6 STEPS HOW TO FIX LEAKING TOILET FLUSH UNIT - Viva Skylo Install
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- Опубликовано: 26 июн 2024
- Here's how to fix a leaking toilet flush unit that's always leaking into the toilet bowl by installing a brand new twin flush Skylo from Viva Sanitary. We'll show you how to turn off the water to the toilet, how to remove the water feed, empty the toilet cistern and remove the old faulty push button flush. I'll then show you how to install a brand new Viva Skylo push button flush on the toilet with shiny new dual flush button. Then test for leaks. Here's a link to Viva's website:
www.vivasanitary.co.uk
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Love it
Great vid. An upgrade from the old one giving a better view of all that's entailed.
Video, might be a year old but an absolute godsend, watched and tackled the job this weekend with all the equipment you demoed, job done, many thanks, great instructional video 👍👍👍👍👍
Cheers for this video, just watching it enabled me to repair my existing Viva Skylo without having to buy a replacement by just removing it, cleaning it and adjusting the flush settings,. Previously it would leak into the bowl after the inital flush and so requiring an additional tap on the push button every time, Brilliant.
Enjoyed your style of teaching!
Great video, many thanks .👍
Like it James thank you for going bit bye bit through it. Who needs college when you have your channel 🙂. Thank you
Simply Awesome 3D layout demo n explanation...thk u
An excellent and very helpful video - Thank you
Cheers James, very useful a d entertaining as usual
I love the setups. It's amazing.
Thanks, really interesting!
I am a fan on VIVA products, 10 year warranty, in 5 years I have had 2 only call them once, there service desk is great and professional. Part went faulty, no quibble, new one sent next day!!!
James, amazing videos mate!!! Our toilet has been “mooing” for months and was pissing the other half off royally. I’m useless with anything like this, but watching your videos made it look easy and wow it was!!! I’ve actually fixed something. One thing to confused me was my replacement donut which was a lot thinker than the previous one, I decided to use the old donut and flushed the bog and water was pissing everywhere. Luckily I went ahead and used the new donut and clamped it tight with the wingnuts and boom. Smashed it. Keep up the good work, find myself watching all your videos now!!!
Cheers Ross...great to hear the vids are helping you out mate!
Nice work on setting up the Amazon shop.
Very helpful!
I unscrew the pump off a cheap disposable liquid soap dispenser, add a length of tubing and pump it out. I use this for anything that needs a liquid removing from tight spots. Now a subscriber to your channel. Learning a lot from your vids, as I'm a diy'er.
Viva equipment is fantastic it's all I use, their universal fill valve is a great idea too as you can use it bottom entry or side entry.
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Really helpful, cheers
Loving the poopro shots!
Excellent
Nice vid James we need more vids all the best mate Kev
HAha! They'll be another one next Saturday!
Thank you james just one thing james is hard to change over to a combi?
A nice tip when re-tightening the wing nuts, is to put a spirit level on top of the cistern to make sure it's level. Last thing you want is a wonky cistern.
Thanks subbed
James did you ever do the video on calibrating the full and half flush on these? Thanks. Sarah
Thanks James, great video as always.
I'd never really thought of disconnecting the cold feed at the iso if possible before. If you are not changing the fill valve at the same time doing this would save disturbing this joint and creating another problem for yourself, especially if the fill valve has a plastic shank!
p.s. Are you going to be at Installer 2019 this year?
nice!
Such a great video. I ve got a question to ask... are the syphon units universal fit for all cisterns?
Hi James. Great demo. Could the problem also be with the assy where the inlet water comes in and this part acts as a stop valve when the water reaches it’s top? Thanks in advance.
I always test the cistern for leaks before I put it back. Just an inch or two in the bottom. Those little hold down screws can be leaky unless you use a bit of silicone.
Good trick to remove the water... Use a tile grouting sponge, it soaks up more water than a normal sponge! Works like a charm!
Sponge is best for it, easier to cary than wet vac.
Good shout...always have an Ardex sponge in the van!
@@plumberparts I use a large syringe and length of silicone tube to draw the remaining water out of the cistern 😃
Earl grey, I thought I was flying solo. Good vid mate bit Mardi there were no skiddy poo's to contend with along with wee wee encrusted bolts...... Weird lemon drizzle just popped in my head🤙
Haha!
Could you make a video on calibration of the flush unit?
