine has been repeatly filling for a while and i was dreading opening it up as the bathroom fitters has completed tiled in , no access apart from the flushing buttton and when i moved the pan . all stripped down and took locally to get the new washers the whole system while out and stripped down, but no local suppliers havent seen my system before WDI and wont sell me the washer/seal separartly , where can i buy this from ?
Love the video. I'm an odd job man, (not a plumber or electrician) and get asked to fix loads of things around offices and I'm expected to be able to fix everything. You saved me a load of headaches to simply fix this toilet and they think I'm a magician! I wish all the 'fix it' videos were so to the point, I just want a fast honest clear explanation so I can get on, do the job and get onto fixing the next thing. I fixed my own toilet in 30 seconds which has been running for 2 or 3 years because I was too busy and it looked too complicated for me to bother with until I was forced to research how to fix one for a client!! Many thanks.
Oh my god, as a single gal with a mortgage, no spare cash or family nearby to help, this video has saved my ass! Thank you so much. I adjusted the valve under the toilet itself (rather than mess with anything in the cistern) and it worked instantly. I’m SO relieved. Thanks again - totally grateful to you.
Job done. Slight nick on rubber would have never found this out without this tutorial. Great job saved me a ton of work (been driving us mad for weeks)
I never thought I could enjoy a video teaching plumbing so much that after I identified the problem, fixed my flusher (thanks to you), I came back and watched the rest of the video simply to watch it and learn more. If there was ever a sign of extraordinary teaching abilities, that would be it.
Amazing. I had no clue that the valve came apart. Popped mine and discovered a blister type defect on the bottom seal. Removed the blister, reassembled the valve, turned the water back on and no more continuous running. Brilliant. Thank you mate for uploading this.
Thanks mate. Took out WC while renovating house. Water running straight into pan , cistern not filling. Took your tip about washer not seating. Noticed the washer was curling upwards slightly. Took it off turned it upside down. Mow curling slightly downward. Fully sealing . Thanks mate. Really helpful. 👍👍👍👍
Great video thanks. Your first tip worked for me. Our flush was running for about 10 mins after pressing. I tighten the valve slightly and this seems to have solved it. The cistern takes approximately 20 seconds longer to fill but it's far better than the flush continuing 10 minutes later!
Thank you for explaining the causes of this problem. My flusher unit was invisibly leaking water into the bowl very very slowly and what I could hear was the ballcock slightly hissing water to constantly maintain the water level. Your video gave me the confidence that I could just unclip and remove the flusher unit to have a look. I unclipped the unit, wiped away some gunk from around the seal, clipped it back in. I think I need a new seal as it looks like its perishing but at least I know you can just buy these and you don't need to replace the entire unit. I've subscribed by way of a thank you.
Thanks for this! I have watched several videos about over-filling loos tonight, and so far yours was the only one to suggest tightening the valve under the loo which appears to have done the trick! I must have unknowingly loosened it when I recently did some deep cleaning round the back of the loo! Also, thanks for having such a straightforward, fluent and clear video to watch. There are so many out there done with wonky phones or cameras, it drives me nuts trying to get any info out of them when I'm already pissed off and frustrated by something thats broken.
Fixed my toilet! Thank you so much. My springy outlet hole valve thingy wasn't springy, so I added a DIY spring to make it shut after flushing. Your video explained how it worked, so this helped me bodge it.
I followed the advice at 3:42 of the video: I ran my fingers round the bottom of the unit with it still in situ and I repaired the fault. Total cost of the fix: wet fingers! Brilliant video.
Just had this happen to me for the first time and i called the first plumber i found, he told me i had to replace my entire toilet! i said he was having a laugh! Thank god i found your video, only had something stuck under the rim. cheers mate!
Thanks mate my toilet was running for a bit everytime I flushed it .was thinking it was done went and priced new syphon and the rest.turned the water pressure down. Working great again. Thanks bro saved me .Time and money 👍👍
Thanks plumberparts! Problem was exactly as you outlined. Bit of plastic from those toilet blue got jammed in the plunger seal. Cleared that and presto, problem solved. Though the connecting steel hose from the mains to the cistern also decided to give way at the same time. Had to change that as well. So aside from a strained back from all the bending over, everything is good. Thanks again!
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Excellent video, solved my problem in 20 mins by simply cleaning a tiny bit of scale from the rubber at the base of the large tube that should normally seal - it was hard to twist off the tube in the first place and the plastic seems so brittle it seems likely to break forcing it off when twisting the tube anti-clockwise - maybe I was using the wrong technique getting the tube off to get to the seal attached to the bottom of the tube to clean it.
