HOW TO FIX TOILET NOT FLUSHING

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  • čas přidán 4. 06. 2021
  • How to fix a toilet that is not flushing. CHANGE THE TOILET FLUSH UNIT!
    Today I show you how to fix a toilet flush by changing the flush or syphon unit. I'll show you how to disconnect the water supply, remove the toilet cistern and remove the old flush unit. I'll show you how to change the donut seal and reattach everything how it should be!
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  • @JohnOCallaghan-vx2ub
    @JohnOCallaghan-vx2ub Před rokem +6

    Outstanding. The piece at the end about only needing to replace the diaphram and how to get at this without dismantling the entire cistern saved me a ton of money and work. Thank you sir!

  • @crazyb4spoons
    @crazyb4spoons Před 3 lety +6

    I had this exact problem about 6 weeks ago. Managed to get it sorted watching some of your older videos.
    Only problem I ran into was the cistern was quite small, so a new siphon unit didn’t fit. Ended up getting a fluid master one that was much slimmer.
    Thanks for your videos!

  • @Fran-fv6pf
    @Fran-fv6pf Před 3 lety +17

    James, I am so sorry for not watching your videos of late 😂🙏 I've gone to the dark side and started an Electrician Apprenticeship at 42 years old. No joke, found an old boy willing to take me through. Apparently water and electricity does not mix❓❓❓ when I pointed out Hydro Electric Power... I got sacked. Damned if you do and damned if you don't 😄🙏

  • @colinduncan1530
    @colinduncan1530 Před rokem +1

    James, you are a Godsend! My toilet wasn't flushing well and all the videos I'd watched talked about replacing the entire siphon, which entails removing the cistern from a close-coupled toilet, as per your video. Thankfully I found this video and it's the only one to mention how to replace the diaphragm with a new piece of flexible plastic. Thankfully I already had a 2 piece siphon, so could remove half without taking off the cistern. Found that the original diaphragm (blue plastic) was brittle and had cracks and an entire piece missing. Cut a bit out of a plastic bag (one that had originally had gravel in, so relatively heavy-duty plastic) and cut to size. Works perfectly and fixed for free! Many thanks!

  • @nicholasburgess7035
    @nicholasburgess7035 Před rokem +1

    Used your videos for not one but two toilets that wouldn't flush properly in my house. Just like to say "Thank you very much". They were extremely helpful + entertaining, unlike others I could mention! 😁

  • @mbond65
    @mbond65 Před rokem

    Thanks for this video, was able to replace our syphon on our only toilet and have a useable toilet late one evening. Replaced for one that’s detachable, what a good idea whoever came up with that!

  • @alfyxxxxx
    @alfyxxxxx Před rokem

    Absolute legend mate! Flush was very weak/not happening. It was the diaphragm, cut a piece of the exact same shape and size from a clear flimsy folder from Ryman I had laying around and now is working as good as new. Piece of advice for anyone...if your toilet is like this and has that metal holding the bolts...mark the position before you loose it. Had to put it on and off three times to get it how it was hahaha.

  • @kakkunkk
    @kakkunkk Před 2 lety

    Very entertaining video. Thanks for the extra camera angles too, much appreciated!

  • @2002sti
    @2002sti Před 2 lety

    Thanks for the video. Just fixed my toilet by replacing the plastic! 👍🏻

  • @davemartin4197
    @davemartin4197 Před 2 lety

    Just replaced the cistern with a new one - took me an hour. Many thanks for such an informative video.

  • @greggpearson3538
    @greggpearson3538 Před 2 lety +1

    I’m an adult trainee these videos help so much especially when I’m on my own in a years time great work mate keep it up 👍🏻

  • @peteethell
    @peteethell Před 2 lety

    Thank you so much. Can’t believe I managed to fix it thanks to you👍

  • @Andy-wp6lj
    @Andy-wp6lj Před 3 lety

    This channel is amazing! Thank you. I just need the same for electrics so I can see what they mean when the explain certain aspects. 👊🏾

  • @World_of_Oasis
    @World_of_Oasis Před 10 měsíci

    Thank you for the great video. I replaced the diaphragm and it’s working perfect. Thank you very much ❤

  • @KenPrice-iq2nh
    @KenPrice-iq2nh Před rokem

    Briiliant, thanks for this. Seeing this gave me the confidence to go in and see what the problem was when the flush only worked intermittently. I made a new diaphragm out of some old damp proof membrane (1000 gauge plastic) I had lying around. Now it flushes like new. Brownie points when the missus gets home, smug mode.😁

  • @biggishdantan
    @biggishdantan Před 2 lety +4

    Briiliant, thanks for this. I made a new diaphragm out of a dog food bag. Now it flushes like brand new. Saved myself a tidy sum on calling out a plumber. Feeling rather smug 😀.

