REPLACE A TOILET SIPHON, how to replace or repair a broken toilet siphon diaphragm, plumbing/DIY

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  • Опубликовано: 20 янв 2025

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  • @tomkatgastraining
    @tomkatgastraining  Год назад +6

    ruclips.net/video/NMHGGmQQLWo/видео.html
    Link to duel flush siphon on a close coupled wc

    • @shotokanbiker
      @shotokanbiker Год назад

      What do you do if you don't have a flushpipe, we have a porcelain base butted up to porcelain tank

    • @tomkatgastraining
      @tomkatgastraining  Год назад

      @@shotokanbiker ruclips.net/video/NMHGGmQQLWo/видео.htmlsi=-OMrohHJG6wAduBn
      Follow this video

  • @jamjamsc26
    @jamjamsc26 3 года назад +63

    I live with my mom and was able to watch this video get our toilet flushing again without having to pay a plumber to come over. Very informative and detailed. Thank you so much!! I feel very accomplished and proud of myself! Any woman can do it!

    • @esecallum
      @esecallum 3 года назад +2

      send him £29. he saved you 80

    • @Davidthomasv8
      @Davidthomasv8 3 года назад

      Very useful information 👍

    • @paultttownsend3168
      @paultttownsend3168 2 года назад

      Well done

    • @kathydoyle1857
      @kathydoyle1857 2 года назад +1

      @jamjamsc26
      I'm here a year later 2022, and left another comment just now (please see, I'm after advice).
      I'm same as you with my mum.
      Great that you did the job yourself. Well done! Although I've always done my own decorating etc and even fitted two new ceiling lights in the past, this job has got me worried. My toilet is the push button type and I don't know anything about plumbing.
      Can't afford a plumber, I know I'll get ripped off (with only 2 weeks to go before Christmas 2022)🥴.

  • @andydaniel3070
    @andydaniel3070 7 месяцев назад +7

    13:23 "The smooth goes to the bottom of the siphon". OMG THANK YOU! This is the fourth video I've watched on this subject and yours is the first one to include this small but vital piece of information.

  • @trance_trousers
    @trance_trousers 2 года назад +5

    I've just fixed my toilet thanks to this video! Initially it was leaking from where the pipe enters the toilet itself. It's been like this for months if not years. I'd tried to seal it several times with only temporary success. I had no idea it was a simple as replacing a rubber fitting! Then, just recently, it's been getting more and more difficult to flush the toilet, until a couple of days ago it just became impossible. A quick RUclips search and I found this video! Not only have I managed to get the toilet flushing again but I've also fixed the leaky flush pipe! What I will say is that the nut under the cistern needs to be done up stupidly tight. I kept having leaks until I did it up really REALLY tight. Total cost was less than £15, and that included the pliers I needed to buy as well! Thank you for your help 🙂

  • @TheLucylunn
    @TheLucylunn Год назад +2

    Toilet decided to go and break a couple of days before Christmas! To avoid high call-out fees or a lengthy wait into the New Year I decided to see if I could fix the problem myself. I come across this video and it was great!! I’m a complete novice but I found Derek very easy to follow. I was able to replace the syphon on a close coupled toilet in under an hour, and that was taking my time and taking the opportunity to give the cistern a good clean behind it.
    The replacement syphon cost a little under £7 and works perfectly. Thank you very much!

  • @CowmanUK
    @CowmanUK 2 года назад +10

    I just fixed my toilet thanks to you and this video. Excellent, thank you so much! There's no way we could afford a plumber, we do have insurance cover for such things but there's a £60 excess and considering I just fixed it myself for next to nothing, I can't thank you enough.

  • @davidcassidy8390
    @davidcassidy8390 Год назад

    Thanks buddy. I Fixed my toilet siphon in no time thanks to your vid.

  • @chisroar
    @chisroar Год назад +1

    I saw a video where the design of the toilet required removing the whole cistern from the wall! I am so glad my toilet was like this video. Very easy to follow, job done in about 20 minutes. I was unable to remove the pipe due to bad design around the toilet, so used the old washers, but so far it hasn't leaked. Excellent.

