Toilet cistern still running after flushing?

So you push the WC flush button only to find the Toilet cistern still running after flushing?
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[@zastorlexa9800]

Great video. The lady asked all the questiosn I probably would and more. Nice format. Thank you.

[@dereton33]

Glad it was helpful!

[@iaindickson8155]

As said previously the lady asked all the right questions. Brilliant video so useful well done

[@dereton33]

Great to hear! Thanks Ian.

[@DurhamGooner]

Very helpful!! So simple. Turned the unit as indicated, debris under the rubber seal, cleaned it out, re fitted, water stopped running. Took 10 minutes if that. Marvellous!

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@highspeedgaz]

Although the constant dripping into the bowl was a nuisance, the big problem was the awful noise it made ,removed the siphon body with a quick twist , and flipped over the rubber seal , Problem solved , no more leaks and the horid noise had stopped .

[@elainefisher747]

I love it when you both do the repair, Jan asks all the questions I would have asked.

[@dereton33]

She loves to help where she can.

[@lesdoran3852]

I'm a complete amateur at DIY but have been attempting to revamp my bathroom. So far by watching Als videos I have managed to fit a new towel rail and cure a constantly running toilet So thankful Al for the advice and money you've saved me. All you people out there that want to find fault need to have a rethink.

[@dereton33]

Thanks Les for your kind comments.

[@vbampton]

Brilliant video, all fixed in less than 10 minutes without having to call a plumber. Thank you!!

[@dereton33]

Excellent!

[@craigjay6820]

Only 112k subs!! This is THE place I go to for my needs. A proper legend, keep up your great and informative tutorials. Thank you.

[@dereton33]

Happy to help! Thanks Craig.

[@Firebrand55]

Totally brilliant! This is how to do a KZbin How To. Dereton33 is the Man for these instructional vids; always gentle, always precise and....always right! Modern toilet design is not perfect, being totally plastic....made worse in hard water areas. These vids help the DIY person to get by design flaws. Proper job!

[@dereton33]

Thanks for your kind comments Firebrand55

[@sands7779]

love the way you do these videos. The lady has asked a number of questions in these videos where the plumber would not think of explaining and the answers have helped me thank you

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@roryruairc]

This leak was causing my pump to short cycle. Swapped out the valve, and all sorted. Wouldn't have tried it without your vids so thanks!!

[@dereton33]

Glad it helped

[@adzthewise]

Absolutly love this format of amature and pro Q&A asking all the questions we usually would and other videos don't cover. Brilliant video and great guide to fix this very common issue!

[@dereton33]

+adzthewise . Thanks, we was not sure about making videos in this format, your comments have inspired us to make some more in this style. Jan and Al.

[@cherylprax1]

Toilet fixed - thanks to you guys. Mine had to be twisted anti-clockwise to get out and when I put it back I realised that it had not been fitted straight so when tightened looked crooked. Maybe that is why it was leaking as the plumber did not turn it fully til it clicked and it gradually started coming out. Glad I did not need a new part. Great how you give extra information during your videos. Thanks again.

[@dereton33]

No problem Cheryl.

[@joncollinson149]

Brilliant video.....just saved me calling out a plumber and enabled me to solve the problem in just two minutes....withythis video I could have spent the whole day and still not figured it out!

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@ramukannan2448]

I'm not a plumber... But after saw your video, i become a plumber, and solve my house toilet running water problem. Thanks. KANNAN, INDIA

[@dereton33]

No problem Ramu.

[@alexcooper6179]

Brilliant video, very helpful and I was able to fix the problem myself quickly and easily. (I just needed to clean some gunge off the seal). Loved the format which gave me the confidence to have a go. It was a revelation to me that you can turn the water off at the toilet rather than rummaging through the cupboard under the sink! Fantastic! Thank you both.

[@dereton33]

No problem Alex.

[@regsmith1493]

Great way of demonstrating how to fix a problem. Having someone ask questions on your behalf and not assuming previous experience.

[@nadejdakuznetzova622]

Love these videos - all great & allows/teaches us to fix things ourselves. Thanks to you all!

[@dereton33]

Thanks for watching!

[@piggymito]

Very useful video, I've put and end to the constant hissing that was coming from my toilet. The house is so peaceful now, thanks!

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@davebellamy4867]

8:00 They tend to go for a biggie...! Even though I have dire problems with my loo, pan blocked and cistern started to leak at same time, that just really made me laugh! You're a true gentleman for putting up these great videos.

[@dereton33]

Ha ha thanks Dave.

