HOW TO CHANGE A PUSH BUTTON FLUSH UNIT - Plumbing Tips

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[@joymos10]

I'm a 70 year old female (yes, I've got the right website) and I've just completed my first plumbing job thanks to this great video which gave me the confidence to give it a try. Unfortunately I came across a problem which had not been covered...a heavily corroded metal clamp. I discovered that a coke and toothbrush would do the job....worked perfectly, had a can in the fridge but won't be able to clean my teeth tonight..yes..still got my own!....thanks again for the help.

[@jackweston2009]

all i can say is legend... my college tutor is scratching his head at how im learning stuff so fast. cheers man

[@adamlennon2282]

Massive help. Plumber who installed the bathroom. Blamed the donut for the leakage. Changed it for a good one. Leakage is worse this time. got him back again. The ornamental pond emanating from the toilet is condensation according to him. So thank you, I'm sorting this out myself with the Bog Guru's guidence👍

[@daeledus]

Just wanted to say thanks for taking the time to post this video. Just saved me an expensive plumber callout, toilet fixed for $40 and a 5 minute drive to the bunnings warehouse. Big up.

[@debpettit3797]

Thank goodness for your videos!! Just replaced dual flush valve which was somewhat complicated by the person who fitted it had siliconed the cistern to the pan. I persevered and totally rogered a kitchen knife! and now have a toilet that is working properly for the first time since we moved here. I would never have had the confidence to tackle this without your advice....you are my hero!!!! Thank you.

[@plumberparts]

Hi Deb, no worries! So glad to help you out! Now you can go and buy some Global knives!

[@yumnasayed8395]

Thanks for saving me hundreds of rands I would've spent on a plumber!! Your (comical) step-by-step guide motivated me to do it myself after weeks of listening to the leaking cistern and I must say I feel pretty chuffed. Mission accomplished! Thanks again

[@101nagen]

Out of wonderment do you change the whole flush unit rarther than fault finding? Just wondering as I started out on my own a month ago and have come across 3 of these that I replaced the whole fush unit on, coudnt find anything wrong with the old one apart from it would let by all the time. Any info would be great thanks.

[@ShR33k]

Thank you for such a brilliant video! I had to change the insides of my parent's toilet system as it was constantly filling up, so brought a "complete flush kit" from B&Q for £16. I was dreading doing the job, but after watching this - I knew what to expect and how to handle it!

[@MegaChelle78]

Hi my cistern lid is stuck, it lifts but old flush unit is preventing me getting it off to be able to fit a new one. any ideas please?

[@newtongardener6417]

Thank you so much for posting this video on KZbin. Thanks to you, I was able to fix my flush system.

[@Nokturna666]

I’ve replaced kitchen taps and now a cistern, all thanks to you 😁 Very helpful video. Thank you 😊

[@umairawan9200]

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[@james5mith]

Great video. Thanks for sharing. The only bit I'm not super sure about is how you clipped the button onto the wire. It's the bit I need to do to mine and I think my wire looks a little different to yours.

[@johnbarham7718]

Thats the clearest demonstration I've seen. And I've been shown.

[@am12eaz93]

With the double button tower valves is it possible just to twist and unclip and swap out if you have the same one?

[@mujahidal-deen2195]

Thank you so much mate.. You saved me a fair bit of money and probably many more people too.. Keep up the good work and all the best for the future.

[@peterbundy83]

Really good video mate. Despite my lack of plumbing knowledge, after watching the video feel pretty confident with replacing the push button on my flush unit. Keep up the good work :)

[@shimbo12]

Amazing video - just switched all the internal parts of my toilet with barely a glitch - Thanks a lot, you've saved me the plumbers fees!

[@rhysvenables7531]

I have learned so much off this guy! thank you plumberparts. im doing plumbing in college and its a bonus to watch your videos and learn more about the plumbing trade.

[@gingerninja7187]

Hi I have a duel flush toilet ,but the button only works on the long flush ,but did work for both short & long flushes ,is it the button ?