Have u tried the RIDGID faucet tool it’s unreal u should get one and see if it befits u
Hi
Enjoyed this video as had this model installed recently, was converted from an older style ballcock and lever siphon. When the flush valve is adjusted to maximum flush there is still about 20 mm of water left on the cistern floor before it starts to refill. Is this ok? as I thought it should have only left a tiny amount of water before refilling.
Thanks
I have this leaking problem but my flushing unit is nothing like this! it would be great if you could show a range of different units with this problem good informative videos though really helpful cheers🙂
Hold tight!
I like the viva gear. Just a shame that screwfix only have about 4 or six of their products and currently it's next day. Got the same siphon and their awesome brass fill valve on the van, ready for the next one. I didn't know they had their own clamp though, I sat there for ages filing one bigger one evening.
I just like fluid master siphon valves
Any chance you could do a video to help guys like me with an ancient downstairs toilet that needs updating/changing from lever to button flush with a side fill? Cheers big ears!
If you were to redesign a basic central heating system with total maintenance in mind (radiator isolation, all joints above floor etc) how would you do it?
Man plumbing looks way over complicated in the UK. Compared to over here down under. Kool video.
Hi, I install one of these Viva valves and it does not reseat when pushing the big button flush only. However, it does when I push both buttons (this the long flush?). Why is this? It is a brand new unit and the inlet valve is also brand new. Thanks. Great videos James!!
1.22 sounded like frank spencer :')
great video, fun to watch, but it didn't solve my problem, and the problem is after I've flushed the valve won't close, only by thumbing the cabinet several that the valve closes
I've inspected the flush valve and everything looks ok, do I need to get a new flush or what?
Hi James it Kev is it a big job to change to a combi?
Did I hear you say use thread seal when reconnecting the copper compression joint? I know you won't put ptfe tape around the threads but I have seen you wrap it around an existing in situ olive. So what do you do to ensure a good remove & refitted compression joint James?
I’d tend to use jointing compound. But a few PTFE wraps for the DIYer will work just fine.
Is it just me or does that look like the worlds angriest toilet when you look at it from behind 😡😂 Love the videos mate, big fan!
Hey James can you do a video on how to maintain a back to the wall concealed cistern please? This would be a great help towards my plumbing apprenticeship P.S I’m nearly NVQ 2 qualified 😃
sam wren install the fucker and run
Hi, I nearly asked this question on your other channel before I realised.
Is there such a thing as a reliable Vokera boiler? I lived in my current property in Sunderland which is a 3 bedroom bungalow of modest size. We have a Vokera boiler fitted in May 2017. It was fine at first. But it is losing preasure slowly but sometimes it raises a little too. We can not find any leaks any where in the property although my cats seem to like napping under the boiler in our kitchen. It also randomly cuts out and goes to a red light but usually fires back up if we reset the boiler. A few weeks back. It became more reluctant to reset and started flashing red light rather than a steady light. Seems to be when we need the boiler most, it cuts out especially if we turn it all the way up. We recently had an engineer out from Vokera under warrenty as it locked out again and will not reset. The was no resistance in the switch at all and the red light would not go off when we turned it to standby. Our landlords plumber seemed a bit clueless. Turned out the wire from the back of the switch has come off. It been reconnected up. But still now and then goes onto the red solid light. Also, the last 2/3 weeks the water seems to be luke warm rather than hot and seems to be taking longer to warm up than usual.
We used to live in a larger bungalow down in Hartlepool. Which was the first time we have had a Vokera boiler. It was a different model and it was forever breaking down and making strange noises. We had a slumlord at the time. Not a landlord. He was a piss head. I say WAS as he commited suicide after we moved out of his property for what he tried to do with my wife while I was working away near Cambridge. He had the plumber out that many times, it got to the point the plumber blocked his number, condemed our boiler and capped off the gas and not returned. Only for the landlord to get someone who knows a bit about plumbing to reconect the gas and changed something in the boiler and the landlord taken away the carbon monoxide detector away. I have not come across a reliable Vokera boiler yet.
Close coulpled through bolts I like them ones. I hate the metal plate close coulpled toilet that don't have the through bolts.
When the seal is not tight enough due to the spring, how to tighten the spring or change the spring?
The viva flush system I always have to press the flush for about 5 seconds for my toliet to flush properly why is that. I have adjusted the flush levels on both full and half flush many times but nothing any ideas?
The best way to get the water out of the cistern is to use a manometer tube or a small bit of hose pipe and syphon the rest of the water into a bucket or the pan.
Hi Thanks for the video. How do you sort this out on a concealed unit. Having that issue at the moment. ? Thanks in advance.