  • @nataliewaltersFullkarateclass
    @nataliewaltersFullkarateclass 3 года назад +8

    Thank you very much managed to fix my toilet from this video, never attempted any plumbing before in my life, this video easy to follow, thanks again

  • @hamradioop5777
    @hamradioop5777 2 года назад +1

    Wonderful information. A big thank you for explaining the different WC types, I would have purchased the wrong parts until I watched your video. Very nicely done and thank you for your time and effort.

  • @Commonsensenotsocommon
    @Commonsensenotsocommon 8 месяцев назад +1

    this was super helpful. I just got quoted £240 for changing the siphon and £350 for changing the cistern. Now I can see how easy it is I feel that the price is ridiculous. Many thanks.

  • @jbyeats
    @jbyeats Год назад

    Very many thanks DEREK for your most informative video.
    Replaced my siphon this morning - saving a lot of hastle and money .
    First class explanation and demonstration . Well done.

  • @mikemccarthy4148
    @mikemccarthy4148 Год назад

    Thank you , I have wondered how the modern systems function. I do appreciate how clearly you presented it.

  • @JohnLawler-oc8wt
    @JohnLawler-oc8wt Год назад

    Derek you are the man l loved the story about where crapping came from!!! But you have just answered about an issue that l have at the moment and l thank you for that. Keep up the great work believe me it is appreciated!!!

  • @naranchauhan3249
    @naranchauhan3249 3 года назад +3

    Thanks a lot, for showing us the method to replace the Syphon. We are having this similar problem. I have the confidence to do it myself now.I am a pensioner, so this will save me some money. You are brilliant at teaching practical methods.

  • @Thompsett
    @Thompsett 2 года назад

    Thank you ever so much for your video. All new fluidmaster's videos are about modern flushing system. I got old fashion one :)

  • @nevillewilliams34
    @nevillewilliams34 2 года назад

    Ah, you've saved me.
    I followed your instruction up to the baling out when I remembered that I have a 12v oil extractor pump lying around.
    I rigged it to a 12v power adaptor and the job was painless. I repaired mine instead of replacing it by swapping out the diaphragm.
    Thank you for your help.

  • @yvonnepierce7883
    @yvonnepierce7883 2 года назад

    Thank you so very much, very good video easy to follow , you save me a fortune , lady on my own , saved me calling Plummer. Cheers Yvonne

  • @simon.revill
    @simon.revill 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for this video, this is one of the best instructional videos I’ve seen.

  • @davesmith8101
    @davesmith8101 9 месяцев назад

    Thank you very much for this video. I didn't know you could make a new diaphragm/valve, I thought you could not take the valve assembly apart. going to make my own diaphragm now. Much appreciated. Saved me £22 !!

  • @robertpalmer5803
    @robertpalmer5803 Год назад

    Very informative and clear instructions..thank you....

  • @mrsbendychicken
    @mrsbendychicken Год назад

    Thanks Derek. Excellent video.

  • @Dan19870
    @Dan19870 Год назад

    I'm literally doing this right now, following it step by step. The previous owner painted over inlet valve so I shut off the water completely. To get the water out of the cistern I used a McDonalds cup as they are more flexible and warn work socks, they'll get cleaned later. I'm now off to B&Q so I'll edit this later to let you know how it all goes.
    (A few hours later)
    Toilet now flushes perfectly every time and no leaks. Thanks for the tutorial, if I can follow this anyone can.

  • @snozrick
    @snozrick Год назад +1

    Great video gonna attempt this myself :) Say me £200 for a plumber . Thanks man ! well explained

  • @al8220
    @al8220 Год назад

    I'm changing mine today... Very good & detailed video. Thank you Sir.

  • @kevingallagher7507
    @kevingallagher7507 2 года назад +4

    Thanks so much Derek. Have been waiting for a plumber to replace my siphon but it's impossible to get a plumber for small jobs as they're all too busy on big building jobs these days. Watched your video and had a go myself and it took me less than an hour. 🙏

  • @rodsreel
    @rodsreel 3 года назад +1

    Spot on easy to follow and gives me confidence to change the siphon. Up here in the Highlands plumbers are like hens teeth. Very much appreciated. Cheers.