[@frasergray2862]

Good clear video fella. Problem here though. I can't get adequate access to my water connection on the tank due to a wall on the same side. The toilet drain goes sideways into this wall too, which doesn't help. It's impossible to get onto the connection with a regular spanner. Is there a tool that I could get that would be able to undo the connector from below (in the same way that you could turn a bolt with a socket on an arm)?

[@DarkNugget]

A drunk friend of mine broke my push button toilet, and in taking the lid off I broke it further! Thanks to your video I have a good idea of how to fix it without letting my landlord know! Legend, thanks mate!

[@HRJ1411]

Well today I changed everything inside the cistern, no way I would've been able to without watching this video, having watched it twice it actually was very straight forward, thanks for your help. Btw, huge amount of sealant and gunk under the cistern from when fitted - and that was the house builder!! Wtf?!

[@janbush9579]

Fantastic friendly and so well done, no shaky camera work either. Even I can follow all that you say, Brill. Have subscribed and thumbed up x Jan

[@plumberparts]

Thanks Jan, glad you've subbed...you never know you may win a sticker if you send us some awful plumbing picks to us via twitter or facebook! Regards, James at PP!

[@umairawan9200]

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[@Stunl3y]

Do these not have an over flow , sorry if its a stupid question

[@reflexxtr]

Hi can you please do a video on how to replace the chrome ‘button unit’ on the top mine is the split type two chrome halves similar to the one in the video but not the same can you advise cheers.

[@laramargaret3374]

This is the second one for the basement bat. kzbin.infoUgkxOuLt8IL_GxhhaK8DBuKEL-zV0UJVpWZn , works great

[@colwilpro]

Are cisterns interchangeable? Like, can you easily change a handle operated to a button? Obviously you'd have a hole where the handle was but could you not put a blank/stopper in that?

[@VSTV1993]

are all units a universal size or do i need to work out what size flush unit i need?

[@JonWade]

I have an Ideal Standard push button flush. THe small button has stopped working and the big button now needs a long hold to flush. I took the lid off an the "buttons" are working OK - pushing the smalll flush direct does nothing. Is this a common fault? Do I need to replace the unit, or is it fixable? Maybe something needs wiggling? I am guessing that as this video is about replacing a flush unit, it is something that needs replacing!

[@claireauroramagic8476]

Hiya I do tons of DIY and have now watched quite a number of your videos. Thank you, they've been a big help. Just a quick question as I can't find it on your amazon link. What is the 'donut' that you do like please? I think I've a developing and failing syphon diaphragm as the cistern handle is sometimes 'weak' but the loo still flushes just fine. So have bought spare toilet cistern syphon diaphragm, but if I need to replace it, I'll still have to remove it all to fit them. Whilst I don't have any issue with the current one, but it's been there 12 yrs that I know of and moving it might see it break up! So having a new one in stock seems like a wise idea! But which one please!?

[@YouWhatMate28]

I have the same problem how did you get the cisten off, Mine is all compact ?

[@rosinamorris4691]

good video but i just need to change the push button from round to a square one on a concealed cistern cant seem to find a square one with same mechanism as in your video any suggestion?

[@justjacqueline2004]

Can you recommend the BEST quality bathroom and kitchen and toilet equipment,as I am about to replace them all and want as durable equipment as possible?So much of the equipment seem wonderful and cost a fortune,but if recent history is any instruction for me,price is NOT the discovery for quality and endurance.Thanks in advance.

[@markbeirne1538]

Superb video thank you!!! Really clear and easy to understand for a non plumber like me. Only issue was getting the unit out of the cistern. No nut to get any grip on so had to knock it out. Will come back for more helpful videos

[@plumberparts]

No worries Mark, glad to help!

[@mellowbubichin]

Hello. I bought a new flush button and syphon. waiting for plumber but not hear from ..... so I watch this video . I am going to fix it by myself.( first time d.i.y i am japanese ) This video is good to explain. Hope I can do it all OK.