Same thing, but it’s getting at the concealed bit
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How do you service the flush unit?
hope I never have to take the cistern off one of those toilets after a long time how can you get a hacksaw under there?
Can you tell me how high the overflow should be? You explain how to adjust it up or down, but no explanation of the proper height position. I ask because I’ve fixed my new system, but it continues to overflow into the toilet basin.
I always replace all the seals when doing this including the ones on the cistern to pan bolts. The one seal you don't change is the one that leaks. Old seals don't like being disturbed
Haha! You know mate!
Bring back the handle flush type last forever, replaced 4 of the button flush types over 2 years, hopeless design. Crap!!! Great vid cheers.
Mate, I actually tried to buy a handle flush to show the change over but couldn’t find one online or in the merchants. Crazy!
@@plumberparts Actually lever operated toilets are still made like for e.g the Armitage Shanks Sandringham 21, Twyford Option and many traditional close coupled and low level toilets are still made with the lever like the Silverdale Victorian for e.g.
If you want to buy a lever flush toilet with a syphon flush valve, maybe take a little look at the Twyford Option or Armitage Shanks Sandringham 21. Both offer a choice between 4 or 6 litre and come with the syphon flush valve.
Twyford Option with lever: www.heatandplumb.com/acatalog/twyford-option-close-coupled-toilet-ot1148wh-ot2361wh-st2810wh
Armitage Shanks (Ideal Standard) Sandringham 21 with lever: www.heatandplumb.com/acatalog/armitage-shanks-sandringham-21-toilet-e896301-s298501-e896801
I hope these will be helpful to you although they are a bit pricey as toilets get these days.
@@Toiletmediaxp I reckon at least 50% of the push button toilets in the UK are passing right now to some degree. Toilets with syphons and levers don't pass.
@@stevo0861 Which is a shame sadly because I find push button systems wear out after after 10 years or so while you can go with a traditional syphon which works better and lasts longer and is straight forward to fix while push button units can be a right head ache.
To be honest your better off with a toilet with a lever with syphon.
Those penny valves/ballofix valves can be a nightmare for leaking if messed around with to much.
I would love to get a flush valve/siphon change over that easy. I usually get the ones where some dickhead has siliconed the cistern to the wall and where the connecting bolts are so rusty that I have to lay on the floor and cut them off. Oh, how I laugh!
james lovin the video but its not like this in real world when you turn up and the fixing bolts are rusted to bits and you end up having to take toilet out and hacksaw the bolts off
Jesus James, no wonder you're raking it in....You could have just changed the flush seal. In case you needed the part number, that one is Ideal standard SV01967 🤣
When are you moving in? LOL
You cannot beat a good old car sponge 🧽
can anyone advise me why the pipes near my toilet vibrate like no mans business after the toilet is flushed when it's filling up? Is it the float valve or could it be the plastic isolation valve on the cold water supply to the toilet?
Change the inlet valve to get rid of that. Viva do a great one with a brass connection for about £8 or £12 for a universal one. Fit a new fibre connector washer at the same time as it will no doubt have perished.
@@halogenlamp2 yeah cheers mate. I only changed the float valve and it's gotten rid of the water hammer. I believe this is what you get when you fit cheap plastic parts especially in toilet systems.
Real plumbers just flush it and take off the citern use the toilet roll to mop the floor up it’s not like it’s a lot it’s only a little splash
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Two words - Plumbers Mait
Who uses plumber's mate nowadays? Awful stuff
@@davelaye7003 trade counter at screwfix would undermine this thought process.
Very useful stuff especially on older systems where a seal is required and the new part doesn't quite do the job.
richard chapman a lot of diy people love the stuff. Getting stuffed under slotted basin wastes, it turns to gunk when constantly wet. Not hygienic. You don’t see it on site thankfully
@@davelaye7003 funny thing, your man plumberparts here recommends it too. In the right situation, works well is all I'm saying.
@@j4bberwocky1 Haha no doubt some deal going on there with evo-stick. I cant think of a single application I would use it over a good quality silicone.
It's all them pints that make you wrinkly!
Sad but true!
I use a Sponge to remove water from Cistern.
You know what I think
Sexy
Was skeptical of this purchase but not disappointed. Excellent quality and ruclips.net/user/postUgkxZ7xR4U1TX3HwZZ84K6KfzVTyrqxaZ3jZ too! Installation is easy but a bit time consuming. Still worth it! No regrets on purchase.