[@andrewhawkins2401]

Nice video guys - gave me the confidence to get it fixed! Turns out we live in a hard water area and it was the build-up of limescale where the washer is supposed to seal that was allowing the water to trickle through. Thanks guys!

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@johnbarnes4420]

Andrew Hawkins m x

[@yonker13]

a soak with warm water and vinegar is good for dissolving limescale.

[@elloway100]

Just wanted to say thank you for a clear explanation. Really helpful

[@dereton33]

You're very welcome!

[@andyhuddleston2923]

Excellent video. Answers questions that the other videos don't. Well done

[@dereton33]

I appreciate that!

[@infopt2000]

Perfect. 45 minutes from diagnosis to KZbin to Screwfix to solution!

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@alanakasem1723]

Thanks. You saved me $100 and made me try my first plumbing work!!

[@dereton33]

No problem

[@patriciareece7305]

Thanks for saving me a massive water bill, Brilliant video ,I was able to turn the water off to the cistern immediately .

[@dereton33]

No problem Patricia.

[@FieldyMate]

Great video sorted my problem. couple of points to note. The water supplied to the toilet may be from the tank in the loft and turning the mains off (if you don't have a isolation valve) won't stop it filling, probably need to find a gate valve to shut it off. Some siphon units have clips at the bottom that need to be pressed simultaneously then pulled up to remove. Mine was leaking into the plan because of those blue tabs that go in the cistern so they clean your toilet bowl as you flush. Alot of scaling had built up this was getting caught under the rubber seal (shown in the video) when I flushed!

[@dereton33]

Thanks for your info Kevin.

[@FieldyMate]

dereton33 no problem. Really enjoy your videos helped me out numerous times!

[@lasarahmay1542]

Fixed mine due to this video after days of constant loud running water! Thank you so much

[@dereton33]

You're welcome!

[@davebellamy4867]

A total pain in the butt, these push button flushes. What pig invented them? Thanks for the great video. Same happened with me but worst still, if you get a toilet blockage at the same time!

[@azimkamal1066]

Absolutely clear and simple, excellent explanations with questions and answers

[@dereton33]

Thanks.

[@sunkat76]

Cheers so much from Essex! Love your channel and Plumberparts UK. Both my go to plumber channels. V helpful.

[@dereton33]

Thanks Kate, we both try our best.

[@Marks-Garage]

Great video AL. My toilet started leaking between the tank and the pan on the donut ring and thanks to your videos i fixed it easily without any problems. One thing i did notice thou and its related to this video is that on my flush system it has a small pipe from the fill valve that connects into the overflow pipe. When you flush this tiny pipe continues to pump water into the overflow until the fill valve shuts off. This seems stupid to me but it does it deliberately to keep the pan full to prevent any sewer smells coming. Wastes water but worth mentioning

[@dereton33]

+track nut (Gamesman) . Yes it is quite normal.

[@virgil7100]

A clear and concise videofix - A BIG thank you from Cornwall, England.

[@dereton33]

No problem knower.

[@davebellamy4867]

What a great idea! A cistern inlet stop valve. I need one of those desperately! Or maybe I have one. I doubt it though. Thank dereton33! Great video.

[@whyyoulidl]

Thanks both of you; made (and very well received) for the lay men and women up and down this fine land :-)

[@dereton33]

Our pleasure!

[@whyyoulidl]

@@dereton33 ...and I fixed my cistern too straight after watching! Thanks again 🤗

[@hdavies8499]

Really useful - lots of confusing advice out there, but this is very clear.

[@dereton33]

Thanks.

[@richardash3858]

Thank you for this, wouldn’t have had a clue how to fix the problem with my loo without it!

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@jennifernott6914]

Thanks for the video. This was very helpful. After watching the video I was able to shop for the part I needed and replace the part following your advice. Thanks!

[@dereton33]

No problem Jennifer.

[@rainbow2710]

Went for a leak and found a leak! Haha. Great explanation. The rubber washer in our flushing appears to have gotten “bubbles” and it may be a case that this is causing a poor seal and allowing water to still run in the toilet. Cheers!

[@dereton33]

Glad it helped!

[@stevecraft00]

i had one of these have this problem from new. i just adjusted the push buttons so both buttons release the valve for the duration they are pressed. super eco friendly toilet.

[@blimey1287]

Great video, thanks! I had the same problem. I didn't know the mechanism could twist out so easily.

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@nailsglitz5959]

Great video , I am going to take a look tomorrow at mine and follow all the steps , Hopefully won't need to replace the unit just the washer but this video now has given me a heads up of what to look for Thank you

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@gordowg1wg145]

Did I hear you say West Auckland - Te Atatu South FTW ;-) Your wife played the straight person very well - asked all the right questions.

