REPLACE A TOILET SIPHON, how to replace or repair a broken toilet siphon diaphragm, plumbing/DIY

Derek shows trainee plumbers and DIY in a step by step video how to repair or replace a toilet siphon diaphragm for all types of toilets.
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[@tomkatgastraining]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hH6reHqjhrZ_jdE Link to duel flush siphon on a close coupled wc

[@shotokanbiker]

What do you do if you don't have a flushpipe, we have a porcelain base butted up to porcelain tank

[@tomkatgastraining]

@@shotokanbiker kzbin.info/www/bejne/hH6reHqjhrZ_jdEsi=-OMrohHJG6wAduBn Follow this video

[@jamjamsc26]

I live with my mom and was able to watch this video get our toilet flushing again without having to pay a plumber to come over. Very informative and detailed. Thank you so much!! I feel very accomplished and proud of myself! Any woman can do it!

[@esecallum]

send him £29. he saved you 80

[@Davidthomasv8]

Very useful information 👍

[@paultttownsend3168]

Well done

[@kathydoyle1857]

@jamjamsc26 I'm here a year later 2022, and left another comment just now (please see, I'm after advice). I'm same as you with my mum. Great that you did the job yourself. Well done! Although I've always done my own decorating etc and even fitted two new ceiling lights in the past, this job has got me worried. My toilet is the push button type and I don't know anything about plumbing. Can't afford a plumber, I know I'll get ripped off (with only 2 weeks to go before Christmas 2022)🥴.

[@nataliewaltersFullkarateclass]

Thank you very much managed to fix my toilet from this video, never attempted any plumbing before in my life, this video easy to follow, thanks again

[@wacofrederick2968]

Looking good

[@wacofrederick2968]

Good

[@mikemccarthy4148]

Thank you , I have wondered how the modern systems function. I do appreciate how clearly you presented it.

[@naranchauhan3249]

Thanks a lot, for showing us the method to replace the Syphon. We are having this similar problem. I have the confidence to do it myself now.I am a pensioner, so this will save me some money. You are brilliant at teaching practical methods.

[@xvcxvzxvcxvzxvzxvcxz]

Helped me fix my toilet without paying a plumber thanks 👍

[@donegal2010able]

Thanks man great explanation great video seriously appreciated it don't be wanting anyone in the house been using the down stairs toilet now we have 2 toilets again.

[@alexanderguesthistorical7842]

spot on! Now I know I can get the toilet to flush properly and I only need to change is the washer in the syphon (I'm tight). Hopefully It'll stop the long flappy pipe leading to the toilet behind the bath sounding like a trumpet when it's flushed too. Don't think it will, but we live in hope.

[@tomkatgastraining]

That will probably be the washer in the float valve that makes the trumpet noise

[@alexanderguesthistorical7842]

@@tomkatgastraining COOL! Thanks for that👍

[@veronicamccormack6606]

Really helpful and interesting 👍

[@CowmanUK]

I just fixed my toilet thanks to you and this video. Excellent, thank you so much! There's no way we could afford a plumber, we do have insurance cover for such things but there's a £60 excess and considering I just fixed it myself for next to nothing, I can't thank you enough.

[@vijaysookdeo3813]

Great job. Cheers

[@paulhughes3524]

A short piece of rubber hose, fill with water while holding a finger over bottom end - place in cistern and point into bowel at a point lower then the bottom of the cistern will create a vacuum and drain the water. Lot easier than using a cup.

[@kevingallagher7507]

Great tip! Just replaced my siphon and this saved me loads of time.

[@ronaldochambers1107]

It's probably best not to point the rubber hose into bowel!

[@eddieryan7639]

MY TOILET HAS A VERY WEAK FLUSH ALL OF A SUDDEN WILL REPLACING THE SIPHON FIX IT. THE ONE IN IT IS ABOUT 30 YR OLD. ANY HELP MUCH APPRECIATED THANKS

[@grandbleutrev]

Great, thanks

[@andydaniel3070]

13:23 "The smooth goes to the bottom of the siphon". OMG THANK YOU! This is the fourth video I've watched on this subject and yours is the first one to include this small but vital piece of information.