    • @diogenesegarden5152
      @diogenesegarden5152 Před rokem

      This is my job for tomorrow. Looks like I’m going to have to make the spiders homeless.

  • @pockets3121
    @pockets3121 Před 2 lety

    Aweaome video, just repaired my toilet and this was a tremendous help, many thanks

  • @gmeadowcroft84
    @gmeadowcroft84 Před 3 lety

    Great vid Jimmy, nice simple but effective vid

  • @user-bm6tb7gy1y
    @user-bm6tb7gy1y Před 21 dnem

    Excellent Video.

  • @David-ju5ci
    @David-ju5ci Před 2 lety

    Great video James your videos are most helpful.

  • @g.johnson3119
    @g.johnson3119 Před 3 lety +3

    Bare knees all over toilet floor James!! yuk😂

  • @dannyOdr
    @dannyOdr Před 2 lety

    Thanks for this video. I, just a few hours ago, took my flush unit apart and replaced the diaphragm with a bit of plastic from a folder wallet. Flushing every time now. Thanks again

  • @mroflynn7769
    @mroflynn7769 Před 2 lety +1

    Great video, funny , professional, clear, concise and a very good teacher to boot. Well done young man, I hope you lecture in some college somewhere. Ideal for students of the trade.

  • @fredshead3956
    @fredshead3956 Před rokem +1

    Hi You could syphon the water out the tank, with a piece of hose, fill the hose up with water put finger over both ends, put one end in water and other end in bowl below and it will sysphon out..Fred.

  • @satishsaxena2649
    @satishsaxena2649 Před 3 lety

    Very well demonstrated

  • @paulstockbridge2804
    @paulstockbridge2804 Před rokem

    Many thanks for the video! Job done, but what a complicated procedure just to change a diaphragm!

  • @antoniogalluccio4213
    @antoniogalluccio4213 Před 3 lety

    Hi, James.. have you also got a sort of pump with a hose that can fit 15mm pipe and suck some water from the central heating? It happened to me that the drain off valve was not on the lowest point of the sustem and I had to install a tower rail and connect it to pipes that were very low on the wall and I couldn't solder the return one because of the dripping water not even with bread. Somebody suggested a vacuum cleaner for water. Any ideas I could get from your Amazon store?

  • @KaySpence-vw3fe
    @KaySpence-vw3fe Před rokem

    Thank you so much for this - I had no idea how the siphon worked until I watched this. Replaced the diaphragm using an empty persil laundry capsules pouch cut to size and it works perfectly now. Didn't have to call the plumber or buy a new part - Result!

    • @chrbx13
      @chrbx13 Před 11 měsíci

      Pls send a link to show me how a persual laundry capsules pouch looks like

  • @gerry3454
    @gerry3454 Před 7 měsíci

    Thanks great to known I've only to remove the inside for diaphragms only great tips

  • @BlGB0SS
    @BlGB0SS Před 3 lety +5

    "Not after the injunction" 🤣

  • @snifflingsmithster-d2240

    Great video James

  • @shweref
    @shweref Před 9 měsíci

    Today i fixed mine which was the same issue by watching this video, The Only note is "You don't need to removed the toilet cistern, you can just remove and swap the syphon unit "
    Thank you for your videos

  • @robinhood9613
    @robinhood9613 Před 3 lety +2

    Did mine only tonight. Slight leak from the 'extension' piece on the service valve. Quick tighten and all good.

  • @aninterviewwith...1702

    Very helpful ta. How do we stop a leaky bottom though?? Just tighten it??

  • @MrDbone75
    @MrDbone75 Před 3 lety

    Good Saturday afternoon to you sir from Wellington Somerset

  • @tedcopple101
    @tedcopple101 Před 2 lety +2

    I'd normally swap the inlet valve at the same time. A brass piped Pro 45 everytime.👍👍

  • @loafersheffield
    @loafersheffield Před 3 lety +1

    I like the 4" rubber diaphragms rather than plastic. Think they last longer. If I ever run out of replacements/spares, I rummage through the missus' knickers drawer. I've been reading up about "black holes." Gravitational density. Even time slows down and light is sucked in. See Messrs. L. Krauss and S. Hawking.

  • @nickcollins7568
    @nickcollins7568 Před 3 lety

    Yes. James is flush with success 😂

  • @emmaberry2648
    @emmaberry2648 Před 2 lety

    Bloody legend 🙌🏼

  • @andrewarmitage9491
    @andrewarmitage9491 Před rokem +1

    I doubt you have the time to read these comments but I hope your channel is filling your pockets with cash. You deserve it. Have you ever thought of cloning yourself and selling a hundred units to every city.

  • @koffibanan3099
    @koffibanan3099 Před 3 lety

    I think the goal with that red pump is to pump once and then let the syphon action do the rest of the work. There's a little valve on top that needs to be closed for that to happen.
    Ofcourse if there's a leak it probably will not work as air gets sucked in.
    All the best, from Belgium, where toilets look quite different!