Worthy sub, absolutely solved my problem, I’m by no means a handyman and would never have thought of checking the washer, nice one fella, very appreciated
Great explanation and helped me solve my never ending dual flush trickle. Reversed the seal and applied a little Vaseline, adjusted the float and stopped back the isolator valve a bit.
Good tips, love the energy, good lad, its simple but mostly people dont even think to fix whats there, they just replace and pay more than required, experience and knowledge are valued, many thanks 🎉👍👍
Good video. I replaced the full flush and still had the same problem then worked out the water was escaping UNDER the flush system. I hadn't tightened the big plastic nut underneath the cistern tight enough. Once I did this it's perfect. Still like the video and the way you've explained all the components - and love your little test system in the shed!
Very useful, thank you for sharing your knowledge. I have had this problem at a flat that is rarely used and due to the build up of calcium in the pipes when the water is turned on again, the flush is obstructed. You described the problem and the solutions very well.
You have just saved us! I had my hand in the loo with water gushing out like in the movies! we've just moved into a new place and we don't know where the main water tap is so we were in a big panic. our loo was having this exact problem and we have fixed it now - thank you so much! I feel I have learnt a lot!
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James ,Thanks Mate toilet sorted it was the blue toilet block that the Mrs put into the tank and a bit had got inside the seal and it wasn't closing properly, took the piece out cleaned it and it Fixed it ,Thankyou 👍👍
Good stuff, I just turned the seal upside down & also seemed to be having an issue with my button which is screw on & was very lose, sorting the 2 out fixed it & saved a £60 plumber fee with no doubt an extra rip off on parts. Cheers pal,
Brilliant, thank you. I've recently had new toilets fitted and the problem you described on here are what's happening to my cloakroom cystern. Hopefully i'll be able to fix the problem. As a diy er, i've never had to deal with these more modern systems. Thanks again
Your video was very helpful. I pull the flash regulator out, clean it, tight it properly and fix it back. Now the toilet flashes properly without any water running into the seat after flash . Thank you very much. I guess there is no need for me to call the plumber now 🤗
I told my husband the toilet problem. And he got worried that that'll cost so much fr a plumber. After he left I saw your video and that's it! It was indeed a quick fix. My worries gone. His too.. hahaha. Thank you so much James!! 💜💜
HOLD TIGHT! 🤣 thank you so much, James I have fixed my running toilet by cleaning the rubber seal under the warm tap in the sink ,cheers dude, I’v SUBCRIBED 😁👍
Thank you very much for this video! I managed to fix the toilet myself because of it without calling out a plumber, and couldn't believe how simple it was. I've now moved my cistern block further away so it doesn't get trapped again - oops!
Fantastic video mate, very clear and easy to understand, saved me from calling out a plumber during the festive month have a wonderful Christmas and New year mate.
Very helpful indeed . Just replaced a Siamp Skipper. Was easy … HOWEVER . despite setting up the new one exactly as the original it wouldn’t push up the float quite as far and consequently when I replaced the push button it wasn’t as far up and wouldn’t give a good flush .. scratched my head and then moved two plastic things to push up,the release mech further and then job done . Puzzling when it’s a like for like product .
Mate you absolute legend which I'd watched this, I thought the float was knackered, but not opened the plunger and the paper off those toilet bloo things was stuck under the seal!!
Unfortunately, I could not access the isolation valve due to space issues, but I pulled the flush out, gave it a clean, and that seems to have fixed it. Thanks for the video. If you do have a blue block in the cistern, I would advise wearing gloves, as my hands now look like a Smurfs.
Thank you so much. I watched your video and with a simple tweak I fixed the problem. An invaluable RUclips if you're somebody like me who hasn't a clue about DIY or plumbing.
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Hi Amazing video, mine has been repeatly filling for a while and i was dreading opening it up as the bathroom fitters has completed tiled in , no access apart from the flushing buttton and when i moved the pan . all stripped down and took locally to get the new washers the whole system while out and stripped down, but no local suppliers havent seen my system before WDI and wont sell me the washer/seal separartly , where can i buy this from ?
