The ALL-IMPORTANT step is supposed to be the replacement of that rubber seal. But you didn't show how to do it, which could have helped thousands of people out. But thank goodness that other viewers took the time to type the procedure in text format.
Hi Eco, Re - installing the rubber seal at the base. There are 2 points that you could have included in this video - in order of priority- #1 the inside hole of the rubber, has to sit flat. It tends to curl up and follow the plastic cylinder. IT HAS TO LAY FLAT, so use a butter knife to flatten the inside hole part, while at the same time, pulling on the outside of the rubber seal. When that's done, #2 centralise the seal to make an equal margin all round. ps , while the whole mechanism is out, give it a good clean up. It's not a requirement ,but it's good practice ,while it's out. Tools = tooth brush, kitchen washing up brush detergent, etc...
Since Caroma don't show you how to replace the washer in this video, DON'T TRY TO UNSCREW THE RETAINING RING FROM THE END OF THE TUBE - IT DOES NOT UNSCREW! To replace the outlet washer, stretch & pull the old washer off over the retaining ring. Fitting the new washer is the reverse - it's tight, but will go on. Make sure it's seated evenly around the inner groove so you get a good seal. Shame on you Caroma for not giving people the whole story. Sold many replacement tubes lately?
Thanks so much . As a 60yr old woman I watched the video and managed to change the washer . Plumbers were quoting me $300!! It cost 2.50$ for the washer in Bunnings 😅
Glad I found this thanks mate, after a few attempts at fixing leaking toilets with dubious outcomes I can proudly say the ensuite in our rear bedroom no longer leaks. I ended up soaking the unit in warm soapy dishwater for a few minutes then used the knife method to centre the washer which worked a treat.
Thanks. Fixed the toilet for $2.55 at Bunnings and I didn’t have to call the real estate agent. Some notes: 1. I cleaned the pieces of the old washer off the inside of the toilet. 2. I just ripped off the old washer. 3. I smeared liquid hand soap on the washer and stretched it onto the spot where it is suppose to go then wiggled it around until it was centred.
Hi Luca, I am having lots of problems with the very old Caroma discharge valve assembly, the all platic frame and construction is badly distorted after 24 years. The toilet suite made of Chine vitreous porcelain is in great condition, but the valve inside is bad. Where can I buy a whole new valve assembly, do you have any idea?
brisman's description for replacing the seating washer is good. I would add that to do this you need to remove the outlet unit from the cistern. For me that meant removing two threaded plastic nuts. These are located directly under the cistern. Have an old towel ready to catch any water fallout. A pair of pointy-nosed pliers for gripping the old washer helps removal. Re-assemble.
I just dismantled this style of toilet flush system and what isn't shown here is the removal of the float arm first so you can get the centre assembly out. To remove the float arm on my unit I unscrewed the white plastic section holding the float to the inlet water system by hand, I then pry open the 4 plastic tabs which hold the centre section. Be careful doing this as the centre section might not come out as easy as it does on video and you might snap off the tabs The rubber washer
The other trick shown quickly but not explained or highlighted in the video is that to remove the mechanism the two catches at the front side and the two at rear side of it have to be released to allow the mechanism to be released and pulled upward and out. As well, clean the small ridge around the outlet of the cistern which the new seal will seal against. There is often old material from the old seal adhered to it which will impede a good seal with the new one.
Fellas, i also found out i had to replace the valve today. You need to stretch out the worn washer as it's rubber and then take it off (If it has worn even more to the brim it might be difficult but you need to slice the inside mid part of it) and then get another one from bunnings and stretch it out to fit it back in, easy stuff.
Yep, remove the old washer by pulling it over the hard plastic retaining ring. To fit the new washer is the reverse - place one side of the hole in the washer under the hard plastic retaining ring, & then pull & tease the rest of the hole in the washer over the hard plastic retaining ring. You'll need reasonably strong fingers to do this. Good luck.
Just a word of advice to the DIYers with regard to leaking cisterns and taps, in general. If after you service it and it still leaks a little bit, my moto is, don't spend $100 plus on a plumber. Put up with the oh so small leak, because , for the cost of water ,it would take thirty years- a verrry long time anyway, ( I plucked that figure out of the sky) to make up that money you spent on a plumber
Glenn Boyd Although I am capable of changing washers &doing other easy plumbing jobs, as I eyeballed the mechanisms in the cistern, I thought that as a granny, this is something I would need to call a plumber to fix. The trickle in the toilet is a thin thread and I had thought that maybe I wouldn't worry about. Then I read what you wrote about putting up with the small leak and had a visual of how in 30 years I'd be looking at a swimming pool (maybe a bath full would be more precise), So I'm taking your advice. I've seen several videos of how to DIY to replace the rubber seal. I'm sure I can do it, but taking out the big dual flush gadget without breaking it, scares me.
