How to Fix a Modern Toilet Cistern - Leaks into Bowl non-stop

Modern toilet systems have a tendency to leak and waste water.
In this video I show you how to fix the leaks.
Amazon Roca 66mm outer diameter....Roca Dual Flush Valve D1D D2D Diaphragm Washer Seal about £3.20
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Amazon Roca Complete flush tower only (no threaded screws on top), about £29
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Complete Roca Toilet Flush System: including water inlet and float, 3 litre/ 6 litre flush select system (as shown in this video) and securing screws and sealsabout £30
Genuine Roca dual flush seal. This genuine replacement is meant to replace the grey coloured rubber seal that you see in this video with a many times more, lasting silicon seal. Genuine Roca replacement... UK buy
outer diameter 66mm
inner diameter 17.5mm
Ebay free delivery about £4.20 for seals
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ROCA-Dual-...
Ebay complete flush system and seals about £28
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2254650687...
Ebay whole complete flush system including inlet valves and push-buttons and toilet top to toilet bottom only £46 with free delivery
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[@paulmclarnon6986]

A very clear and well explained solution to my Roca toilet problem. Spot on

[@niqo6925]

Perfect. I was a bit sceptical about my ability to fix this problem but I followed your instructions and in less than half an hour it's in service again. Many thanks

[@niqo6925]

And no need to change the seal or call someone out.

[@JeremyBo2010]

Thanks a lot for posting! Just replaced the seal on my Roca cistern and no more leaking!

[@DeanRoss9567]

Great video, helped so much and my toilet is working again. Anyone can do it! I've just done it at 03:30am 🤣

[@steveheppenstall6777]

Thank you. Just stripped mine down, cleaned it ,reassembled it. appears to be working exceedinly well.

[@PrimaryIgnition]

Have a Geberit and completely overhauled the thing. Removed both float and flush mechanism. Cleaned, replaced plunger/float seal yet missed that darn silicone seal. Took it apart again (!) and popped the blisters and done. Thank you for your help, saved me $300

[@Mrpoulenc1899]

Thank you very much, showing how these may be taken apart and cleaned was most helpful, and indeed solved the problem. kind regards to you. best wishes Simon.

[@silvanasilvana4592]

Thank you so much, as a young woman living by myself you helped me a lot.

[@vinsmokejijijid7300]

I've fixed my flushing unit. Thanks for the video ❤❤

[@jamesblanchard5000]

Thanks! Really good explanation and helped me fix the problem without having to call someone out

[@gary1962miller]

Going to do as you say tomorrow thanks 😊 very well explained 👏

[@user-ob2im3qj4s]

Thanks so much! We were able to fix the slow leak after watching this.

[@NordicPaulNewman]

Thank you I saved money thanks to this video.

[@ceepey]

Thanks a lot. This helped me saving water!!!

[@denisgc100]

appreciate you - made for a quick fix- thanks!

[@roblandau6766]

Thanks. You helped me fix my toilet.

[@alammahtab27]

Nicely explained

[@semenvova]

Great video. Thanks

[@steves5392]

Thanks, I was so unsure of how to get the washer off without breaking the whole unit.

[@unlazinessboyo]

Thank you sir, it works 😊👍

[@raymcsharry7407]

Thanks for this. Almost worked. Cleaned the washer as best I could, still dribbled, took big washer (6:30) off again, smeared both sides lightly with petroleum jelly (Vaseline) and stopped it completely!!!

[@77Cfriend]

I don't think that will last very long? but let me know as I changed my washer and still a very small leak

[@hranicarzpanelaku1203]

man exactly what i needed,you like some WCMAN from hero movie thank you so much

[@MrJericho07]

Will my wife be able to use her toothbrush after?

[@brendabeckers6125]

I changed evry thing still leaking

[@TheBartostock]

😂😂😂 😂

[@serenawilson3333]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@edwarde5737]

Great video

[@EducationPineapple]

Thanks!

[@Moto_Cam]

Great instructions. The washer had an air bubble in it which was causing a slight leak. When I went to buy the washer, the guy said that if I had just popped the air bubble the washer would work again.

[@EducationPineapple]

These washers sometimes look perfect and still leaks, but a change of a new washer stops the leaks, so popping the bubble is unlikely to stop the leak.

[@Sam-dm9ns]

I’ve just had exactly the same problem with bubbles in the seal. Popped them carefully and now all working fine 😀

[@romeshjayawardene3551]

Thank you so much for this informative video. Helped me to stop the trickling leak on my WC.