Love the video. I'm an odd job man, (not a plumber or electrician) and get asked to fix loads of things around offices and I'm expected to be able to fix everything. You saved me a load of headaches to simply fix this toilet and they think I'm a magician! I wish all the 'fix it' videos were so to the point, I just want a fast honest clear explanation so I can get on, do the job and get onto fixing the next thing. I fixed my own toilet in 30 seconds which has been running for 2 or 3 years because I was too busy and it looked too complicated for me to bother with until I was forced to research how to fix one for a client!! Many thanks.
Oh my god, as a single gal with a mortgage, no spare cash or family nearby to help, this video has saved my ass! Thank you so much. I adjusted the valve under the toilet itself (rather than mess with anything in the cistern) and it worked instantly. I’m SO relieved. Thanks again - totally grateful to you.
I've very happy to hear that! Well done...pat yourself on the back/have a pint!
I’ve just flushed the toilet in my new place at 1:00am and this happens. I tried the first tip and it worked! Thank you, you’re a lifesaver!
Yay! 😎
PERFECT! Stopped instantly on turning the screw - could’ve saved myself six weeks of wasted water if only I’d found this tip earlier 😊👍🏼
WHAT SCREW ??? CUZ I DIDNT UNDERSTAND ANYTHING HE WAS SAYING . WAY TO FAST FOR ME☹️
Job done. Slight nick on rubber would have never found this out without this tutorial. Great job saved me a ton of work (been driving us mad for weeks)
I never thought I could enjoy a video teaching plumbing so much that after I identified the problem, fixed my flusher (thanks to you), I came back and watched the rest of the video simply to watch it and learn more.
If there was ever a sign of extraordinary teaching abilities, that would be it.
Speaking of signs, does the one one the radiator say "Never Mind The Ballcocks"?
Amazing. I had no clue that the valve came apart. Popped mine and discovered a blister type defect on the bottom seal. Removed the blister, reassembled the valve, turned the water back on and no more continuous running. Brilliant. Thank you mate for uploading this.
Thanks
Thanks mate. Took out WC while renovating house.
Water running straight into pan , cistern not filling.
Took your tip about washer not seating.
Noticed the washer was curling upwards slightly. Took it off turned it upside down. Mow curling slightly downward.
Fully sealing .
Thanks mate.
Really helpful.
👍👍👍👍
Great video thanks. Your first tip worked for me. Our flush was running for about 10 mins after pressing. I tighten the valve slightly and this seems to have solved it. The cistern takes approximately 20 seconds longer to fill but it's far better than the flush continuing 10 minutes later!
Thank you for explaining the causes of this problem. My flusher unit was invisibly leaking water into the bowl very very slowly and what I could hear was the ballcock slightly hissing water to constantly maintain the water level. Your video gave me the confidence that I could just unclip and remove the flusher unit to have a look. I unclipped the unit, wiped away some gunk from around the seal, clipped it back in. I think I need a new seal as it looks like its perishing but at least I know you can just buy these and you don't need to replace the entire unit. I've subscribed by way of a thank you.
Thanks for this! I have watched several videos about over-filling loos tonight, and so far yours was the only one to suggest tightening the valve under the loo which appears to have done the trick! I must have unknowingly loosened it when I recently did some deep cleaning round the back of the loo!
Also, thanks for having such a straightforward, fluent and clear video to watch. There are so many out there done with wonky phones or cameras, it drives me nuts trying to get any info out of them when I'm already pissed off and frustrated by something thats broken.
Great tip about simply reducing the water inlet pressure a touch. Worked a treat for me! Cheers!
Thank you. Your advice to half close the valve worked perfectly. Stress over. What a great video
Fixed my toilet! Thank you so much. My springy outlet hole valve thingy wasn't springy, so I added a DIY spring to make it shut after flushing. Your video explained how it worked, so this helped me bodge it.
Nice one buddy. You've just saved me time and money. Just adjusted the valve. SORTED!! Thanks.
No worries mate!
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Tony Snell me too, just reduced the water flow and problem solved, amazing!
I followed the advice at 3:42 of the video: I ran my fingers round the bottom of the unit with it still in situ and I repaired the fault. Total cost of the fix: wet fingers! Brilliant video.
Thank you....very well explained
Excellent vid mate. No BS and presented like a pro with lots of energy. Wish all youtube vids were like this.
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Just had this happen to me for the first time and i called the first plumber i found, he told me i had to replace my entire toilet! i said he was having a laugh!
Thank god i found your video, only had something stuck under the rim. cheers mate!
Wow!! thanks for the tip about reducing inlet water pressure. Solved the problem . Thank you!!!
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Concise precise information good work thank you fixed my issues.