  • @Juan_lauda
    @Juan_lauda 3 года назад +4

    Explaining the principle of ciphonic action was incrredibly helpful and is what makes this video superior to others

  • @clairedobie9664
    @clairedobie9664 2 года назад

    Thank you so much. You told me everything I needed to know and made the toilet syphon interesting too...and all without being patronising.....I think you could teach anything. This has been really helpful. Thaink you

  • @heyj1james667
    @heyj1james667 11 месяцев назад

    Great video, concise explanation. Many thanks.

  • @grez6330
    @grez6330 3 года назад +1

    👏 fantastic, simple,instructions. Best diy video I have ever seen.

  • @chrismeadowcroft1031
    @chrismeadowcroft1031 4 года назад +2

    Really helpful Video. Certainly learnt a great deal about toilets that won’t flush!

  • @recapel6372
    @recapel6372 2 года назад

    Thanks Derek.
    Very detailed and clearly explained..I will go DIY now..

  • @thelukeaaron
    @thelukeaaron Год назад

    Great video! Answered all of my questions, going to replace the diaphragm today

    • @thelukeaaron
      @thelukeaaron Год назад

      Replaced and all working well. Cheers!

  • @normanfawley7379
    @normanfawley7379 2 года назад

    Well done that Man ! Most informative,got the same problem but now I know what to do ! Thank you.

  • @balasuriyage
    @balasuriyage 2 года назад

    I just fixed my toilet thanks to you and this vide

  • @jaybravo100
    @jaybravo100 Год назад

    Very informative and helpful video, thank you!

  • @magicvideotricks8524
    @magicvideotricks8524 3 года назад +1

    You are a born teacher

  • @mj0n4id36
    @mj0n4id36 3 года назад +4

    Really good 👍🏻. Liked how you showed the old one and the condition of the old washer and how you compared it with a brand new one. Thanks Derek (AKA plumber/gas engineer/plasterer/laminate flooring fitter. Sorry if I have missed anything)
    Asian Jon. Training.

  • @willlomas2725
    @willlomas2725 2 года назад

    Greats video Derek.....remember reconnecting flush tubes after the pupil would disconnect them and flood out the school toilets ,sure many became successful Plumbers ..LOL

  • @cygnus108
    @cygnus108 3 года назад +1

    Very comprehensive tutorial..

  • @gmalibou
    @gmalibou Год назад

    Excellent tutorial - helped me a lot.

  • @Dougie_Bhoy
    @Dougie_Bhoy 25 дней назад

    What a quality video! Thanks

  • @JK-pd7jf
    @JK-pd7jf 3 года назад +1

    Glad you briefed on the closed coupled system.

  • @criedtome
    @criedtome 2 года назад +1

    Helped me fix my toilet without paying a plumber thanks 👍

  • @conrad13579
    @conrad13579 3 года назад

    Hello there! First toilet siphon fix that made me laugh... Aka Thomas Crapper.. Great video.

  • @nigelford6777
    @nigelford6777 Год назад

    replaced a diaphragm recently only to find that the flush was slow and fan like so wouldn't take solids, even paper away fully. Took pipe out of pan entry and found a large piece of the old one restricting flow, no wonder....VERY WORTH Checking when apart on replacement. Regards,

  • @leeoc07
    @leeoc07 2 месяца назад

    Very informative. Thank you.

  • @stephennewton1035
    @stephennewton1035 Год назад

    That is just what I needed. Thank you.

  • @Mtukufu_Mou
    @Mtukufu_Mou 2 года назад

    Perfect. So educative and highly informative

  • @saralundgren1630
    @saralundgren1630 2 года назад

    Thank you som much!! You helped me save a lot of money!

  • @matthewjohnston3195
    @matthewjohnston3195 Год назад +1

    I have repaired two cisterns by cutting out plastic from file covers and it cost me nothing. They are both working perfectly.