[@MatLampitt]

Cheers Pal

[@davedate9644]

Thanks so moch

[@trance_trousers]

I've just fixed my toilet thanks to this video! Initially it was leaking from where the pipe enters the toilet itself. It's been like this for months if not years. I'd tried to seal it several times with only temporary success. I had no idea it was a simple as replacing a rubber fitting! Then, just recently, it's been getting more and more difficult to flush the toilet, until a couple of days ago it just became impossible. A quick KZbin search and I found this video! Not only have I managed to get the toilet flushing again but I've also fixed the leaky flush pipe! What I will say is that the nut under the cistern needs to be done up stupidly tight. I kept having leaks until I did it up really REALLY tight. Total cost was less than £15, and that included the pliers I needed to buy as well! Thank you for your help 🙂

[@kevingallagher7507]

Thanks so much Derek. Have been waiting for a plumber to replace my siphon but it's impossible to get a plumber for small jobs as they're all too busy on big building jobs these days. Watched your video and had a go myself and it took me less than an hour. 🙏

[@mj0n4id36]

Really good 👍🏻. Liked how you showed the old one and the condition of the old washer and how you compared it with a brand new one. Thanks Derek (AKA plumber/gas engineer/plasterer/laminate flooring fitter. Sorry if I have missed anything) Asian Jon. Training.

[@paul1962uk]

I replaced the diaphragm cut from a 6 pint plastic milk bottle

[@TheLucylunn]

Toilet decided to go and break a couple of days before Christmas! To avoid high call-out fees or a lengthy wait into the New Year I decided to see if I could fix the problem myself. I come across this video and it was great!! I’m a complete novice but I found Derek very easy to follow. I was able to replace the syphon on a close coupled toilet in under an hour, and that was taking my time and taking the opportunity to give the cistern a good clean behind it. The replacement syphon cost a little under £7 and works perfectly. Thank you very much!

[@dokalayiko8023]

Do you have to use new knots and washers when putting back the fush pipe?

[@tomkatgastraining]

Advisable to

[@Juan_lauda]

Explaining the principle of ciphonic action was incrredibly helpful and is what makes this video superior to others

[@Commonsensenotsocommon]

this was super helpful. I just got quoted £240 for changing the siphon and £350 for changing the cistern. Now I can see how easy it is I feel that the price is ridiculous. Many thanks.

[@chrismeadowcroft1031]

Really helpful Video. Certainly learnt a great deal about toilets that won’t flush!

[@chisroar]

I saw a video where the design of the toilet required removing the whole cistern from the wall! I am so glad my toilet was like this video. Very easy to follow, job done in about 20 minutes. I was unable to remove the pipe due to bad design around the toilet, so used the old washers, but so far it hasn't leaked. Excellent.

[@colinsace1]

That could explain why I am on my 2nd siphon in 11 years be 3rd soon as flush is like a power up flush 😂🤦🏻‍♂️ Was told by the plumber years ago blue blocks rot the cistern components I thought he was talking 💩 to be honest. I got pink water bloo brand one does that make a difference ? 😂

[@hamradioop5777]

Wonderful information. A big thank you for explaining the different WC types, I would have purchased the wrong parts until I watched your video. Very nicely done and thank you for your time and effort.

[@zenastronomy]

u guys service London area?

[@tomkatgastraining]

Sorry no we are in the Manchester area

[@zenastronomy]

@@tomkatgastraining shame. finding honest and good plumbers is so hard.

[@cliveburks]

I had same problem I just replaced the diaphragm plastic seal I didn’t need to turn water off just unscrewed the symphon took it out replaced the seal. Mine was a closed couple toilet. I couldn’t turn water off as hard water stops me turning off the valve on the water inlet.

[@sean550]

Can you leave the Swan neck pipe on without taking it off because mine has tech 7 on the rubber seal and if I take it off I know it will leak...I did put new seal on the pipe that goes into toilet but it still leaked so a plummer put tech 7 around it..

[@snozrick]

Great video gonna attempt this myself :) Say me £200 for a plumber . Thanks man ! well explained

[@LyndseyLeng-uo5qs]

Is there any chance you know any cheap plumbers in Stockton-on-Tees area we have all the parts that you have shoulders on there it's just I'm a woman and I haven't got a clue how to do it is

[@MrEpsilonZero]

What is best material for diaphragm? Anyone tried milk bottle?

