Sorted a job I'd been putting off for weeks in 5 mins. Could have saved myself all those late night trips to the downstairs loo. Thanks a lot for making this 👍
DIY Guru... you've just saved me £120 - thank you so much, I work for a hospice and dont earn much money. This fix has really helped me out. Your instructions are perfect I did everything you said and my running toilet is fixed ❤. Good luck with your channel, you deserve all your subs and more.
I didn't realise some of the units had lugs on them on the side that you just press in to release it. Your video has saved me a lot of bother. Many thanks
Thanks for this. It really helped. A few points which may help others: 1. My lid just lifted off - no need to remove the push buttons. 2. The cartridge twisted off, no clips holding it in. 3. The washer was worn and despite trying many plumbing stores, I couldn't find a match (or a direct replacement cartridge). 4. I DID manage to turn the washer over and it's not leaking - for now. I think a full replacement will be needed.
I've just learnt how to stop a running toilet, using the isolation screw. Thank you for helping, you made a huge difference to our day, week, month, year, thank you so much.
Fantastic advice. I Didn't even need to unclip the flush unit just put my hand around the seal and found a large bit of plastic from one of those blue freshners. Fixed👍
Great video, just cleared a tiny bit of debris from the seal and the water that was gushing into the bowl has stopped. We thought it was an expensive call out so thank you very much!
Great Video, i fixed my toilet today. Had to buy a new washer as it had blistered. Found the right sized one at the 3rd plumbers outlet visited. Thank you. 😁
Just wanted to say a big thank you chap. Had the cover from one of those toilet cleaning tabs stuck on the rim of the outlet where the washer is suppose to sit and seal the hole after you flush. Water trickling out constantly down the back of the toilet pan. Watched this video and 20 minutes later jobs done. Thanks!
Been turning water on/off every time we used loo for the past month and this is all it took? 2 min job & wish id found this video sooner. Many thanks for posting
As usual a very helpful guide and helped me get a simple job done. If I could help though by saying isolate the cistern and flush it before starting the work and when the procedure is done, before turning water back on, clean as much of the debris still in the bottom of the cistern and there should then be a long time before this happens again. Also look at which direction the small/big flush buttons are and install them the same way, a little mistake here. Great help though, many thanks.
Great video, I shared it with a family member, shee told me she has a constantly running toilet which I have yet to see. Might be an idea to tell people their are different types of generic flush units.
Thanks mate saved me calling up my dodgy landlord, my toilet was a little different, I had to screw off the silver flusher, lift up the marble lid, then the circular thing I has to screw off as the clips wouldn't un do, then I just pulled it out gave it a clean screwed it back on and presto, thank you geezer you got me feeling like a pro, thanks man I appreciate it 💪🏽
For months I've been wondering how you get the damn top off these cisterns compared to the old, one screw holds it, tops . . finally I can fix an annoying leak. Thank you for a clear video.
Thank you for that video! I think that's what is wrong with my toilet as I put toilet blocks in , I can't wait to finish work and go to fix it! 😅🤞I so hope it will help 🙏🏻🤞
Very useful video, I have this very issue with what looks like the very same flush unit. However! I seem to have made my problem worse… the seal does look like it has deteriorated slightly, although not too bad, and when I put it all back together the running water was a bit worse, Guess I need a new seal, but how do I know what to get? Cheers!
Amazing amazing! Bit of a elimination game for me. Changed the bottom entry fill valve with the float bit on but was still dripping. Took the flush mechanism off like your video and the seal has turned to mush and now i have black rotten rubber all over ha. Ordering new seal now. The wife will be pleased
If the water was rising above the overflow and into the toilet you said it could possibly be a fill valve issue, how can this be fixed. Any help greatly appreciated.
Simple easy advice. Subscribed & shared. One thing, could there be close ups of where tools go etc. Also when you removed the flush buttons your arm blocked the shot, would have benefitted from seeing it. Minor things. Great advice and will share!
I've just replaced an old toilet with a new one (first time I've done anything like this!) and have a slow trickle of water into the bowl. Is it likely to be this seal on a brand new unit? Or is it more likely an issue with how I have tightened the flush unit up with the nut on the outside of the cystern (on the bottom)? Thanks for the videos!