  • @Trevor-nc3ox
    @Trevor-nc3ox Год назад

    Good job mate well explained,thanku

  • @donegal2010able
    @donegal2010able 3 года назад

    Thanks man great explanation great video seriously appreciated it don't be wanting anyone in the house been using the down stairs toilet now we have 2 toilets again.

  • @GloriaPrior-yl3dc
    @GloriaPrior-yl3dc 11 месяцев назад

    thanks for the help , explained very well

  • @BB-nv6dw
    @BB-nv6dw 2 года назад

    Just brilliant at your job

  • @paulhughes3524
    @paulhughes3524 3 года назад +9

    A short piece of rubber hose, fill with water while holding a finger over bottom end - place in cistern and point into bowel at a point lower then the bottom of the cistern will create a vacuum and drain the water. Lot easier than using a cup.

    • @kevingallagher7507
      @kevingallagher7507 2 года назад

      Great tip! Just replaced my siphon and this saved me loads of time.

    • @ronaldochambers1107
      @ronaldochambers1107 Год назад +4

      It's probably best not to point the rubber hose into bowel!

  • @robertblack671
    @robertblack671 2 года назад

    Thanks. Excellent helpful video.

  • @richardgrimsdale-yates4972
    @richardgrimsdale-yates4972 Год назад

    Thanks really helpful
    Replacing one tomorrow, will let you know how it goes.

    • @richardgrimsdale-yates4972
      @richardgrimsdale-yates4972 Год назад

      It went great....Turned the stop cock off, did the work...However as the stop cock hadn't been moved in 10 years it broke when I tried to turn it back on.
      Had to call an emergency plumber to come out and turn the mains off and replace stop cock.
      Haha.
      The siphon worked though and no leaks.

  • @UserNameTaken007
    @UserNameTaken007 Год назад

    Thanks for this, just done mine in under 1 hour, (2nd one I've done). I'm surprised that none of these video's on RUclips are using Plummers tape on the thread, which I always do.

  • @cliveburks
    @cliveburks Год назад +1

    I had same problem I just replaced the diaphragm plastic seal I didn’t need to turn water off just unscrewed the symphon took it out replaced the seal. Mine was a closed couple toilet. I couldn’t turn water off as hard water stops me turning off the valve on the water inlet.

  • @olugbengaakinsoji4285
    @olugbengaakinsoji4285 7 месяцев назад

    I had like to give it multiple thumbs up

  • @dokalayiko8023
    @dokalayiko8023 Год назад +1

    Do you have to use new knots and washers when putting back the fush pipe?

  • @k20aa
    @k20aa 3 года назад

    You picked a nice and easy one there
    close coupled an be great fun

  • @alexanderguesthistorical7842
    @alexanderguesthistorical7842 2 года назад

    spot on! Now I know I can get the toilet to flush properly and I only need to change is the washer in the syphon (I'm tight). Hopefully It'll stop the long flappy pipe leading to the toilet behind the bath sounding like a trumpet when it's flushed too. Don't think it will, but we live in hope.

  • @derek8979
    @derek8979 2 года назад

    Very good able to do it because of this video. Thank you.

  • @daryladcock95
    @daryladcock95 2 года назад

    Cheers mate that was a great help

  • @rivkiroyde4362
    @rivkiroyde4362 4 года назад +2

    Thanks Derek great video

  • @ayooyewusi5847
    @ayooyewusi5847 11 месяцев назад

    Very helpful, thank you

  • @johnnorris4467
    @johnnorris4467 Год назад

    Very clearly explained. Can you specify the make of the new siphone assembly you used (i.e. the black and red unit) and where it can be obtained? Many thanks.

    • @fence22
      @fence22 Год назад

      Amazon or eBay

  • @MrDeryo
    @MrDeryo 3 года назад

    Very good film. Than you very much!

