How To Replace A Dual Flush Toilet Siphon

[@djamkitchen573]

Probably the first DIY video that I've been able to watch once and then complete the job. Thank you

[@en2oh]

no adjustments for the 1/2 and full flush volumes? It might be wroth while cleaning the ring of calcium buildup that typically restricts flow from beneath the top of the bowl - or is that not an issue in the UK?

[@johnphilp1]

Thanks Dan, I have been waiting for a plumber to come out since March, I found your video and you have made this very easy for me.

[@PlumbingGy]

Glad it helped, thanks for your support 👍🏻

[@joepearson9704]

Thanks. Needed this. Never changed a dual flush before today.

[@fayeboard6021]

Thank you for providing this tutorial, it was really easy to follow and very clearly explained. My first ever plumbing task was achieved thanks to you!

[@PlumbingGy]

Thanks for the support

[@antonios4926]

Thanks for your video. Which duel flush siphon and water filler do u prefer to fit for long-lasting and easy servicing?

[@PlumbingGy]

100% the Dudley turbo siphon so easy to install and to change it a quick turn and click. Highly recommended. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmGynneYeL93itk

[@heatherandrews4740]

Being in the Coronavirus lockdown I've had to work out how to replace my flushing system myself. With a little assistance from a texting friend and watching this video, I think I may have it sorted. Many thanks.

[@Savvysalli]

Hi Do It All Dan. I need a little bit of advice please! I've just replaced my flush, bit easier as cistern inside a cupboard. However it turns out that the outlet pipe is a fraction smaller than the flush outlet thread. So water leaks into the bathroom. Is there a quick fix for this like a seal with flange to go inside pipe and under flush in cistern, or do I need to replace the plastic outlet pipe? Thank you so much if you, or anyone else can help!

[@B3RG3RS0N]

I have same valve fitted with black top. Just got replacement with white top are they interchangeable? The white one can be twisted anticlockwise to separate from the bottom pipe. If they fit each other then I could just twist old one out and put new one in its place. I'm not sure if old one can be separated in that way. It would save a bunch of time by not having to remove bowl.

[@juangev98]

is there a way to just adjust the middle part that lets the water flow cz mine gets stuck and does fall back into place

[@thatfemalewhojudges5361]

I had to do one of these yesterday. Good video as always Danny boi, gotta love that voice 😂😉

[@benmoorhouse1988]

Great video that gave me the confidence to do the job. Thanks! 👍

[@nigeldutton4559]

Hi there just watched the video , i have one of theses ,now when we flush it it fills up ok but abit to much as it goes down the over flow and believe it or not it run our of the screw hole i think as it dripping on the floor , is there a wat to adjust the flow of water , cheers nige

[@Jameslu-c4v]

how this flush valve works? by air or pumping fluid?

[@littlemissnintendofan6558]

Spot on instructions! I was dreading leaking blue liquid everywhere if I screwed up the repair. Will be attempting tomorrow with added confidence, thank you. 👍

[@razer192]

So which way does the washer face groves to top or bottom ?

[@thomasprice6514]

Great video. I used this and replaced my flush. Thanks for the video.

[@drbellfilms]

Followed this to the letter, worked a treat. Thanks!

[@marypb6913]

Thank you. My cistern in covrered in limescale. Do you think adding limescale remover or vinegar might damage the components or the seals.

[@PlumbingGy]

I wouldn’t to be safe

[@nflreading]

Can someone give me advise , i have a cartridge type twist and replace ,it seems to be a constant trickle to the bowl,do i need to replace this or is their a way of fixing it,any advice grateful received.

[@PlumbingGy]

You can buy a replacement seal for any good plumbing merchant, if you’re unsure which size twist and remove the siphon and take it with you to the supplier. They should match it up for you 👍🏻

[@nflreading]

@@PlumbingGy cheers for getting back to me

[@rorywoods2144]

wrecked the button and cable on the flusher, couldnt get anyone out due to covid 19. ordered the parts to replace myself and did not have the slightest notion of what i was doin. found this video and bang, job done. great video

[@PlumbingGy]

Thank you for the support Rory glad it helped 💪🏻👍🏻

[@buckshee]

I’ve got an issue with my flush valve where it must be letting water into the bowl as every so often the fill valve is opening and sending more water into the tank. The main guts of the flush valve just twist off so I swapped them with our upstairs toilet one but still no joy. I have recently swapped the fill valve and it seems to be adjusted correctly. Anyone got any ideas what it may be?

[@EM-yk1dw]

Is it the same procedure with the flush button in the cistern lid?

[@PlumbingGy]

As in the same siphon yes 👍🏻

[@EM-yk1dw]

@@PlumbingGy I mean the procedure to remove the siphon?