[@rodsreel]

Spot on easy to follow and gives me confidence to change the siphon. Up here in the Highlands plumbers are like hens teeth. Very much appreciated. Cheers.

[@johnnorris4467]

Very clearly explained. Can you specify the make of the new siphone assembly you used (i.e. the black and red unit) and where it can be obtained? Many thanks.

[@fence22]

Amazon or eBay

[@simon.revill]

Thanks for this video, this is one of the best instructional videos I’ve seen.

[@grez6330]

👏 fantastic, simple,instructions. Best diy video I have ever seen.

[@cygnus108]

Very comprehensive tutorial..

[@andrewtomlinson18]

I carry a fish tank syphon, just cost a couple of pounds and saves a lot of time.

[@katefox7692]

Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrregh got the cistern dry but HTF are you meant to get to the underside to unscrew it when it’s enclosed in a facking cupboard 😩😩😩

[@katefox7692]

I can just about touch it but getting a tool in there or turning anything impossible. I’m not fricking elastigirl 😠

[@richardgrimsdale-yates4972]

Thanks really helpful Replacing one tomorrow, will let you know how it goes.

[@richardgrimsdale-yates4972]

It went great....Turned the stop cock off, did the work...However as the stop cock hadn't been moved in 10 years it broke when I tried to turn it back on. Had to call an emergency plumber to come out and turn the mains off and replace stop cock. Haha. The siphon worked though and no leaks.

[@evistarpromotion9314]

What do I do if the nozzle that helps me pull the flash is no where to be seen

[@Thompsett]

Thank you ever so much for your video. All new fluidmaster's videos are about modern flushing system. I got old fashion one :)

[@augustushines]

Could use a suction hoover. Would be quicker

[@jbyeats]

Very many thanks DEREK for your most informative video. Replaced my siphon this morning - saving a lot of hastle and money . First class explanation and demonstration . Well done.

[@maureenm8462]

My problem is the hook that is on the handle that connects to the siphon can no longer connect to the siphon, and I wonder if I have to replace the whole thing.

[@tomkatgastraining]

You can buy the hook

[@rivkiroyde4362]

Thanks Derek great video

[@kevinroberts2573]

Very Very informative

[@nigelford6777]

replaced a diaphragm recently only to find that the flush was slow and fan like so wouldn't take solids, even paper away fully. Took pipe out of pan entry and found a large piece of the old one restricting flow, no wonder....VERY WORTH Checking when apart on replacement. Regards,

[@JK-pd7jf]

Glad you briefed on the closed coupled system.

[@UserNameTaken007]

Thanks for this, just done mine in under 1 hour, (2nd one I've done). I'm surprised that none of these video's on KZbin are using Plummers tape on the thread, which I always do.

[@fence22]

Hi i saw a vid where the guy used rubber gresse on the washer on the syphon have you ever used anything on waster to stop a leak

[@tomkatgastraining]

No I haven’t 👍🏻

[@esecallum]

very good. cistern was leaking from pan pipe and it seemed the inside washers which hold the siphon get worn or disintegrate. i tightened the large nut and it seems ok. Same with inlet pipe with washers on the inside. any instant glue which sets in water to stop any further leaks you can use?

[@Dan19870]

I'm literally doing this right now, following it step by step. The previous owner painted over inlet valve so I shut off the water completely. To get the water out of the cistern I used a McDonalds cup as they are more flexible and warn work socks, they'll get cleaned later. I'm now off to B&Q so I'll edit this later to let you know how it all goes. (A few hours later) Toilet now flushes perfectly every time and no leaks. Thanks for the tutorial, if I can follow this anyone can.

[@robertmcdonald4691]

Great video. Intermittent problem with my toilet flushing. Will have to fix soon. Might be a stupid question; what type /grade of plastic did you use? Thanks

[@magicvideotricks8524]

You are a born teacher

[@albyrobinsonisthebestatfoo3002]

Great video this. Thanks

[@davesmith8101]

Thank you very much for this video. I didn't know you could make a new diaphragm/valve, I thought you could not take the valve assembly apart. going to make my own diaphragm now. Much appreciated. Saved me £22 !!

