A little help with a leaking pan connector

Discussion in 'Plumbers' Talk' started by John Rainford, Nov 15, 2018.

  1. John Rainford

    John Rainford New Member

    Leaking when chain is pulled and water flows through. I am going to attempt to remove the leaking connector and replace it. I am a competant DIYer but not a plumber. so, just looking for tips and
    i have a few questions.

    Isolate water supply, pull chain to start draining cistern, finish draining cistern and pan, remove floor screws and pull toilet forward to remove connector. Replce with new connector attached at one end to the pan and the other end to the rigid horizontal soil pipe coming from the wall and then put it all back together and turn the water back on.
    Q 1 Do I use silicon or something similar to secure new connector?
    Q 2 What do I need to measure to get the correct size connector?
    Q 3 Should I use a rigid connector or a flexi one? ( horizontal soil pipe )
    Q 4 Best connector to buy and from where?
    Q 5 Anything I need to watch out for?

    Any help would be greatly appreciated.
     
  2. KIAB

    KIAB Super Member

    Use quailty McAlpine pan connector,nothing better,no need for lube,prefer rigid connector, wide selection available, flexi is a last resort.

    Post a photo, we can then see what exsisting coonnector you have.:)

    https://mcalpineplumbing.com/wc-connectors

    Might not need to move bog for fitting.
     
  3. DIY womble

    DIY womble Well-Known Member

    Can you post a photo ,
     
  4. Isitreally

    Isitreally Super Member

    Is it a close coupled cistern.?
     
  5. terrymac

    terrymac Screwfix Select

    Buy a new flush cone to replace the old one ,assuming there is a flush pipe.
     
  6. The Teach

    The Teach Screwfix Select

    you may have some insurance cover for water leaks ;)
     

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