  • @TomekDanny
    @TomekDanny Před 2 lety

    I've just cut out a new diaphragm out of a Rexel pouched pocket and it works again 😅 I did order a proper diaphragm as well. Thanks for that video, now my missus can stop moaning about the toilet that one thing less👍

  • @MrKorky73
    @MrKorky73 Před rokem

    thank it works

  • @slfbs
    @slfbs Před 3 lety

    James surely you would replace the fill valve at the same time, I do

  • @pauldoffman1876
    @pauldoffman1876 Před 3 lety

    What is the camera do you use and how does it help you?

  • @nathanmcgregor2154
    @nathanmcgregor2154 Před 3 lety

    Have we missed pt6 of the bathroom refurb? I am guessing Mrs plumberparts is still using a bucket 🤣

  • @MrDaiseymay
    @MrDaiseymay Před 2 lety

    Our Cistern handle ,has to be raised up by hand, the bugger never returns more than a third way up, and won't flush from there. I've dismantled most of it, but couldn't find the problem, after using Vaseline, and even a return spring. Apart from full replacement, any ideas ?

  • @jeffcartwright7270
    @jeffcartwright7270 Před 3 lety +3

    My OCD tells me that that flush handle is pointing too high on the cistern James !.
    A different length rod would have fixed this problem ?.
    Sorry, this type of thing would drive me absolutely crazy !.

    • @ormy1232
      @ormy1232 Před 3 lety

      I noticed it aswell Jeff, im sure it's supposed to be pretty flat !

    • @SuperRobread
      @SuperRobread Před 3 lety +2

      it's got an erection

  • @simonclarke1383
    @simonclarke1383 Před 3 lety

    If Toilet has an external overflow, do you recommend blanking it off and using a modern siphon unit with built-in overflow?

    • @tedcopple101
      @tedcopple101 Před 2 lety

      Yes definitely, most new syphons will have an internal overflow.

  • @buzzemandani
    @buzzemandani Před 11 měsíci

    this has just happened to our toilet and even more fun the inlet valve is leaking underneath where there is a corner fitment so for now emptied water out as luckily have another toilet

  • @joebrudenell9490
    @joebrudenell9490 Před 3 lety +2

    Nice one Jimmy. But seriously, have they painted their tiles 😵

  • @keitho77
    @keitho77 Před 3 lety

    I had the same job a few months ago. Continental type rubber seal and metal clamp has disintegrated.
    Only problem was, I was still getting leaks from the back of the closed couple section, even with new parts all round.
    Is it just luck of the draw if the toilet uses a donut type seal or a continental type seal?

    • @EgoShredder
      @EgoShredder Před 3 lety

      Screwfix have a Euroflo Cistern Coupling Kit (4016D) for £5, which I hear works better than the metal plates, and do not rust and seal better. Also some plumbers clean all the corrosion and crap from the toilet box, before fitting the new parts to prevent leaks.

  • @peterhughes4414
    @peterhughes4414 Před 2 lety +1

    The diaphragm is designed to fail so you buy a new one, knowing this I made a new diaphragm from some old kitchen lino, WOW, works better than the origanal plastic , I also super glued the lino to the base.

  • @hazelreid5321
    @hazelreid5321 Před 11 měsíci

    Omg the man change my toilet when he could do this omg

  • @kip8790
    @kip8790 Před 2 lety

    Makita cordless wet vac is what you need to get that water out fast. 👍

  • @gmhandymanpropertyservices3942

    Have you ever had the problem of when you fit the new domed sealing ring it sometimes leaves a gap from the bottom of the filling valve thread and the water inlet pipe, mainly caused because the new sealing ring is brand new and not compressed like the old one.
    Even after tightening down on the wing nuts it doesn’t close the gap enough to allow the water inlet to be screwed back onto the filling valve neck.
    Any tips on what to use to bridge the gap?
    Cheers 🍻

    • @jonbarrie7002
      @jonbarrie7002 Před 3 lety

      I've just done one of these close coupled toilets with a similar situation. I'm not a plumber but what I used was a foam close couple doughnut washer. Expensive for what they are (less than a fiver) but certainly gets round the issue of the cistern not going down enough. Other than that Screwfix do a fairly slim silicone close couple doughnut washer as well for a couple of pounds. I have found either of these to be effective with no leaks first time! More importantly no call backs......Hope that helps in some way.