[@cosmicdust1328]

Tibo in shape ❌ Tibo in horror ✅

[@Cistern900]

Wee had the same leek refills

[@matthewjohnston3195]

I have repaired two cisterns by cutting out plastic from file covers and it cost me nothing. They are both working perfectly.

[@BeyondMajestic]

You're the man👍

[@ayooyewusi5847]

Very helpful, thank you

[@nevillewilliams34]

Ah, you've saved me. I followed your instruction up to the baling out when I remembered that I have a 12v oil extractor pump lying around. I rigged it to a 12v power adaptor and the job was painless. I repaired mine instead of replacing it by swapping out the diaphragm. Thank you for your help.

[@uklifestyle9494]

Perfect video sir Im umair

[@willlomas2725]

Greats video Derek.....remember reconnecting flush tubes after the pupil would disconnect them and flood out the school toilets ,sure many became successful Plumbers ..LOL

[@raymondscat]

Very good Thanks.

[@clairedobie9664]

Thank you so much. You told me everything I needed to know and made the toilet syphon interesting too...and all without being patronising.....I think you could teach anything. This has been really helpful. Thaink you

[@Cistern900]

My mum have a Same leek

[@JohnLawler-oc8wt]

Derek you are the man l loved the story about where crapping came from!!! But you have just answered about an issue that l have at the moment and l thank you for that. Keep up the great work believe me it is appreciated!!!

[@chessguru900]

The diaphragm needs replacing. Easy enough to make one up by replicating the old.

[@al8220]

I'm changing mine today... Very good & detailed video. Thank you Sir.

[@ThriveTalesTV]

nice just want i needed . Like

[@TheBreaster]

Those Torbec valves are really flimsy. I busted a pin on one side of the float mechanism with minimal force.I’ll be replacing that with a different float mechanism

[@twatsack]

I was gonna call a plumber until I saw this. Easy to follow instructions, saved me a bundle 👍

[@silverfox8801]

Awesome thanks 🙏🏻

[@bramblebop1904]

You _could_ have actually siphoned the water from the tank, lol! If you had a bit of soft tubing handy...

[@yvonnepierce7883]

Thank you so very much, very good video easy to follow , you save me a fortune , lady on my own , saved me calling Plummer. Cheers Yvonne

[@raphaelsainte-claire4861]

this video made me realise I should buy a new valve instead of trying to install the one I found on the side of the road...

[@leonardell-bon7104]

I used canvas as a washer and is a better quality than the original plastic. Very easy to cut and change.

[@conrad13579]

Hello there! First toilet siphon fix that made me laugh... Aka Thomas Crapper.. Great video.

[@josemag4617]

Thank you for explaining how it works. The issue I have is that after flushing water is still flowing. It does not stop the flow at a 100%. Any explanation?

[@tomkatgastraining]

You won’t have a siphon wc you will have a flush valve

[@normanfawley7379]

Well done that Man ! Most informative,got the same problem but now I know what to do ! Thank you.

[@fletton_man]

Awesome guide, thanks.

[@recapel6372]

Thanks Derek. Very detailed and clearly explained..I will go DIY now..

[@robertpalmer5803]

Very informative and clear instructions..thank you....

[@TriniR6rider_]

Perfect vid

[@ragnarrussell2483]

Or with the turbo system you can replace the plastic for get half the price

[@menorthedge]

Iv put new outlet one on but doesnt empty completely like yours does got quite lot water let in the tank that is new one

[@jaybravo100]

Very informative and helpful video, thank you!

[@heyj1james667]

Great video, concise explanation. Many thanks.

[@davidcassidy8390]

Thanks buddy. I Fixed my toilet siphon in no time thanks to your vid.

[@lukeaaron6946]

Great video! Answered all of my questions, going to replace the diaphragm today

[@lukeaaron6946]

Replaced and all working well. Cheers!

[@Dg-zj6jo]

brilliant

[@k20aa]

You picked a nice and easy one there close coupled an be great fun

[@roseyrose7]

After watching this!... I'm gonna DIY

[@derek8979]

Very good able to do it because of this video. Thank you.

[@bradl.l5436]

Good video 👍