Thanks mate my toilet was running for a bit everytime I flushed it .was thinking it was done went and priced new syphon and the rest.turned the water pressure down. Working great again. Thanks bro saved me .Time and money 👍👍
Thanks plumberparts! Problem was exactly as you outlined. Bit of plastic from those toilet blue got jammed in the plunger seal. Cleared that and presto, problem solved. Though the connecting steel hose from the mains to the cistern also decided to give way at the same time. Had to change that as well. So aside from a strained back from all the bending over, everything is good. Thanks again!
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Thanks for sharing! This helped us to sort this problem in seconds - cheers!
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Excellent video, solved my problem in 20 mins by simply cleaning a tiny bit of scale from the rubber at the base of the large tube that should normally seal - it was hard to twist off the tube in the first place and the plastic seems so brittle it seems likely to break forcing it off when twisting the tube anti-clockwise - maybe I was using the wrong technique getting the tube off to get to the seal attached to the bottom of the tube to clean it.
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Moved the isolating valve from 6 o’clock to 10 past eight. Job done.
Many thanks for this video. Out loo started doing this and I've fixed it for zero cost.
Showed this to the missis she was able to fix it and finish off my dinner well done 👍
Worthy sub, absolutely solved my problem, I’m by no means a handyman and would never have thought of checking the washer, nice one fella, very appreciated
Thanks mate , worked a treat by turning the water off half way to allow it to fill up 👍🏻
Great explanation and helped me solve my never ending dual flush trickle. Reversed the seal and applied a little Vaseline, adjusted the float and stopped back the isolator valve a bit.
Good tips, love the energy, good lad, its simple but mostly people dont even think to fix whats there, they just replace and pay more than required, experience and knowledge are valued, many thanks 🎉👍👍
Excellent. I tried the first thing you suggested, which was tightening the valve.....and it worked. Thank you
Brilliant, thank you! You saved me replacing the entire valve, I just needed to adjust the float that was too high!
Seven years later ! Thanks for your great advice , managed to fix my loo today . I am a very happy bunny !
Worked a treat for me! Saved me calling a plumber 👌
Good video. I replaced the full flush and still had the same problem then worked out the water was escaping UNDER the flush system. I hadn't tightened the big plastic nut underneath the cistern tight enough. Once I did this it's perfect.
Still like the video and the way you've explained all the components - and love your little test system in the shed!
Thanks 🙏 it’s 6am I’ve finished 2 bottles of wine and I’ve decided to fix the toilet, seems easy
Thank you so much James 😊 my toilet has finally stopped trickling and its all thanks to you👍👍👍 subscribed
Thank you so much!! Saved me calling plumber out 👍👍👍
That first tip nipped it right in the bud! Thanks so much for the no fluff video. That running noise was doing my head right in! ;)
Very useful, thank you for sharing your knowledge. I have had this problem at a flat that is rarely used and due to the build up of calcium in the pipes when the water is turned on again, the flush is obstructed. You described the problem and the solutions very well.
Cheers mate. No worries!
Expert advice. Thank you!!
Number 1 plumber explains it all the best
Thank you. Running cistern now fixed … by me. Grateful for your video 👏👏
Adjusting the flow rate fixed it! . . . Great video and advice. Rather than manufacturers printed user guides I now go to strait to RUclips
Thanks so much, mate! Both the flushing and this other issue I discovered have now been fixed. 👍 👍
You have just saved us! I had my hand in the loo with water gushing out like in the movies! we've just moved into a new place and we don't know where the main water tap is so we were in a big panic. our loo was having this exact problem and we have fixed it now - thank you so much! I feel I have learnt a lot!
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A fantastic detailed informative video!👍
I wish I could like this video twice, great job!
James ,Thanks Mate toilet sorted it was the blue toilet block that the Mrs put into the tank and a bit had got inside the seal and it wasn't closing properly, took the piece out cleaned it and it Fixed it ,Thankyou 👍👍
Good stuff, I just turned the seal upside down & also seemed to be having an issue with my button which is screw on & was very lose, sorting the 2 out fixed it & saved a £60 plumber fee with no doubt an extra rip off on parts. Cheers pal,
Brilliant, thank you. I've recently had new toilets fitted and the problem you described on here are what's happening to my cloakroom cystern. Hopefully i'll be able to fix the problem. As a diy er, i've never had to deal with these more modern systems. Thanks again
So useful. Thank you for these videos, I'm just starting to get myself trained and these give some much needed context I can refer my learning to
Really helpful. Covered all the possible reasons for the constant flow - including and it was a piece of lime grout beneath the seal
Brilliant video, sorted my leaking toilet a treat, and saved me ££££. Thanks
Dude grew up during UK Garage phase. Love it. LOL This video did help me and reminded me of DJ EZ - Pure Garage 1
"No wee-wees or poo-poos" Hahahaha - another great video buddy, cheers man, much appreciated
One of the best video’s on the subject, thanks!