  • @albyrobinsonisthebestatfoo3002

    Great video this. Thanks

  • @jimmychan19
    @jimmychan19 2 года назад

    Highly recommend this video

  • @BeyondMajestic
    @BeyondMajestic 3 года назад +1

    You're the man👍

  • @kevinroberts2573
    @kevinroberts2573 4 года назад +2

    Very Very informative

  • @veronicamccormack6606
    @veronicamccormack6606 2 года назад

    Really helpful and interesting 👍

  • @hugomerchan6824
    @hugomerchan6824 2 года назад

    Great video

  • @smalik695
    @smalik695 3 года назад

    Very nicely explained 👍👍

  • @rameshmistry6604
    @rameshmistry6604 3 года назад

    Excellent video for 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @raymondscat
    @raymondscat Год назад

    Very good Thanks.

  • @bramblebop1904
    @bramblebop1904 3 года назад

    That was a good lecture.

  • @zenastronomy
    @zenastronomy 7 месяцев назад +1

    u guys service London area?

    • @tomkatgastraining
      @tomkatgastraining  7 месяцев назад +1

      Sorry no we are in the Manchester area

    • @zenastronomy
      @zenastronomy 7 месяцев назад +1

      @@tomkatgastraining shame. finding honest and good plumbers is so hard.

  • @robertmcdonald4691
    @robertmcdonald4691 Год назад

    Great video. Intermittent problem with my toilet flushing. Will have to fix soon. Might be a stupid question; what type /grade of plastic did you use? Thanks

  • @silverfox8801
    @silverfox8801 Год назад

    Awesome thanks 🙏🏻

  • @sean550
    @sean550 Год назад

    Can you leave the Swan neck pipe on without taking it off because mine has tech 7 on the rubber seal and if I take it off I know it will leak...I did put new seal on the pipe that goes into toilet but it still leaked so a plummer put tech 7 around it..

  • @leonardell-bon7104
    @leonardell-bon7104 Год назад

    I used canvas as a washer and is a better quality than the original plastic. Very easy to cut and change.

  • @fence22
    @fence22 Год назад

    Hi i saw a vid where the guy used rubber gresse on the washer on the syphon have you ever used anything on waster to stop a leak

  • @uklifestyle9494
    @uklifestyle9494 10 месяцев назад

    Perfect video sir
    Im umair

  • @esecallum
    @esecallum 3 года назад

    very good. cistern was leaking from pan pipe and it seemed the inside washers which hold the siphon get worn or disintegrate. i tightened the large nut and it seems ok. Same with inlet pipe with washers on the inside. any instant glue which sets in water to stop any further leaks you can use?

  • @josemag4617
    @josemag4617 Год назад

    Thank you for explaining how it works. The issue I have is that after flushing water is still flowing. It does not stop the flow at a 100%. Any explanation?

    • @tomkatgastraining
      @tomkatgastraining  Год назад

      You won’t have a siphon wc you will have a flush valve

  • @MMAL20.3
    @MMAL20.3 Год назад

    Perfect vid

  • @fletton_man
    @fletton_man 3 года назад +1

    Awesome guide, thanks.

  • @ebenezervictorialiberty
    @ebenezervictorialiberty 3 года назад

    Thanks so much...Great tutorial.

  • @vijaysookdeo3813
    @vijaysookdeo3813 3 года назад +1

    Great job. Cheers

  • @eddieryan7639
    @eddieryan7639 2 года назад +1

    MY TOILET HAS A VERY WEAK FLUSH ALL OF A SUDDEN WILL REPLACING THE SIPHON FIX IT. THE ONE IN IT IS ABOUT 30 YR OLD. ANY HELP MUCH APPRECIATED THANKS

  • @josephboak3485
    @josephboak3485 3 года назад

    Great advice very helpful

  • @bradl.l5436
    @bradl.l5436 3 года назад +1

    Good video 👍

  • @beskrajan
    @beskrajan 2 года назад

    Great video. What is that little chimney on top of the red siphon for?

  • @grandbleutrev
    @grandbleutrev 8 месяцев назад

    Great, thanks

  • @LyndseyLeng-uo5qs
    @LyndseyLeng-uo5qs 5 месяцев назад

    Is there any chance you know any cheap plumbers in Stockton-on-Tees area we have all the parts that you have shoulders on there it's just I'm a woman and I haven't got a clue how to do it is