[@Mancmodeller]

Perfect timing-this is exactly what has been happening to mine, I've been wondering how to tackle it, and now I know. Nice little job for me this afternoon! Thanks

[@EducationPineapple]

Glad I could help

[@cenapolguc690]

God bless you sir very informative

[@brixtondesmond5397]

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[@jamarigeorge2248]

@Brixton Desmond Instablaster :)

[@brixtondesmond5397]

@Jamari George thanks for your reply. I found the site thru google and I'm trying it out atm. Looks like it's gonna take a while so I will reply here later with my results.

[@alshirawi8941]

Please make videos over filling line

[@Runmum856]

Thank you for the video. When I try to turn mine to get it out of the cistern it starts unscrewing the whole mechanism, how do I get it to just unlock the middle part please?

[@EducationPineapple]

On the flushing column, hold the bottom half with one hand, use the other hand to grasp and twist click off the upper half. Good luck.

[@dexadrinepancake]

You did well to get the replacement part. Roca wouldn't reply to my enquiry where I could get a diaphragm. You skipped the very important stage of replacing the retaining disc which holds the diaphragm in place.

[@EducationPineapple]

Please use a device that can expand the comment section and you will see my link to a new diaphragm

[@dexadrinepancake]

@@EducationPineapple I am in South America and could get an answer from Roca. I had hoped to pick one up in Singapore but no reply from Roca. I could have bought one on Amazon or Ebay but the cost of postage and import duty would exceed £100! I had one sent Airmail from a friend in the UK which took 6 months to arrive and I got off lightly with a $5 administration fee.

[@nickscholes9906]

Great video, thanks. I have this problem but when I removed the inner section the washer stayed in the base. Looking at your video, the cap that holds the washer in place is missing from mine. Assumed it's been flushed. Are they known to break off? I'm assuming also I'll need to buy the complete new value mechanism.

[@EducationPineapple]

The cap must have been missing from a previous person's effort...I cannot see the cap breaking off as it is very tough plastic. The cap needs to be there to flatten the seal, but also to add weight to the plunging mechanism. To save money try to change only the seal, maybe use a cable tie to lock it in and see if it stay on well without falling out. If it does stay on, I would wrap some heavy lead soldering wire above on the shaft to add weight. If it does fall off then click on one of the links in the description...the whole unit including the inlet valve is only £36 on one of the links. Good luck.

[@JamesCPLeung]

Would you advise how we can adjust the flow out time of water more . Thanks.

[@EducationPineapple]

If it is slow then just thoroughly clean all the limescale off.

[@zzalsjes]

Thanks for the video. I have the same central flush unit. When you replace the cap over the washer (~6:50) you seemed to just plonk it on any old how & it easily snapped on. Mine is more difficult even with a lot of force. Did you have to align the 4 protrusions on the inside shaft of the cap with the 4 grooves on the shaft & then pull it on? You didn't seem to twist it on but getting it off did twist it before finally prising off with a screwdriver. Probably one of those things that you don't think about too much once you've done it a few times. Appreciate any advice - Cheers!

[@EducationPineapple]

Yes you have to align the notched, push in then twist. You should try to clean all limescale off with a toothbrush...also apply a bit of vaseline or even some soap or detergent to help lubricate.

[@zzalsjes]

@@EducationPineapple Thanks to your further help I've managed to get the washer & cap back on. Much obliged.

[@carterdraws700]

Any idea what the model / make number is for that particular flush-valve? Exactly what I need! Thanks

[@LavenderBeautify]

Yes I need to know this tooo

[@snootyboy]

@@LavenderBeautify look on Amazon for “ Dual Flush Cistern Valve, only D2D for Screw-in rods by Roca, AH0004800R “

[@cgullcharlie]

Thank you! I have a question: after water flushes, the float drops and the cistern seals, then the cistern starts to fill up. How come the float doesnt lift and unseal the cistern?

[@danilie6742]

Maybe the water pressure press the seal down and lock water leakage

[@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx919]

I have the same system but just wondering would i able to replace it to a Thomas Dudley Dual Flush Cable Operated Flush Valve instead

[@EducationPineapple]

I normally go with the same system, but if the other one fits then why not...find out the measurements.

[@Tianablue1]

Exactly this problem but with Roca concealed system. Had 2 different local plumbers, one couldn’t get parts and second had no idea how to get to the innards so wouldn’t touch it! House only 10 years old. Someone must know surely!?

