Leaky flushbox

[Dee]

Hubby had to fit a new loo and flush box last weekend ..Tried a couple of plumbers who failed to get back to us so he did it himself.
We have a leak from the flush box, he has tried every way to tighten and seal it to no avail .....any ideas
From a wellie wearing Dee!!

[perchy]

Oh dear, hope STG or Foggy get on here soon!!!!!

What colour wellies

[Steve the Gas]

Dee, is it a bog where the cistern sits on top of the pan?
Or does it have a flush pipe? I have to go out very soon, so asap please..

[foghornleghorn2]

Yep, more info needed and a piccy would help.

[saint-spoon]

a picture would be of assistance, not enough information without.

[Dee]

Sorry folks been out all day.
Its a close coupled cistern and loo with a push button flush , the leak is not from the water inlet its where the the cistern fits onto the loo , sorry to be a little vauge , hope this gives you a better idea
Dee
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[Steve the Gas]

It will be leaking at the donut.

Rip the cistern off again and re- install using silicon as a bedding agent on both sides of the donut.Tighten up and wait fa few hours before any use - if poss.
That normally works.
Otherwise give me a bell.

[foghornleghorn2]

Also check that the cistern is square and not leaning backwards, forwards or to either side. The donut needs even compression to work 100%, if one attachment nut is too tight then it will allow water to pass from t'other side. It could be that the nuts are not quite tight enough. Try pushing down on the cistern slightly and see if you can get a couple of extra turns from the nuts but don't over tighten.

If the cistern is too far away from the wall you can use a timber batten to take up the space.

[Dee]

Thanks for all the hints....have tried most of the things suggested
Will give you a call after the F1 Steve.......come on Lewis !!
Dee
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