[@antwalsh88]

Hi the bolts holding the cistern to the bowl seem cross threaded - they turn freely but do not loosen, so cannot remove. Any advice??

[@lyndadwyer352]

hi, for some reason i couldent post on your video " how to fix a radiator" thanks to you i have fixed 2 radiators in my house, thank you so much for your video, lynda.

[@mcai8rw2]

Thanks for the video. Really helped me change my flush unit. Mine ended up with a leak though . 😢 must be the rotten/ rusty bolts holding the cistern onto the base unit.

[@999pil]

Doesn't that throwaway shroud fit on the underside of the cistern lid?

[@ChrisNorris]

easy to follow with no BS - thanks for making this!

[@dbeater1]

Hey PP really dig the push button system..suppose i'd have to buy a new tank lid with a hole in it?

[@plumberparts]

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[@caskwith]

One of our toilets has a screw in button that holds the top of the cistern on. Try unscrewing the button a little and see if the top loosens.

[@hannahpeatfield54]

This is brilliant, really helped me out, thanks

[@plumberparts]

+Hannah Peatfield No worries Hannah...enjoy flushing!

[@wilkobradford]

This was brilliant. Didn't really have a clue as to what to do before having a look at this. Seemed a doddle after watching it. Many thanks.

[@ruskcake]

Brilliant video, changed the flush step by step with your video. Only cost me the price of the flush. Thanks for uploading this.

[@ngog17]

Great video but in my case, someone has put silicone or filler onto the screw heads that attach the cistern to the wall. As these screws have to be removed in order to get the cistern off the wall then I think I might not start the job in case I end up not being able to finish it. At least now what is involved and whether I should tackle it.

[@angrywada8147]

ben=en helping us for 8 years thanks mate!

[@anthonyhaigh2272]

I never leave a comment but I like this guy, so unpretentious.

[@suzannefarrell4005]

lovely instructions... tks .. I use the fluidmaster and it said to use either the sponge seal or rubber that is supplied depending on diametre of hole... noticed you did not do that and just threw the rubber peice away.. question is does it matter or are the sponge ones better seal... (btw flushed first time and it all came out the bottom doh....)

[@tsilyaryaboy883]

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[@mzonse]

sooo.. I just lift the cover up? mine just feels too tightly closed to be simply lifted up. is the push button mechanism the same everywhere? because the one I have's been leaking into the bowl for 2 days now and ringing for a plumber is a waste of time (they come daaaays after you phone). :(

[@ilikenorthern]

Good video,but what about when you come to change the syphon and those 2 bolts and wing nuts are all rusted up and you cant move them even tho you,ve given them a good spraying with freedom oil,

[@arthurashcroft3758]

Very good video, very good advice, very amusing guy. Advice is clear, step by step and to the point

[@Buddrow01]

Just did my first ever bit of plumbing. I watched this video first and found it very helpful. Thankyou.

[@pataleno]

Just done mine today after watching this video. 15 minute job, spot on

[@daprip456]

Really useful, didn't even need to use the instructions that came with the stuff, thank you.

[@plumberparts]

Good stuff! Great to hear! PP!

[@jonathanwalsh1206]

Brother I am a huge fan of your work 💥

[@nosferatudavies8836]

Brilliant video! Saved myself a lot of money.Thankyou.

[@drussthelegend007]

Should have given a more n depth review. Found your guide very informative, easy to follow step by step guide that was fool proof! Your pace of delivery and communication is far superior than some of the others trying to deliver a similar service. I found all of your guides useful and I will have the confidence to try other fixes in the future. Your the best tool in my box and I would highly recommend others to utilise this free service. . Top man, thanks again. Everything is easy when you know how and you have definitely got the know how.

[@plumberparts]

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[@hooeprimary5940]

Really useful. First time ever to change the flush. Made each step nice and easy.