[@gordowg1wg145]

OK, probably due to being a fairly new cistern the slots were to the side, rather than middle, of the push buttons. The main body was held in place by a couple of clips at the bottom that were easily released (if you don't have big workman's hands like I do, and the sealing grommet (the whole body, actually) was different but the seal could be easily pulled out and re-inserted upside down - there was a barely noticable mark on the sealing side, maybe 10 thou' deep but evidently enough to allow some leakage. It was a very small leak, heard rather than seen, but it is now fixed and this clip got me pulling finger and actually doing it - less than 5 minutes total :-)

[@mimiwills8833]

Thank you so much for your video, as soon as you said there's a screw to turn the water off i was relieved from that constant noise. I had a little look inside and realised the toilet blu was stuck under my flapper i believe lol. Moved it over screwed the flush button back, tirned the water back on and what do you know i feel like a pro. Problem fixed!👍🏼

[@dereton33]

That`s great.

[@melodychest9020]

Brilliant .. saved me $$$ in Australia .. thanks a bunch from down under!

[@dereton33]

No problem Melody. Wish we had your weather.

[@melodychest9020]

@@dereton33 Haha .. is quite hot here so not sure you would love it! By the way, I learnt quite a bit from your video but the leak did not stop after a washer change .. I thought it did but started again .. I guess it a replacement of the siphon job! .. back to the hardware store for me .. meanwhile I just turn the external water valve on and off to fill the cistern as otherwise one would be wasting water 24x7! You seem lovely and take care.

[@dereton33]

All the best Melody.

[@jessamygoddard4112]

Well done! Excellent job and so clearly explained! Thankyou. Take care xxx

[@dereton33]

+Jessamy Goddard . Thanks Jessamy. Jan.

[@helenpdb]

So useful, thanks for this tutorial - it has guided me through step-by-step how to fix my toilet - works perfectly again now, cheers! :-)

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@kerry3209]

Brilliant video thanks mine is still running though the seal was clean should I just buy a new unit to put in it xx

[@dereton33]

Yes Kerry, best bet.

[@kerry3209]

@@dereton33 OK thanks very much xx

[@daveolden6400]

Thank you for the video. I never knew how to remove the syphon. Once I did I could remove all the grit from the burst "water saving" bag the water company provided. Ironic really as it caused my toilet to run. Cheers fella.

[@dereton33]

Some ideas are just not thought out properly, i remember those damm bags, threw mine straight away.

[@chicobotalcid0311]

Wow,i saw the soap stocked up my wife put in the cistern,i just follow what you did and after it worked!,,thanks

[@dereton33]

Great job!

[@Land-of-reason]

In hard water areas these units tend to stick due to a build up of limescale. Soaking the unit in lime scale remover often sorts the problem.

[@dereton33]

Thanks for the tip neville.

[@clowe4570]

Thanks - exactly what I was looking for ... clear and easy to follow ... off now to mend the toilet!

[@dereton33]

Thanks

[@clowe4570]

@@dereton33 ... and it’s all sorted, it was a worn silicon seal ... I’d have bought a new unit if I’d not watched your video. Thanks again for your help - have a good weekend

[@virginiasguevara6526]

Thanks for showing the cistern problem.!

[@dereton33]

No problem!

[@glynmoore3730]

Great way to present a tutorial, the "pro advises the amateur" and it's a format that works and inspires confidence. Issue I need to resolve is that the bathroom loo runs when the bath is filled or the cloakroom loo is flushed ..... any ideas why this would happen ??

[@dereton33]

A partial blockage in the outlet drain that links all these together.

[@glynmoore3730]

@@dereton33 Thanks for your quick reply, will be investigating later today.

[@videofun6]

When I twist the body of the Roca push button flush assembly anticlockwise, it unclips successfully, but as I lift it out, after an inch it meets strong resistance, and I can't lift it any further and have to put it back, so I can't check the washer at the bottom. Any suggestions?

[@dereton33]

After uncliping, try twisting it in both directions with the pull.

[@videofun6]

@@dereton33 Perfect, thank you, I held the inner rod too and the gentle persistence paid off! Washer seems fine so will clean and refit to see if I can avoid buying a new one.

[@veediamond9835]

well done guys your tutorial came very handy!!

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@ushanathwani5303]

A very good video. Thank you

[@tonybilco1317]

Great video loved how jan asked valuable questions really well explained,my cistern was different but video helped thankyou ❤

[@dereton33]

No problem

[@paulwalsh8959]

I didn't know I could turn off the water with a screwdriver, I've been turning it off via the stopcock while I try to fix it...thanks for the help and I'm not even 4 minutes into your video!