Hi, I have this exact model/ replaced the seal/ put detergent on both surfaces of seal- not sure why lol/cleaned all foreign bits of sedement- they were kind of separate to the right side/ put new seal in place/still leaks - not as bad/ don't know why it still leaks, except that Murphy lives with me. Any hints gratefully accepted.
Those black washers eventually turn into a greasy slimy mess that feels like Vegemite. Replace them with the brown silicone rubber type available at Reece plumbing.
@bluewrenrest The flush valves do not need to be replaced every 2 years, at least not on the models available here in the US. Sorry should you have had a bad experience.
Looks like I worked it out.Main source of water leak was overflow at the top into the square centre,so I adjusted the float so the water level stops 10mm lower. That was the 'main' culprit for the amount of leak- Positive for that is , that there won't be a noisy hissing sound when trying to sleep/ yes I know to off the cock.. Now my only perplexing problem is that the water is still leaking ( very minimal), at the newly installed bottom flush seal. Maybe it needs a bit of time to seat in, however I can' think why. To my thinking , it should work straight away. I looked again , 1/2 hour later/ it's still leaking( but I won't here the float valve at night/ sleeptime).
@Transdoc123 sorry for not asking this the first time: Is it a regular 270 round bowl or elongated? Regular height or 'Easy height'? Andrea Paulinelli, ecoTransitions Inc.
Gonna take a loooong shot chance... what part number is this? I have this (much older) model of dual flush valve and, while it still works fine, would like to have a replacement on hand for the "when and if".
I did as you showed, but now when I depress the flusher, it doesn't stay "locked". I have to hold the flusher down. Did I break something when I pulled it out?
So sorry I missed your comment. We found a video showing exactly how to replace the washer. We cannot copy the link here, for some reason. You can find it under our favorites, it is called 'How to replace the seal on the older style flush valve on a Caroma toilet' - hope this helps!
You didn't say press buttons to empty tank after turning off water. You didn't show what washer to buy or show is the actual washer off the unit. You didn't explain anything if value!!!!
Yeh bollox. I replaced the washer and it still did exactly the same. The valves on these shitty designed things are prone to getting stuck in the flush position and THAT is usually the problem not the seating washer. And forget about replacing it altogether because generic replacements won’t line up with your push buttons. Awful design.
This is a great video of how to remove the cistern mechanism. However it fails to show you how to actually remove the rubber. A big waste of time Basicially you just pull the rubber and stretch it east or west or north and south and it will just pull off. Use a little bit of detergent on the replacement rubber and make sure it seals correctly underneath and goes back firmly on the back plastic stopper. That is how you do it. A big thumbs down to this video.
The ALL-IMPORTANT step is supposed to be the replacement of that rubber seal. But you didn't show how to do it, which could have helped thousands of people out. But thank goodness that other viewers took the time to type the procedure in text format.
Hi Eco, Re - installing the rubber seal at the base. There are 2 points that you could have included in this video - in order of priority- #1 the inside hole of the rubber, has to sit flat. It tends to curl up and follow the plastic cylinder. IT HAS TO LAY FLAT, so use a butter knife to flatten the inside hole part, while at the same time, pulling on the outside of the rubber seal. When that's done, #2 centralise the seal to make an equal margin all round. ps , while the whole mechanism is out, give it a good clean up. It's not a requirement ,but it's good practice ,while it's out. Tools = tooth brush, kitchen washing up brush detergent, etc...
Since Caroma don't show you how to replace the washer in this video, DON'T TRY TO UNSCREW THE RETAINING RING FROM THE END OF THE TUBE - IT DOES NOT UNSCREW! To replace the outlet washer, stretch & pull the old washer off over the retaining ring. Fitting the new washer is the reverse - it's tight, but will go on. Make sure it's seated evenly around the inner groove so you get a good seal. Shame on you Caroma for not giving people the whole story. Sold many replacement tubes lately?
13 years later and that little snippet of info is still more invaluable than the clip. Cheers from a Kiwi
Thanks so much .
As a 60yr old woman I watched the video and managed to change the washer . Plumbers were quoting me $300!!