Hi mate cheers for this as its fixed my toilet but now when i flush it its makes a droning noise coming from the pipes when filling back up you have any idea what it could be just bought the house cheers danny
DIY Guy :What is the make and model of the flush mechanism shown in this video, as it looks very similar to mine. My local plumbers merchants say they don't stock this type. The retaining clip that you press to release the flush valve has snapped off, and the chrome push button is broken inside where the rods locate. I need to buy this model flush valve, and the push buttons with rods. Great video. Any help would be much appreciated.
Simple fix - however please note! My central flush unit did not have “little lugs” which could be pressed in. Mine were fixed. Removal was achieved by carefully twisting the unit about 1/4 way round then it could be pulled upwards to remove.
So I managed to do this for 2 out of my 3 toilets, but the last one still trickles and the seal looks fine. Looks slightly different to the one in the video as I don’t have an overflow pipe sticking up like that and also mine is a twist-off type so slightly different. Any advice?
Well I owe you thanks for stopping me scratching my head and messing with the flush unit position for another 30 Mins but unfortunately your about to cause an argument with the misses after I show her proof that the reason it’s constantly trickling is because she is putting those “sticky tablets into the cistern and it’s causing the seal to be compromised. Your a lifesaver and a home wrecker all rolled into one 😂
I have a leaver flush handle and ballcock system. When I lift the ballcock up it stops the water running but when I let go it goes back to it's normal position and the water continues. How would I be able to fix it?
When I have it working again I cannot get the screw back in as well getting the holes for the push button realeases lined up. There is too much movement taking it out of alignment. Any ideas?
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Sorted a job I'd been putting off for weeks in 5 mins. Could have saved myself all those late night trips to the downstairs loo. Thanks a lot for making this 👍
Your welcome!
DIY Guru... you've just saved me £120 - thank you so much, I work for a hospice and dont earn much money. This fix has really helped me out. Your instructions are perfect I did everything you said and my running toilet is fixed ❤. Good luck with your channel, you deserve all your subs and more.
I didn't realise some of the units had lugs on them on the side that you just press in to release it.
Your video has saved me a lot of bother.
Many thanks
Thanks for this. It really helped. A few points which may help others: 1. My lid just lifted off - no need to remove the push buttons. 2. The cartridge twisted off, no clips holding it in. 3. The washer was worn and despite trying many plumbing stores, I couldn't find a match (or a direct replacement cartridge). 4. I DID manage to turn the washer over and it's not leaking - for now. I think a full replacement will be needed.
I've just learnt how to stop a running toilet, using the isolation screw. Thank you for helping, you made a huge difference to our day, week, month, year, thank you so much.
Fantastic advice. I Didn't even need to unclip the flush unit just put my hand around the seal and found a large bit of plastic from one of those blue freshners. Fixed👍
Thank you, your advice has fixed my toilet late on a Saturday night 👍
DIY Guy: many thanks for your help. I suck at DIY and still managed to replace the broken seal, thanks to you. Greatly appreciated!
Thank you. My septic sprinkler have been running twice per day for a few weeks due to this, so this is saving hundreds of gallons of water.
Great video, just cleared a tiny bit of debris from the seal and the water that was gushing into the bowl has stopped. We thought it was an expensive call out so thank you very much!
You have saved me money too. You were right. The entire bloo block was stuck under the rubber bit. Thank you so much. Subscribed!
Great Video, i fixed my toilet today. Had to buy a new washer as it had blistered. Found the right sized one at the 3rd plumbers outlet visited. Thank you. 😁
You have literally solved my issue. One of those bloody blue loo things was stuck. I've sorted it now. Thanks so much 🙏
Your video is the clearest for me to understand how the complicated modern flush system works! Great video!👍
Fantastic ☺️
Thanks for a clear informative video. I managed to fix problem after watching it and saved some money removing the need to call a plumber.
Just wanted to say a big thank you chap. Had the cover from one of those toilet cleaning tabs stuck on the rim of the outlet where the washer is suppose to sit and seal the hole after you flush. Water trickling out constantly down the back of the toilet pan. Watched this video and 20 minutes later jobs done. Thanks!
Glad it helped
Been turning water on/off every time we used loo for the past month and this is all it took? 2 min job & wish id found this video sooner. Many thanks for posting
Great advice..going over to my daughters now… she’s the one in need.
As usual a very helpful guide and helped me get a simple job done.