[@benhunt1985]

I've got a push button on my toilet. the last 12 months it's slowly got slower to fill up, o read somewhere there is a washer that can clog up or rust up and I can change it. just never knew what to look for or which bit I was looking at. any help would be great.

[@fishandonions]

Nice video. So is it the same principle for a hidden cistern?

[@plumberparts]

Yes just about....we are going to do a vid so keep you posted.....

[@bearpitrock]

Very much appreciated mate. Made the job simple and straightforward. Subscribed. Thanks.

[@Stu_Kennedy]

This video is so good, i need to do this in my bathroom. How much is a replacement flush system like this? Does anyone know?

[@alanchandler821]

Hi, can you tell me the name and size of the wrench you use to remove/fit the flush system. Many thanks

[@chateenkoamerchy1041]

YOU ARE A BRILLIANT GUY, YOU HELP ME TO CHANGE MY PUSH BUTTON FLUSH UNIT , MANY THANKS

[@davidmeadows9437]

how do you change it when it's very awkward place with bath and cabinet in the way Dave

[@bunterchild1205]

Thanks very much for posting, found it simple and easy to use, I appreciate you taking time to help people.

[@victoriaburton5917]

Hi, it is only the top button that is broken - the flush system itself it fine - am I able to just change that bit rather than taking the loo apart?

[@plumberparts]

That depends on the manufacturer!

[@victoriaburton5917]

OK I'll need to check that, thanks for the response.

[@mr.dahliaking.202]

If the close coupled toilet cistern uses klamp under nut instead of bolts, then can use the close coupled toilet's tank as a high tank toilet tank?

[@plumberparts]

Vytautas Poška It's not the best idea mate! Good luck, PP!

[@shauns4333]

Im not saying your the best at what you do, but your in the Top 1 my friend !!!

[@bobby5634]

What else fits a siamp flush valve does anybody know?

[@richardevans3253]

I want to buy a toilet with only 2 holes in the bottom,rather than 5 ,which I have on my present toilet cistern,which has a cracked cistern . What brand is this ? As it only has 2 ..

[@gerrymccullough3829]

Hi Plumbparts, You successfully guided me through changing a Push Button Flush Unit - Thanks a lot you really helped me understand the process. Just one point though, on your video at 3.24 you said that, in the package was 'another doughnut' which you don't tend to use. Are you sure it was a doughnut and not a cistern seal adaptor for a larger bore outlet? Just asking because I needed the this adptorvfor my DIY task! Thanks again, my wife is looking forward to me watching more of your channels!

[@jackieorvis6420]

Hiya there isn’t any screws to undo underneath the toilet tank please help

[@laureng2110]

This flush valve looks just like mine, I've been trying to find parts for it, can you tell me what brand/type it is? Thanks

[@sarahlou584]

My toilet is like this but the flush is weak and it don't empty well any ideas

[@ryanabbott3042]

hey buddy just replaced two push button units with the cable fitting and one is fine but the other button pops right back up as soon as you let go of it! you have to hold down the button to flush the toilet completely the weird thing is, if you lift the top off a little bit...it works fine, so i wonder if it's just a faulty button or part? any ideas, come across it oh fountain of knowledge?! :)

[@Elle-Jay-Dee]

This was SO helpful, thank you. We put the blanking plug on the wrong way (had to buy a new cistern after we fitted the new flush valves as when we put the lid on the whole cistern cracked like a raw egg! Must have been a hairline crack as we were very careful)....so, new cistern arrived after 10 days ordering, fitted all the parts, leaking at blanking plug....duh - realise we have put blanking plug on the wrong way! Will now drain it again, turn water off, take cistern off wall and put blanking plug in the right way!! Rookie mistake?? :)

[@plumberparts]