[@GeordieBoy69]

@@EM-yk1dw I'll find out in the next few days, as I need to replace mine. Constant leak into the bowl.

[@robertwieczorek1193]

Thanks for the video! Just needed it, and the explanation was great.

[@PlumbingGy]

Thank you

[@Duck-mt9ne]

Nice video, it really helped me with the replacement Thank you bro

[@MrChrisluke42]

Awesome, thank you mate! Never done this before and you literally saved my bacon.

[@nickfifield1]

How do you clean the basin to make a good seal ?

[@Charles61284]

I’m not 100% sure but I think the cartridge of that type can just twist out and a new one can go in its place the Fluidmaster Pro can because I’ve changed it just a twist and turn.

[@PlumbingGy]

Thanks for the comment Charles the one that was already installed couldn’t be replaced, however the new one can be from now on. To be fair for what it was worth it was easy enough 😂 thanks again 💪🏻👌🏻

[@MrDominic152]

Clear instructions thank you.. think the button looks better when sat flush on the lid or cistern though 👍🏻

[@leighwills679]

Brill. Reinforced my female independence doing it myself 👍👍

[@sdqsdq6274]

so weird mine is leaking water internally , not into the bowl or the floor, lol took me a month or two to figure out why there leaking water sound, man waste of water ...... any idea how to remove a baron brand flusher ?

[@AB-kx6cv]

Why do you always use a sponge or towel to get the water out, but I've seen other people just unscrew the flush valve to let the water flow into the toilet?

[@PlumbingGy]

To get the excess, if you’re not fussed about water dripping you don’t need to 👍🏻

[@givreycham]

Dan this is a very helpful video...but are all the doughnut washers the same size ?

[@PlumbingGy]

No unfortunately not they do come in different sizes

[@mayurmavadia8261]

Hey, what's the make and model number of this part. Can't seem to find and order a replacement but have the same exact one. Thanks

[@PlumbingGy]

I’m not too sure local merchants should stock them

[@jdench3304]

P2212

[@rikooo556]

thanks mate I knew nothing about Replacing A Dual Flush but not any more thanks to you I just fixed mine :-)

[@PlumbingGy]

Good man thanks for the support 👍🏻

[@sharon-CheriBomArt]

😂 I will be sure to be CHEEKY with my cheeks. THANK YOU FOR THIS I'M NOT SURE IF I NEED TO REPLACE YET 🤔

[@mightyspurs21]

This video helped me a lot. Did this today with this help and so far all good

[@PlumbingGy]

Glad it helped thanks for the support

[@dtmt502]

2:36 what is the proper name of this tool you call "Grips" when I searched for that tool in Bunnings (Australia) nothing came thanks

[@patrickkelly864]

Channel Lock pliers is what we call the up North

[@PlumbingGy]

Adjustable grips, crescent grips, grips, 😂 they’re called all sorts

[@bernardjackson4792]

Pump pliers

[@LemonySnicket-EUC]

Slip joint

[@andrewmorrison9049]

@@PlumbingGy Thanks for the helpful video. What jaw opening measurement do the grips need to have to fit round the lock nut? Thanks

[@barrystuckey8957]

I’ve messed up, I haven’t got wing nuts on mine.. I’ve undone two bolts that hold the cistern to the toilet but they aren’t coming off… the flush down pipe is now loose, I can’t get the cistern off to replace the new flush, the toilet is one with hidden fixings… will I need to cut the bolts off? Or will I have to remove the whole toilet? Heeellpp, I should have bought a replacement flush cartridge but now it’s too late 😢

[@Tankmania3]

Been working on mine today too and the two bolts came off (wing nuts underneath) but couldn't take off the cistern. Then discovered the large plastic nut underneath the cistern that holds the flush in place. Came off straightaway then. Hope that helps 🇬🇧

[@barrystuckey8957]

The only problem is it’s not accessible…the whole toilet bowl is flush to the wall so there’s no way to get under and get the wing nuts, I’m imagining the bolts are those kind that expand when you tighten them… but they just keep spinning when trying to undo them?? And there’s no way to get the cistern off as it’s flush to the bowl. 😢

[@Tankmania3]

Unfortunately I'm not a plumber but from what you are describing sounds like you might have to access the hidden section by breaking into something?!

[@CrispEars666]

Thank you. This helped me a lot.

[@marciaedwardscrown]

You don't have to take it out like that. The top half of the flush can be detached while it's still fitted in the cistern and pulled straight out. New flush just clicks back on

[@PlumbingGy]

Yep we know, but as said in the video the customer wanted a complete replacement. It is what it is.