[@dereton33]

Glad I could help

[@NickGamms]

Really helpful and sorted my cistern problem. Thank you!

[@dereton33]

No problem Nicholas.

[@davidk9841]

Great- about to call a plumber but fixed it myself, many thanks.

[@dereton33]

Excellent!

[@avani1111]

Thanks 🙏 for this video omg 😲 2 weeks of pain water flow and it took a second to turn the screw wow problem fixed amazing

[@soulgirlktf]

Fab love the Q&A lay person v pro style of your vid 👌🤩 Thank you I have two loo's doing this in a house I just bought both look exactly like yours I may attempt it myself but if I fail at least I know what to ask the plumber for ! Great stuff

[@dereton33]

Good on you for having a go.

[@cjburston]

Top man, helped me sort out a dripping Roca cistern.

[@dereton33]

Thanks Chris.

[@crazecol]

good vid same problem with mine but new part wudnt fit in old base in cistern so had to strip it all down replace all parts

[@dereton33]

it happens.

[@1954BJohn]

Another great video Al - ably assisted by Jan - Thanks!

[@dereton33]

+1954BJohn . Thanks John.

[@paulhemmings9245]

I have just bought a brand new Wickes Vercelli toilet, it was the last of the line and bought as seen.I fitted it ok but has a slight trickle of water which eventually empties the cistern, the push button flush is almost identical to the one in your video.Obviously it's all new parts, the seal and the plastic sealing face look good. The water is draining into the bowl so must be passing the seal ? Wickes won't replace as bought as seen, any ideas ? Cheers.

[@dereton33]

Try turning the rubber seal over and also check there is no debris over the seat where it seals.

[@paulhemmings9245]

I have already tried turning the seal and the seating surface is clean,the leak is so small I am hoping it will seal itself.But thanks for your interest.@@dereton33

[@mithunnayak2389]

just solved my flush problem after watching this video

[@arrows9132]

Hi. Great video. This is exactly the unit I need. You dont have one on your web shop. Where can i get one from.

[@dereton33]

Try Dudley they are the makers.

[@davebellamy4867]

3:29. Is that basically like a bayonet fitting on the siphon thing?

[@dereton33]

Kind of yes.

[@superjedders1550]

So the Base is supposed to close fully right? I think somethings loose in ours, pulled it apart and the washer is fine but theres a bit of plastic rattling around by the flush slider

[@dereton33]

That`s just the slider for setting full flush or half flush.

[@aka269star]

We also have the push down buttons but they are attached to the syphon. Ours to me looks like the liquid soap systems, I am not sure whether that can be repaired. I really wonder where will i get exactly the same syphon now! :( Your video at least showed me that there is a better design.

[@dereton33]

Sometimes it is better just to upgrade to a newer model.

[@soapsoilandsunshine3241]

Love the questions - especially from a woman's perspective (we've always got extra questions haven't we).

[@dereton33]

True.

[@jimmcjannett902]

Great little video. Well done and appreciated.

[@dereton33]

Thanks Jim.

[@cliffcarlo180]

Just wondering Al, if the rubber has perished on the plunger rod, is it possible that a tiny piece has fallen into the syphon unit and causing it to jam in the down position. Just a thought and maybe might just save you having to fork out for a new syphon unit.

[@dereton33]

+Cliff Carlo . Yes a good thought Cliff, I will take it out again and check. Thanks.

[@cliffcarlo180]

No wories, have a great day both of you.

[@dereton33]

Thanks Cliff.

[@max82fr]

I love how the poor man is trying to explain and she doesn't stop interjecting LOL

[@dereton33]

Ha ha she is a bit like that. Don`t tell her I told you.

[@DerpyDodo]

Cheers for the handy vid guys, I can now add "fixing toilets" to my list of DIY jobs

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@sumitsagar6072]

Great Teamwork

[@dereton33]

Thanks.

[@vinodgogna7846]

Very informative video. i am going to try fix mine after watching this video.

[@dereton33]

Glad it helped

[@chrisaldridge6700]

Spot on ordered part fitted it no problem thanks loads saved me tons of dosh

[@dereton33]

No problem Chris.

[@foofoofoofoo-qf3zg]

I love this video and it’s so easy to understand. Unfortunately mine just can’t be turned because the pump is screwed too tight to the bottom. I tried to twist it left and right but with no such luck !!