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[@Elle-Jay-Dee]

plumberparts erm...that part is now working perfectly. Unfortunately the gasket at the flush valve seal slipped - so a very small drip coming from left wing nut and back of cistern. Need to take it off again and make sure its staying in place when we tighten flush valve. (currently bandaged drip with a towel). Nearly there now. Have learned tons through our mistakes. We can see tiny, tiny air bubbles collecting around the rubber seal at the flush valve when looking inside). When we re-fit it, we will do water test (before replacing), checking for drips and look to see if any air bubbles inside). My mother (68 years old) and myself are feeling proud that we are doing this ourselves! (With the help pf your excellent video)!! Thank you :)

[@Elle-Jay-Dee]

All cisterns go!!! We re-fitted it... thanks to your excellent tutorial. Girls can do plumbing :-D

[@jamiemclachlan6378]

Have you done a video for when water constantly runs into pan?

[@ugandantoad6616]

Either change the ball valve & / or the washer at the bottom of the flush syphon (better still, change the whole flush syphon)

[@inderjitsingh9335]

how do i found out where the water supply is so i can isolate it

[@ralph.real.estate]

Thank you! This saves a lot of money, brother. Also, great American accent! LOL

[@MsRaab123]

What if the flush doesn't reach the the siphon inside..I can't seem to find a long enough one to reach...any tips?

[@plumberparts]

Is it a cable flush or rigid button flush? PP!

[@michaelneal6929]

Enlighten me as to why these cable driven flush valves go stiff, then remove them from the water and they work fine? I’ve had a couple go exactly like this...

[@theqentity3669]

Hey, any chance you could link where to get that button? I need just that part.

[@plumberparts]

Go only and type in 'Push button flush unit spares' Sorry for the delay in replying! Sub here please>> kzbin.info

[@ROB.FIVEAMP]

Your a legend 🤣🤣🤣 4:45, I was pmsl, my misses seen the vid too and reckons I've found my long lost brother 🤣 got to have a laugh when at work 👍

[@clairmiller2147]

Excellent. I now feel confident enough to do this job. Thank you for this video explaining the process so clearly.

[@johnkeys368]

Excellent another very good another informative and useful video. Well done

[@andrebugeja]

If my current flush unit has only one button, will a dual flush system work with the cistern?

[@plumberparts]

+Travellin Bug yep fine! PP!

[@MrJpb2000]

Nice 1...Just replaced my flush system after watching your video. Excellent & thank you 👊😎👍

[@MsJOETHEBOSS]

Great Video! I am an electrician, doing my BA Honors in Film and Documentary now, the final year. As an electrician for 35 years,, I had to be able to do bits of everything but cisterns were always a no-go area for me. Took on a project a few weeks ago for my brother doing up his bathroom, full works. I have a Wooden WC unit in order to hide the cistern completely. The toilet will be backed up against the unit so no pipes or wastes will be seen. I will be mounting the flush button on the wooden unit instead of the cistern. I am a bit nervous but hope it is the same thing, If any tips, tell me. Thank you.

[@LewiOSD]

Thanks for this. Saved me a wod of cash getting a plumber to do this!

[@plumberparts]

+Lewis Blythe No worries! Please sub >> kzbin.info

[@cynthiabriggs9925]

What about the toilet that is built in My button is on the front of the unit

[@slicedpage]

Fantastic help,just what I needed, now just need to persuade the wife to do it !

[@gijoe6122]

Ur video guided me well..., u made me feel its so simple... it builds confident. tq. Problem solved.

[@Stunl3y]

Thanks ... no overflow outlet ?

[@plumberparts]

Stunl3y integrates into the flush unit. So much easier too!

[@silvio2372]

My push button loo seems to have low pressure when flushing. Is the pressure dictated by the size/amount of water in cistern? Or is there a way to increase pressure? Thanks..love the vids btw.

[@plumberparts]

It's usually to do with the flush unit itself. What type is it?

[@silvio2372]

not syphon, if that makes sense.

[@jessicag630]

Great video, but 44 seconds intro is a bit long. Any tips for dual flush button with no linkage, but with two sticks that pushes down?

[@mrboyban]

Nice production!