[@marciaedwardscrown]

@@PlumbingGy thanks and also you look 🔥

[@bnjdc007]

Nice job why don't you Replum and put a flex hose in there Makes it easier For the next go round❤

[@b4tm4nrubin33]

Can you change the middle assembly without removing the actual toilet cistern? My wont seal intermittently and i dont really want to remove the whole cistern if its just the centre flush control assembly

[@PlumbingGy]

On most model nowadays yes they just twist and pull out so you can replace

[@johnnyllooddte3415]

ahahah yes it pops out by pressing two plastic tabs on the side and pops back in in less than a minute

[@Tankmania3]

Mine wouldn't come off as there was a nut underneath the cistern holding the flush in place.

[@barryh8394]

Great video, replacing the part no problem, rubber doughnut another thing altogether

[@amazing451]

Hi Dan another useful video is the toilet you where working on called a close coupled toilet.

[@jdench3304]

The plunger buttons on top of the canister are broken so I can’t flush the toilet to empty the tank. Help!!

[@mac3573]

Great vid thanks gave me the confidence to have a go at replacing mine.... and thankfully... The jobs a good en!

[@weekendhomeprojects]

I need to replace my flush valve seal, but can't find it anywhere. Guess I'll be doing this also.

[@PeterHuang-v4i]

tks for your clear explaination and humor way

[@Mirpurmad]

you made it look easy. nicely done ging to give it a go

[@teamkinetixmedia]

Super helpful, thank you

[@jerry2294]

Never add the blue blocks in the cistern as they ruin the rubber seal.

[@roythunderplump]

Great video. Any tips on removing X2 rusted wall screws inside the cistern ?

[@PlumbingGy]

There is a few things you could try, coat it in WD40 for about 15mins or so give them a go. If that fails you may have to use a large hacksaw blade behind the cistern (painfully slow) but effective. If you can grip them with some locking pliers? That may be a option, I wouldn't use a blowtorch to heat them as it could damage the back of the cistern. If all else fails carefully drill the heads off and remove or use a screw splitter, (not ideal ways but last options). Hope this helps

[@roythunderplump]

@@PlumbingGy Top gent for all those tips & advice to try and tackle the different types of plumbing jobs.

[@harrygg993]

Very helpful vdo ,Thanks so much well done .

[@mungo1969]

Clear and concise.

[@rrazak74]

Awesome video mate...wil use Ur video n chg my leaking issue

[@SilverStorm2009]

What is the average cost for a plumber to do this job

[@PlumbingGy]

It will depend on tour area

[@TStrata]

Nice one mate

[@nigelcarter7740]

A better Top Tip for removing the water, I use a Turkey Baster 😉

[@bobby5634]

What else fits a siamp flush valve does anybody know?

[@JeeSingh21]

My cistern is the worst designed ever - the inlet valve nut underneath is basically recessed into the bottom of the cistern so a nightmare to get that disconnected to them remove the cistern. Plumbers nightmare.

[@hughwoatmeigh6999]

I've only worked on toilets in maybe 10 houses in my life, but it's interesting to me because: 1) I've never seen toilets where they were hard-piped in rather than using flex-hose 2) I've never seen the tank bolted to the wall before. I've only ever worked on toilets in the States, so I'm wondering if this is a Code thing that is required elsewhere.

[@PlumbingGy]

No not code, just good practice and really standard. Flexi hoses are used often but I personally find it unnecessary and untidy when it looks so much better hard piped with ab isolation valve. Thanks for the comment 👍🏻😁

[@manruihoang3549]

thankyou for this video

[@peterclarke6633]

Thanks. Great instruction.

[@MSSBangla]

Nice work

[@barrymark1020]

thanks followed this to the letter and probably saved 50 to 100 on a plumber

[@PlumbingGy]

Glad it helped Barry!!! 👍🏻

[@marciaedwardscrown]

Peace of p1ss really you don't even need to take it all out. The top half can be detached while flush is still fitted in cistern. Comes straight out

[@stevelewis7263]

Such a faff compared to the old fashioned ballcock system

[@gilormsplay]

Don't care how many plumbers I see fitting how many toilets, I cannot see the point of screwing the cistern to the toilet *AND* wall; screwing to the wall seems a hangover from the days when cisterns were attached to the wall.

[@PlumbingGy]

You would see the point if you dealt with hotels or bnbs where many people use them day in day out without care, plus larger people 600lbs say, it soo takes its toll .

[@marciaedwardscrown]

If someone's fat behind pushes the cistern it will move !

[@PlumbingGy]

Yup 👍🏻

[@burhan999]

thank you for the information

[@sausagefinger8849]

Gold, thankyou

[@stevenchong3019]

Good Job, look easy.. will try :)

[@razaqureshi8977]

Thanx excellent

[@ppal64]

Floosh?

[@Sharkie1717]

Thanks!