I sorted my not dropping down syphon unit by decreasing the amount of water simply half tuned the screw on the inlet pipe THANKS YOU ARE A GEM !
Thank you. Toilet fixed 🎉
Your video was very helpful. I pull the flash regulator out, clean it, tight it properly and fix it back. Now the toilet flashes properly without any water running into the seat after flash . Thank you very much. I guess there is no need for me to call the plumber now 🤗
Thanks for the tip, I reduced the filling rate and it worked.👍
Empowered me today! Thanks pal 😊
Thank you! This was really helpful 🙏
Many thanks for your helpful video. It worked a treat.
It worked in 30 seconds. Thanks
Loving the plastic tub vids so much easier to see whats going on than trying to see in the dark in someones grotty old cistern keep up the good work
No worries Charlie!
thanks James! a slight turn away from fully open with the screwdriver and its sorted!! thank you!!!!!
I told my husband the toilet problem. And he got worried that that'll cost so much fr a plumber. After he left I saw your video and that's it! It was indeed a quick fix. My worries gone. His too.. hahaha. Thank you so much James!! 💜💜
Brilliant. 2second fix and full bragging rights, thank you.
Absolutely brilliant mate. Thank you.
Awesome. Bit of cistern block got stuck in the plunger. Fixed in seconds thanks to you. Cheers.
Thanks for your all your tips
Brilliant thank mate your always straight to the point with the simple troubleshooting first. Thanks so much.
HOLD TIGHT! 🤣 thank you so much, James I have fixed my running toilet by cleaning the rubber seal under the warm tap in the sink ,cheers dude, I’v SUBCRIBED 😁👍
Hi James, Brilliant clear demonstration of how to fix trickling after flush. Keep it real!
Watched this, ordered the part (rubber ring £2.50) toilet fixed. Thanks👍👌
Thanks for this! It worked a dream, and earned you a sub 😃
Woohoo!
Thanks mate, saved me going to plumbers. Although it takes ages for the water to fill but we just try not to use that one if possible.
Thank you very much for this video! I managed to fix the toilet myself because of it without calling out a plumber, and couldn't believe how simple it was. I've now moved my cistern block further away so it doesn't get trapped again - oops!
Hey found this old video followed it and managed to get our downstairs loo working again, thanks dude!
No worries, Dude! 👍
Thank you, it was so easy of you to explain the toilet cistern
Fantastic video mate, very clear and easy to understand, saved me from calling out a plumber during the festive month have a wonderful Christmas and New year mate.
Never thought I'd hear "check out our toilet playlist" on RUclips... great help, thanks.
But did you though?! 😎
+plumberparts lol, excellent advice though. replaced the whole thing in the end. the doughnut was made of foam!?!
Thank you, James! This is just what I needed to know. You are a great teacher!
Very helpful indeed . Just replaced a Siamp Skipper. Was easy … HOWEVER . despite setting up the new one exactly as the original it wouldn’t push up the float quite as far and consequently when I replaced the push button it wasn’t as far up and wouldn’t give a good flush .. scratched my head and then moved two plastic things to push up,the release mech further and then job done . Puzzling when it’s a like for like product .
Awesome info thank you very much. It was sediment stuck under the seat sorted in seconds
Brilliant! The lid had come off the flusher and was blocking the valve coming down - thanks so much.
Mate you absolute legend which I'd watched this, I thought the float was knackered, but not opened the plunger and the paper off those toilet bloo things was stuck under the seal!!
Unfortunately, I could not access the isolation valve due to space issues, but I pulled the flush out, gave it a clean, and that seems to have fixed it. Thanks for the video.
If you do have a blue block in the cistern, I would advise wearing gloves, as my hands now look like a Smurfs.
Thank you so much. I watched your video and with a simple tweak I fixed the problem. An invaluable RUclips if you're somebody like me who hasn't a clue about DIY or plumbing.
Cheers for this! Turned out I had a kink in the water pipe reducing the water flow!
Thanks, the problem with mine was the blue water tablet residue had got stuck, so cleared it all out and working great again