It cost 2.50$ for the washer in Bunnings 😅
Glad I found this thanks mate, after a few attempts at fixing leaking toilets with dubious outcomes I can proudly say the ensuite in our rear bedroom no longer leaks. I ended up soaking the unit in warm soapy dishwater for a few minutes then used the knife method to centre the washer which worked a treat.
Thanks. Fixed the toilet for $2.55 at Bunnings and I didn’t have to call the real estate agent. Some notes:
1. I cleaned the pieces of the old washer off the inside of the toilet.
2. I just ripped off the old washer.
3. I smeared liquid hand soap on the washer and stretched it onto the spot where it is suppose to go then wiggled it around until it was centred.
Hi Luca,
I am having lots of problems with the very old Caroma discharge valve assembly, the all platic frame and construction is badly distorted after 24 years. The toilet suite made of Chine vitreous porcelain is in great condition, but the valve inside is bad. Where can I buy a whole new valve assembly, do you have any idea?
@@georgeracz1648 Try bunnings. Talk to a plumber at bunnings or even ask at special orders desk.
The newer valves may be suitable
Thanx mate. Bloody easy as. I was worried I couldn't fix it without breaking it.
Great! You skipped past the part where you installed the washer! That's the hard part...
THAT'S the part you should be showing!!!
+Endeavour Golf Club It shouldn't be hard. I flipped mine over. Super easy just with your fingers. Maybe my washer was stretchier or something?
@@Wardropulous. Some people trying to unscrew the bottom part to take out the washer...
brisman's description for replacing the seating washer is good. I would add that to do this you need to remove the outlet unit from the cistern. For me that meant removing two threaded plastic nuts. These are located directly under the cistern. Have an old towel ready to catch any water fallout. A pair of pointy-nosed pliers for gripping the old washer helps removal. Re-assemble.
I just dismantled this style of toilet flush system and what isn't shown here is the removal of the float arm first so you can get the centre assembly out.
To remove the float arm on my unit I unscrewed the white plastic section holding the float to the inlet water system by hand, I then pry open the 4 plastic tabs which hold the centre section. Be careful doing this as the centre section might not come out as easy as it does on video and you might snap off the tabs The rubber washer
gr8 video. looked at few and it didnt show exactly how to remove that housing bit. You did it and it came out good. thanks heaps.
The other trick shown quickly but not explained or highlighted in the video is that to remove the mechanism the two catches at the front side and the two at rear side of it have to be released to allow the mechanism to be released and pulled upward and out.
As well, clean the small ridge around the outlet of the cistern which the new seal will seal against. There is often old material from the old seal adhered to it which will impede a good seal with the new one.
Fellas, i also found out i had to replace the valve today. You need to stretch out the worn washer as it's rubber and then take it off (If it has worn even more to the brim it might be difficult but you need to slice the inside mid part of it) and then get another one from bunnings and stretch it out to fit it back in, easy stuff.
Yep, remove the old washer by pulling it over the hard plastic retaining ring. To fit the new washer is the reverse - place one side of the hole in the washer under the hard plastic retaining ring, & then pull & tease the rest of the hole in the washer over the hard plastic retaining ring. You'll need reasonably strong fingers to do this. Good luck.
Just a word of advice to the DIYers with regard to leaking cisterns and taps, in general. If after you service it and it still leaks a little bit, my moto is, don't spend $100 plus on a plumber. Put up with the oh so small leak, because , for the cost of water ,it would take thirty years- a verrry long time anyway, ( I plucked that figure out of the sky) to make up that money you spent on a plumber
I'm done with plumbers. One guy wanted 300 to change the seat washer, I told him to go f off
Glenn Boyd Although I am capable of changing washers &doing other easy plumbing jobs, as I eyeballed the mechanisms in the cistern, I thought that as a granny, this is something I would need to call a plumber to fix. The trickle in the toilet is a thin thread and I had thought that maybe I wouldn't worry about. Then I read what you wrote about putting up with the small leak and had a visual of how in 30 years I'd be looking at a swimming pool (maybe a bath full would be more precise), So I'm taking your advice. I've seen several videos of how to DIY to replace the rubber seal. I'm sure I can do it, but taking out the big dual flush gadget without breaking it, scares me.
Thanks - they wanted over $200 for a whole replacement duo component - just saved me heaps!!!!
How do you change the washer? That is the hard part.
part 2
on our unit was well worn,putting it on is the reverse of taking it off and now I have a tab to glue back on
Hi, I have this exact model/ replaced the seal/ put detergent on both surfaces of seal- not sure why lol/cleaned all foreign bits of sedement- they were kind of separate to the right side/ put new seal in place/still leaks - not as bad/ don't know why it still leaks, except that Murphy lives with me. Any hints gratefully accepted.