[@paulrichards6099]

Hi, I have this exact cistern and need to replace it as valve wasn't the problem. Did you replace with the Gerberit as it looks quite different? Thanks

[@dereton33]

Yes .

[@Johnnyterrorable]

Great Video , fixed my problem. Thanks !

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@neiltitmus9744]

What you got all that to bits for she said it was a sticky button

[@dereton33]

So I could show people like you how it works. There is actually nothing wrong with it, I engineered that fault.

[@ForkCandle123]

Not my cistern type. I have two long tubes from two push buttons. All very compact and much plastic inside.

[@dereton33]

I do have a video on push button cisterns.

[@ForkCandle123]

@@dereton33 thanks I will take a look. It's beyond my knowledge anyway I think. Plus as a non plumber I'd have difficulty getting the parts. I've been quoted £90 plus parts to fix two leaking toilets. That seems very fair - as he thinks the parts won't cost much. One is likely a seal. The other another part.

[@suggesttwo]

I cleaned the big white washer. I just stretched it on and off.

[@JimBob-vg2og]

I have this problem but opening the loo it’s a fluid master I have installed so it does not looking much like this demo. Any ideas? There’s a wire which attaches to the flush button

[@dereton33]

The syphon will need a new sealing washer or just turn the old one up the other way. The fluid master you have installed is just the filler valve.

[@jtate333]

what’s this part called please and what is the price? can find it on your amazon page.

[@dereton33]

It is a gerbit syphon.

[@jtate333]

Managed to open the cistern today but alas it’s more of a square blue/white box inside 🙈but someone showed me where I turn that screw horizontal to switch water off so that was a great help thanks

[@vickyjones4291]

Hi does the same apply if the flush button is on the front of a fitted surrounding unit please?

[@dereton33]

Yes.

[@adamzworld]

@dereton33 thank you for a great informative video. Quick question, my toilet is similar to one in video and continues to flush but just has a very small trickle of water running. Should I follow same steps?

[@dereton33]

Yes the same.

[@michaelsmolarz-lambert8691]

My problem is that the WC is built-in to a shelf unit so there is no access from above. I have a front plate that has the push-button unit which operates hydraulically i.e. forced-air through 2 small tubes. The cistern is constantly leaking water into the pan so I suspect the seal has gone. Problem - the front access is only 8 cm high. I can reach inside to the syphone but would there be enough height to unscrew and remove the syphon from the front? Dont want to try it unless is jams/breaks. Thanks for advice.

[@dereton33]

No it has to be lifted out from the top.

[@virginiasguevara6526]

How do I put a tap handle on the stop valve? The screw can't turn it it's all damaged!

[@dereton33]

You cant, you have to replace the valve.

[@lynnwilson2929]

Guys - really helpful so thanks - the Amazon link is recommending 2 x units for £60 and that seems a lot and obviously I only need one? why is it recommending 2? Thanks

[@dereton33]

Just go to your local plumbers and buy the one. Amazon try this trick every so often.

[@jackkallemdjian3945]

well done I'm going to have a go.

[@dereton33]

Well done Jack, give it a go.

[@jackkallemdjian3945]

It only works had all green gunk on the rubber seal cleaned it job done. Thanks.

[@simeonbanner6204]

Al.. did you need to disconnect the water supply to the cistern using the isolation valve?

[@dereton33]

Only if you need to take the syphon right out of the cistern and remove the cistern from the pan. If it is one of the twist and pull out syphons, then just turn the isolation valve off.

[@joxford1951]

Excellent video, many thanks.

[@dereton33]

You are welcome!

[@elaineward3518]

How do you remove the seat on that toilet its the same as mine and I don't know how to get it off

[@dereton33]

It has hidden bolts.

[@elaineward3518]

Ah and the best way to get to them is how 🤔

[@mrofnocnon]

What was wring with the old design of flush systems? These are a waste.

[@dereton33]

They were the best.

[@53hany]

very nice explanation from both of you. Thank you.

[@dereton33]

No problem.

[@benozw12]

I have a similar problem - after flushing, water leaks. I realised the valve did " drop down, until i turned the siphon left and right abit. The siphon is secure cos half flush no issue. Also, my valve doesnt have any washer. Do u know what's the issue?

[@dereton33]

The syphon is worn . Best to renew it.

[@davey2k12]

That's don't need replacing just needs bit of epoxy putty on the end or a screw for adjustable lol

[@dereton33]

Thanks Dave.

[@bandar7891]

How to adjust water level in the Syphon tank ?

[@dereton33]

Adjust the ballcock. It has a screw to turn which alters the water level.