If I could help though by saying isolate the cistern and flush it before starting the work and when the procedure is done, before turning water back on, clean as much of the debris still in the bottom of the cistern and there should then be a long time before this happens again.
Also look at which direction the small/big flush buttons are and install them the same way, a little mistake here.
Great help though, many thanks.
So simply and clearly explained...Thanks
Great video, I shared it with a family member, shee told me she has a constantly running toilet which I have yet to see. Might be an idea to tell people their are different types of generic flush units.
Thanks mate saved me calling up my dodgy landlord, my toilet was a little different, I had to screw off the silver flusher, lift up the marble lid, then the circular thing I has to screw off as the clips wouldn't un do, then I just pulled it out gave it a clean screwed it back on and presto, thank you geezer you got me feeling like a pro, thanks man I appreciate it 💪🏽
Fixed my leaking toilet in minutes thanks to your video ,great stuff 👍🏻
Glad it helped
Quick and easy fix, took me 2 mins and lots of gunk around the seal, thanks
Fixed what seemed would be an expensive problem for free, in minutes, thanks to your video 👍 subscribed
Thanks for the sub!
For months I've been wondering how you get the damn top off these cisterns compared to the old, one screw holds it, tops . . finally I can fix an annoying leak. Thank you for a clear video.
Ta mate! My Mother called this morning, you've saved me a lot of £! God bless
Wondered if I needed an entire cistern!! Thank you for you expertise 👍
Thanks so clearly spoken and will hopefully fix it tomorrow after playing tennis Thanks once again
Really useful video, found a piece of residue stuck at the area you refer. Removed it and the flow stopped!
Thank you for that video!
I think that's what is wrong with my toilet as I put toilet blocks in , I can't wait to finish work and go to fix it! 😅🤞I so hope it will help 🙏🏻🤞
You can do it!
"you wont need any tools" immediately pulls out a flat head screwdriver
I didn't need any. I just let the water run while I cleaned the flush unit.
Ha ha brilliant 😂
Some toilets have a float which can be adjusted using finger nail. adjusts the cutoff water level
Worked for me 🎉 Top Lad thanks
thanks Kevin de bruyne
Not one to usually comment but thanks for explaining this so well!
Very useful video, I have this very issue with what looks like the very same flush unit. However! I seem to have made my problem worse… the seal does look like it has deteriorated slightly, although not too bad, and when I put it all back together the running water was a bit worse, Guess I need a new seal, but how do I know what to get? Cheers!
Amazing amazing! Bit of a elimination game for me. Changed the bottom entry fill valve with the float bit on but was still dripping. Took the flush mechanism off like your video and the seal has turned to mush and now i have black rotten rubber all over ha. Ordering new seal now. The wife will be pleased
Brilliant. That'll be a big thing in years to come, when newer toilets are getting on a bit.
👍
Thank you so much. I was able to fix the problem because of your calm. clear instructions.
Glad it helped!
Thanks so much. Worked amazingly, even for a novice like me.
Excellent video, clear and concise
Very useful video. Big lump of silicone blocking mine and problem solved 🙌🏻
Great to hear!
If the water was rising above the overflow and into the toilet you said it could possibly be a fill valve issue, how can this be fixed. Any help greatly appreciated.
Well done, clear and to the point, unlike so many other vids. Thanks
Glad it helped
Thank you so much! I've just fixed it with your instructions!
Glad it helped!
Good clear video. thanks for sharing.
fix my toilet by watching your video. Bundle of thanks😊
Fixed my toilet, thank you so much
Simple easy advice. Subscribed & shared. One thing, could there be close ups of where tools go etc. Also when you removed the flush buttons your arm blocked the shot, would have benefitted from seeing it. Minor things. Great advice and will share!
Thanks for the feedback and your subscription. Glad you found it useful!
I've just replaced an old toilet with a new one (first time I've done anything like this!) and have a slow trickle of water into the bowl. Is it likely to be this seal on a brand new unit? Or is it more likely an issue with how I have tightened the flush unit up with the nut on the outside of the cystern (on the bottom)? Thanks for the videos!
Thank you, just did exactly what I seen in the video fantastic I have working toilet.
Bro the scent thing built up into a ball and kept my thing open.
That’s it.
Absolute legend
Great stuff. Worked for me, took less than 5 mins 👍🏻
Great to hear!