[@4KLive]

Just search and buy from the on line shop, this is the correct way, I just took mine apart and checking these video to see if I can repair with out order new parts haha. Seems like I need to buy the seal at least.

[@chkhamis101]

Tianablue, Hi check Amazon they have all the parts that you are looking for. I just received a new seal today.

[@virginiasguevara6526]

How do I change the complete set? You only changed the middle part, I bought complete 3 parts but I can't pull the two parts on the side. Also could you please show how to replace the screw on the bath taps, the old once do not turn anymore. But I can't find the screw for bath taps so it continually dribbling! Thanks for showing the symphon flush.

[@EducationPineapple]

Hello for dripping taps on modern systems, please watch this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoOvZ5p-lNargK8 May I suggest that the other two parts (base of cistern flush unit that fits onto the bowl and water inlet valve) are not changed for a leaky cistern that leaks into the bowl. My philosophy is to do the simplest fixes first. So in other words, change the middle unit that I am holding and see if that fixes your problem before looking elsewhere. Take care to re-watch the whole video noting especially where the two halves come together, and matching the four tabs firstly.

[@EducationPineapple]

water inlet dismantling kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGTCgZVrnriVrtU

[@mets23q]

Do you need to install the nut or can you just slot it into existing flush valve spot

[@EducationPineapple]

Nothing extra is needed except diaphragm

[@Gorguruga]

My one is a smaller tank so the parts look different. Will they still work in the same sort of way? (as in twist off and on)

[@EducationPineapple]

If they unit looks similar then it may e the same

[@alshirawi8941]

Please make videos both makanisam

[@alexalexandru73]

I have the same model and is leaking. Mine is new so unfortunately cleaning it doesn't solve the problem. Do you have any idea what might cause the leaking?

[@mariodesira7188]

I have been doing research non stop on this this past month. Absolutely new models from the shop leaked. The mechanism is inherently flawed and will always leak if you test it. Go with an old style siphon mechanism. New tech isn't necessarily better.

[@ahemednor5201]

🌹👍

[@77Cfriend]

changed my washer and still very small leaking, any other ideas? Thanks

[@EducationPineapple]

Make sure rim that washer sits on is free of limescale...use nylon toothbrush only to clean or your finger nails. Take whole fush assembly out and soak in dish washer descaler...coil some sodering lead wire around the base (I used about 6 coils) of the shaft above where the washer plunger is to add weight to give a better seal. All of that should do it.

[@globetraveler187]

hi i just bough a new roca and still there is a leak very little visible ,and dont know what to do.Any ideas?

[@EducationPineapple]

Did you have a new rubber or silicon seal as well. The plastic device alone without a new rubber seal will not work. If it did come with a new seal, I would take it apart and change the existing seal for another one. Some times new parts can be damaged too. Imagine the part sitting in a box sideways resting on a shelf for years. The seal would become bent. Also make sure the lip of the hole in the toilet where the seal eventually sits on has been clean of all of its limescale with a soft tooth brush, or use your nails to gently clean.

[@globetraveler187]

@@EducationPineapple yes all sealed and with the rubber I bought same diameter different rubber because original was silicone one and finally it leaked less and less till it stopped completely.Very happy 😃 Thanks for advice anyway!

[@Mimiv8]

I had to replace the ‘buttons’ and followed every instruction I could find. Now they won’t work at all. I press them down, but the toilet won’t flush. Any idea? Trying to fix myself before calling the plumber :(

[@EducationPineapple]

you need to make sure the flush system is not installed 90 degrees (1/4 turns) off, or even 3/4 turns off. Make sure the 3 litre is aligned with the small button and the 6 litres is aligned with the big button + small button.

[@Mimiv8]

@@EducationPineapple thanks so much! It looks like the two plastic buttons on the actual valve stopped working. I took the buttons off and pressed them, and nothing. I’ve not touched the valve when replacing the buttons

[@jbwalton]

I have just changed mine. The full flush unit, including the bottom washer. The thing is still leaking. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@EducationPineapple]

Make sure you clean the rim where it meets the seal.

[@shanepipkin4041]

where mine seats on the rubber it's not flat odk how it can seal looks like teeth why?

[@EducationPineapple]

Could be limescale on the lip of the main toilet pipe. Use a soft plastic like a toothbrush to clean. Would recommend just buying new seals and installing as soon as there is leak...see my links below for decent cheap seals for this model.