Well dang, I fixed my shitter !
Bug ups Caroma, big help for old drippy. Cheers.
A small quantity of lubricant e.g. Vaseline on the new sealer will stop leaking.
Those black washers eventually turn into a greasy slimy mess that feels like Vegemite. Replace them with the brown silicone rubber type available at Reece plumbing.
@brisman1963 : Thank for info. I got upset for Caroma did not show complete video.
try turning the washer over if it looks ok.just worked for me😀
@bluewrenrest The flush valves do not need to be replaced every 2 years, at least not on the models available here in the US. Sorry should you have had a bad experience.
thanks a lot so easy with your help
Looks like I worked it out.Main source of water leak was overflow at the top into the square centre,so I adjusted the float so the water level stops 10mm lower. That was the 'main' culprit for the amount of leak- Positive for that is , that there won't be a noisy hissing sound when trying to sleep/ yes I know to off the cock.. Now my only perplexing problem is that the water is still leaking ( very minimal), at the newly installed bottom flush seal. Maybe it needs a bit of time to seat in, however I can' think why. To my thinking , it should work straight away. I looked again , 1/2 hour later/ it's still leaking( but I won't here the float valve at night/ sleeptime).
@Transdoc123 sorry for not asking this the first time: Is it a regular 270 round bowl or elongated? Regular height or 'Easy height'?
Andrea Paulinelli, ecoTransitions Inc.
@Transdoc123 have you checked the water level? Just lift the lid on the tank and see if it is where the line is.
thank you for video
Gonna take a loooong shot chance... what part number is this? I have this (much older) model of dual flush valve and, while it still works fine, would like to have a replacement on hand for the "when and if".
Please show how to remove the worn washer!!!
How do you replace the washer? This step is missing
I did as you showed, but now when I depress the flusher, it doesn't stay "locked". I have to hold the flusher down. Did I break something when I pulled it out?
I have the same issue. Pity that no one seems to have replied to your post. Did you find the solution?
@@Philwarb No
If only it was this easy. Replaced the seat washer on mine and it still drips. What else could is be ?
Does the fixaloo thunderflush fit exactly into this bracket? I have same flush valve
I did , but that don’t work :/ the problem continues
So sorry I missed your comment. We found a video showing exactly how to replace the washer. We cannot copy the link here, for some reason. You can find it under our favorites, it is called 'How to replace the seal on the older style flush valve on a Caroma toilet' - hope this helps!
It's a Sydney smart 270
Is there any way to adjust the wash down pressure? It splashes too much.
Hey, thanks for NOT showing how to actually replace the damn washer!
Hi what is the part number for the washer?
@Transdoc123 do you know what kind of bowl and tank it is?
Why don't you show how you remove the wot
Following this, but one of the clips at the back is lock tight/stuck - have gotten the other 3 to release... any suggestions?
pain in the bloody ass, flat head screwdriver and twist
Round bowl, easy height.
how
You didn't say press buttons to empty tank after turning off water. You didn't show what washer to buy or show is the actual washer off the unit. You didn't explain anything if value!!!!
ruclips.net/video/x6wgsGmrs7o/видео.htmlfeature=shared
This shows you entire process including changing washer. Hope this helps.
This RUclips link will show how to replace the ring as this video doesn't:
ruclips.net/video/4-4rvAN3H5w/видео.html
Nobody thanked you for providing this important link, so l will. Thank you so much. Exactly what l was looking for. Keep up the good work!!! ☺️
cost 97c
Very poor demo. As commented below, the tricky and difficult parts are either skipped over or not shown!!
Yeh bollox. I replaced the washer and it still did exactly the same. The valves on these shitty designed things are prone to getting stuck in the flush position and THAT is usually the problem not the seating washer. And forget about replacing it altogether because generic replacements won’t line up with your push buttons. Awful design.
l put vegetable oil around the buttons every now and again
This is a great video of how to remove the cistern mechanism.
However it fails to show you how to actually remove the rubber.
A big waste of time Basicially you just pull the rubber and stretch it east or west or north and south and it will just pull off.
Use a little bit of detergent on the replacement rubber and make sure it seals correctly underneath and goes back firmly on the back plastic stopper.
That is how you do it.
A big thumbs down to this video.
Qewr
Where can I buy the rubber seals
Wtf this doesn't explain anything?