Very helpful video as usual. I really love to watch these as they may come in handy one day. Thanks
Thanks I'm glad you find them useful. Anything else you'd like to see?
Thanks it really helps. Appreciate for sharing the experience and how you solve the issue.
Glad it helped
Great advice. Did the job. Thanks so much.
Glad it helped!
Thank you mate, very helpful for an annoying problem !
😃 anytime
Hi mate cheers for this as its fixed my toilet but now when i flush it its makes a droning noise coming from the pipes when filling back up you have any idea what it could be just bought the house cheers danny
Thank you for this, saved me a call out!!
DIY Guy :What is the make and model of the flush mechanism shown in this video, as it looks very similar to mine. My local plumbers merchants say they don't stock this type. The retaining clip that you press to release the flush valve has snapped off, and the chrome push button is broken inside where the rods locate. I need to buy this model flush valve, and the push buttons with rods. Great video. Any help would be much appreciated.
Thank you mate very informative video. Quick easy fix
Thanks
Loo fixed, thank you mate!
As an emergency plumber I love it when people do DIY plumbing.
Brilliant 👍
@theDIYguy1 … i’m not sure thats what he meant 🤔🤭
You're a lifesaver mate thank you.
Happy to help
Thank u i just fixed mine u saved me !!
Glad I could help
Very good well explained. Ken in Paris merci
Thank you! 😊I did it
Great video - really helped. Definitely sound like a fellow Suffolk boy
Thank you for sharing.
dead simple. Cost me £3 to fix. Great video.
Any time
Very detailed and simple to follow. Thanks 👍
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you. Saves a plumber call out.
👍
Great video.
Just fixed mine, cheers mate 👌
No problem 👍
Thanks buddy. Really helped
No problem 👍
It worked!!! That'll teach me to use toilet bloos
Such handy advice and easy to follow
Thanks 👍
thanks chap, very useful, by the way trying to work out your accent are you from the UK?
Your welcome. Yes, Norfolk
@@TheDIYGuy1 one of the finest places no doubt
You saved my day. Thanks.
Thank you so much this video was so helpful to me.
I'm glad it helped
Helpfull guide, tnx
Great video, i am going to try it now.. thank you
Go for it 👍
@@TheDIYGuy1 as an update. And solely down to your video. I have actually done DIY which works. The toilet is not longer perpetually running.
Thanks
Great 👍
Top man, great informative vids, all of them👍
Glad you like them!
Thank you so much! Problem sorted..
Glad it helped
Simple fix - however please note! My central flush unit did not have “little lugs” which could be pressed in. Mine were fixed. Removal was achieved by carefully twisting the unit about 1/4 way round then it could be pulled upwards to remove.
Would of been handy to know how to fix further problem like you said.
Cheers been bugging me this one 👍
So I managed to do this for 2 out of my 3 toilets, but the last one still trickles and the seal looks fine. Looks slightly different to the one in the video as I don’t have an overflow pipe sticking up like that and also mine is a twist-off type so slightly different. Any advice?
...would be great to update video with some info on how to replace the rubber seal...
Thanks
Welcome. Thanks to you too
Pls also prepare one video for replacing the siphon in the cistern of the toilet
Or just spray mold spray leave for 20 minutes then flush that works aswell hope this helpsl
“Really simple fix” - Proceeds to perform brain surgery on the toilet.
Hahaha, exactly man.
I would really like to see a similar video on a built in mechanism where the access is line a letterbox
Legend, legend, legend!!!
Very helpful! Thank you
Well I owe you thanks for stopping me scratching my head and messing with the flush unit position for another 30
Mins but unfortunately your about to cause an argument with the misses after I show her proof that the reason it’s constantly trickling is because she is putting those “sticky tablets into the cistern and it’s causing the seal to be compromised. Your a lifesaver and a home wrecker all rolled into one 😂
I love how he is casually chatting to us at the very end with his arms resting on the toilet bowl haha
Lol
really helpful...👍👍👍
Glad to hear that
I have a leaver flush handle and ballcock system. When I lift the ballcock up it stops the water running but when I let go it goes back to it's normal position and the water continues. How would I be able to fix it?
When I have it working again I cannot get the screw back in as well getting the holes for the push button realeases lined up. There is too much movement taking it out of alignment. Any ideas?
Genius