[@shanepipkin4041]

@@EducationPineapple that's the way its made very weird

[@EducationPineapple]

Modern toilet systems have a tendency to leak and waste water. In this video I show you how to fix the leaks. Amazon Roca 66mm outer diameter....Roca Dual Flush Valve D1D D2D Diaphragm Washer Seal about £3.20 amzn.to/3QVSnM5 Amazon Roca Complete flush tower only (no threaded screws on top), about £29 amzn.to/3KTlNH1 Complete Roca Toilet Flush System: including water inlet and float, 3 litre/ 6 litre flush select system (as shown in this video) and securing screws and sealsabout £30 Genuine Roca dual flush seal. This genuine replacement is meant to replace the grey coloured rubber seal that you see in this video with a many times more, lasting silicon seal. Genuine Roca replacement... UK buy outer diameter 66mm inner diameter 17.5mm Ebay free delivery about £4.20 for seals www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ROCA-Dual-Flush-Valve-Diaphragm-Washer-Seal-Gasket-AH0007100R-D1D-D2D-D4D/264379731824?epid=1317258633&hash=item3d8e428f70:g:t8gAAOSwo4pYFMz~ Ebay complete flush system and seals about £28 www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225465068784?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20220808120223%26meid%3Dcfcd104eab7143df95f543892790c28a%26pid%3D101545%26rk%3D9%26rkt%3D25%26sd%3D145257382008%26itm%3D225465068784%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D4406038%26algv%3DSimplAMLv10PairwiseNativeMskuAspectsV202110MskuPromotionAdRateV05BERTGreedyKL006KnnRecallV1ImageSimLimeRecall%26brand%3DRoca%26fpg%3D0&_trksid=p4406038.c101545.m1851&amdata=cksum%3A225465068784cfcd104eab7143df95f543892790c28a%7Cenc%3AAQAIAAABcPfgB3AKUWeDCZ22Rt4FFwMXiM65Za%252B9aD%252Fq4kzStAs5MoJrypuVcoDS1P1ermbopnzhaes64Rb38tiKwICtrTy085LSp2mD1JQsVXvkmthO9IxnTG%252BuXbX%252FI%252FzPybTOMYXuCvlpFWLOv1fKyw4kBbkk8FXdPJJlc8v%252FcFOXSn2XgWPWXx5auL%252Fb2RNJ4upnPH2cya7OUJqxAxSZCQbShuGkDepa5aB3PG4vH6z5nFPypEoCFfuFTqhaynqUKKU93b6nLyL5NR96ZR4vlWznHsRFFSKcjdmpdyLXl8qF0pnZ1YmCo210mrSuJ%252BE4bIYpB2rsoYRtdYGaTWW24Z3J9cKwFAZQsuGHh84QJ%252FZcV%252FmjyKpQ3CJieIHT3cG4XxbOrm00%252FSW%252FmT57gx4QSFDOmo4BUonEmOdB2D226%252FpmNAB679xpECQC%252FUyN5rsY7mRFsn9WLN009NX2nh39%252BWh6V2aIkU5mehSTBVtEEW0lYfmL%7Campid%3APL_CLK%7Cclp%3A4406038&epid=1304478248 Ebay whole complete flush system including inlet valves and push-buttons and toilet top to toilet bottom only £46 with free delivery www.ebay.co.uk/itm/263162903991?hash=item3d45bb3db7:g:GtsAAOSwH35ZnWFG&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA8EwxV7wYHE7zqpJe58n2sNGucT1zwO64tT6exUesGv8BNUT61BFDch5EC0i561LnsHohkKg77ne1mcQfF3A0DGhTBXm999AESzcb5WjqtDwKsQNvxRjiRu%2BVkoQzkDqzipLfCBYcAsnKZ9FV%2FqGeJgWfX6Ux73RkAmOn%2B1BTf5V3LHIh3%2FrdLY9w3P7lojiozqViGCoYnIK260R8PIoTsEh%2Btg5%2F%2BC%2FPqn6WjA0jypBiflUYuV1T2AXVAo2MWk3N7%2B1kmYmkMstUtTmzv%2BdtUUMSIr0WKP39ieoYVOWQjxeKucd4Jo2m2ffZaoCYYiZGjA%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR7DfrIXGYg

[@ef7480]

Whatever happened to the original syphon? how not to solve a problem. Some academic's design no doubt....

[@EducationPineapple]

I have another video on changing the old valve types from a toilet that was installed in 1977 and only just failed last year ...and the seals haven't leaked yet....I know what you mean.

[@Milan-wc9te]

Is harry kane doing the vid?