[@Bobharrow]

It doesn’t show how to adjust the amount of water flushed, which is why I watched the video, otherwise good!

[@PlumbingGy]

It will depend on your cistern and is in the instructions 👍🏻

[@Bobharrow]

@@PlumbingGy Thanks for taking the trouble to reply. My instructions show the two moveable tabs to adjust the amount of water discharged for long and short flushes. However, they won’t move and I don’t want to force them.

[@PlumbingGy]

I personally use pliers or a flat head as they are only on holding tabs to pop out👍🏻

[@johnnyllooddte3415]

ahahah there are plastic clips on the unit..you press them and it pops right out of the toilet.. you pop the new one in place in less than a minute

[@PlumbingGy]

Yep 👍🏻

[@colmanscapers7498]

where are the clips???

[@paulb9769]

Why not just get the same replacement and just use the existing fitting?

[@PlumbingGy]

This is to show how to replace a full siphon

[@paulb9769]

@@PlumbingGy Ah ok. I normally just replace the removable part unless there is damage.

[@junglelawman728]

Thanks.

[@denseljosephs9500]

Top lad.

[@HoudalothAli]

Dan it's dual, not duel. Change it bro.

[@PlumbingGy]

It fine 😂

[@FluffyBanana557]

Fuss arse lol

[@alexthomson7465]

Couldn't spend 1.99 on a new doughnut ??

[@PlumbingGy]

Hey such is life, if I don’t supply the parts 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@ratchriat1716]

it's shame all is going to cost the customer is few quid to get close coupling kit to get a peas off mind enjoyed the video.

[@BobMuk08]

'Make sure the washer on the flush valve goes on the right way' He Said..... But didn't tell us, or show, us which way round little ridges are supposed to face... towards the cistern or towards the valve? which is the right way!! People watch these 'how to' video's to find that out... but you failed to clarify this for the most important seal in the system! Never Assume Anything.

[@PlumbingGy]

It's self explanatory, it only goes one way to the direction of action. If the individual who is looking at these 'how to' videos has no DIY skills I always recommend getting a professional to do the job because it will go wrong. Thanks 👍🏻

[@andydaniel3070]

@@PlumbingGy That's the least helpful response I've ever seen to a perfectly reasonable question. There's a round rubber washer that goes between the flush and the cistern. One side of the washer is flat, the other has grooves in it. It could go on either with the grooves upwards, towards the flush, or with the grooves down towards the cistern. You say to make sure it's on the right way, don't say which is the right way, and then give a meaningless and unhelpful reply when someone asks.

[@jusjustyna5485]

Dan this seems too much, can you help in person 🤪

[@jfmmccoll9189]

Thanks

[@Pog0fWar]

Its not a sink its a basin lol

[@PlumbingGy]

It's both

[@PepsiManX360]

You’re stuck in the early 1900’s.

[@ericbeckett4474]

DUAL not duel

[@PlumbingGy]

Tomato not tomato

[@ericbeckett4474]

@@PlumbingGy duel means to fight someone dual means 2 off not sure about your culinary spellings though

[@PlumbingGy]

It's ok I offer free classes😁 and I believe it's how people speak and pronounce certain words from different areas, but I understand your confusion

[@ericbeckett4474]

@@PlumbingGy yes i was confused when i spotted your spelling mistake and it is a mistake cowboys who don't pay attention to detail usually make yippee cayo

[@PlumbingGy]

Haha gotta love a good lasso and tight jeans my friend, better than that a self proclaimed pedagogue 😬😁😂👨🏻‍🏫

[@jackiecortez1093]

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[@dannyarcher]

“This one doesn’t need it but the customer is happy to be charged a call out fee plus 20% on parts” Terrible service The customer NEVER knows what’s best when it comes to plumbing. Edit: customer has clearly bought the parts otherwise they’d have bought a donut. I’d have walked from that job hours ago. You’ll be back next week when the issue isn’t resolved and they’ll blame you because you were the last person to touch it. The reason that toilet is knackered is because the customer is putting those damn cleaning blocks in the cistern. Still, if the customer wants to pay relentlessly who am I to say no to easy money.

[@PlumbingGy]

Not been back, and the toilet was working perfectly. You’re only as good as the service you provide. A disclaimer helps too…

[@kevinprivet5942]

YET AGAIN, in these times of water conservation YOU DID NOT show the viewer how to adjust the water level valve?!?

[@PlumbingGy]

It’s a simple task.. if you can’t figure that out by looking at it before you install, I think a plumber should be called to be fair 👍🏻

[@DodgeCity111]

Using more water is always better when it comes to sanitation

[@rubbrhog]

Oh NO!!! Apocalypse NOW.....

[@TheCM840]

thank you for this video