  • @5666sam
    @5666sam Před 2 lety

    Hi
    How much are you charging for a job like that please
    Thanks
    Sam

  • @imanishay
    @imanishay Před 10 měsíci

    Where you from i would like you to come do mine and how much would it cost i live in West Yorkshire. I am being serious too

  • @nyallspurling7399
    @nyallspurling7399 Před 3 lety

    Toilets cisterns. Good money fixing them but all you can think of is your head is near where someone takes a dump everyday 🤣

  • @paulbembridge9239
    @paulbembridge9239 Před 3 lety +4

    Why am I even watching this? I've been fixing broken karzis for the last 30 years. I just wish most of mine came apart that easily. The bolts and and screws on most of my jobs are usually so corroded it's either a hacksaw blade with a cloth wrapped around it, a grinding disk on a Dremel Drill, or a whole new toilet.

  • @mickyork41
    @mickyork41 Před 3 lety

    Would best practice when removing cistern not be to leave taking the screws holding it to the wall out last? Then you’re not putting any pressure on the water or the coupling to the toilet? That’s how I do it but I confess I may not have a clue what I’m on about. Most of what I do know about plumbing has come from this channel…

  • @tonyclark9851
    @tonyclark9851 Před 3 lety

    You can use a plastic milk bottle I've done it before to get out of trouble one weekend

  • @freetipuk
    @freetipuk Před 3 lety +1

    Damn - why didn't I do the trick with the filling up in the bath to check for leaks! Next time !

  • @tommcdonald1000
    @tommcdonald1000 Před 3 lety

    What happened to your bathroom change at home? Think you got to the end of 1st fix then sweet FA.

  • @reubenklang3968
    @reubenklang3968 Před 3 lety

    Nice veto!

  • @DaddyBear3000
    @DaddyBear3000 Před 3 lety

    I had a leak from a raised cistern. Thought it would be a nice easy job..
    Arrived and the cistern was hanging off of the wall because the screws had rusted out. No isolation to the water supply just to the toilet, had to turn off to whole house and fit one. But the supply pipe was behind the back of kitchen base unit.
    Disconnected everything and the pan wobbled. Screws had rusted out on that as well because of a slow leak on the pan connector which had been siliconed to hell.
    After a lot of cleaning and a heater in the room for a few hours, I could put the thing back together with a new fill valve (was old and everything else was being replaced) and new flush valve with built in overflow, new pan connector. Porcelain was the only original thing there 🤣

  • @manofweed1
    @manofweed1 Před 2 lety +1

    Bring back the syphon and dump the flapper valves.

  • @Ezekiel-pc7ok
    @Ezekiel-pc7ok Před 3 lety +1

    for a second there i thought you were using a parkside cordless drill 😂😂

  • @isakostecka
    @isakostecka Před 2 lety

    Hello, We are in Canada, with the same toilet, an old European (English?) model and have successfully replaced the Siphon part but found the connecting part in shape of a lozenge or diamond (frange?) is all rusty, and needs changing too. We can't find it the the local Hardware store and need to buy it online. Would anybody be kind enough as to tell me what it's called?

    • @JohnSmith-ox7xc
      @JohnSmith-ox7xc Před 2 lety

      I don't know what it's commonly referred to but it's part of a close coupling kit which includes washers, bolts, nuts, doughnut and the plate bit. Probably of no use to you now but hopefully helpful to someone else.

  • @lfcloyal8284
    @lfcloyal8284 Před 3 lety

    James do you have some good Plumber Nickname's ?.....My Dad worked with someone who was called Two Metres as he was like 6ft whatever...also know Dusty Miller....Bush Gardener...and Timber Woods ?

  • @i-mplumbing-theemergencypl5778

    Takes 5 seconds to empty with wet vac 😀😀

  • @lickopotamusslurperton1944

    Great not to have an overflow to reconnect anymore.

  • @lightvan
    @lightvan Před 3 lety

    Excuse me sir, you have forgotten to put a new doughnut on.

  • @susanal.moscoso911
    @susanal.moscoso911 Před 2 lety

    Didn’t know Bradley Cooper knew how to unplug the toilet

  • @daleo150
    @daleo150 Před 3 lety

    Put some vaseline or grease on them bolt threads to give the next person a fighting chance

  • @mickobyobrien2650
    @mickobyobrien2650 Před 2 lety

    Everytime I touch one of those plastic isolation valves they end up leaking 🤔😩

  • @bequickx
    @bequickx Před 3 lety +1

    I did this job in the week, literally took 3 hours to get those corroded cistern bolts off 😭

    • @antoniogalluccio4213
      @antoniogalluccio4213 Před 3 lety +1

      Use a lot of WD40 or whatever lubricant anti corrosion that will eat the rust for you

    • @bequickx
      @bequickx Před 3 lety

      @@antoniogalluccio4213 I did, it still took a long time. I used a hack saw in the end (which I wish I had thought of before)

    • @That_Guy-
      @That_Guy- Před 3 lety

      Use a Multi tool with a metal cutting blade it makes things so much easier

  • @andybb
    @andybb Před 2 lety

    Try not to overtighten plastic nuts. I would always turn the mains water off before even attempting to work on plastic nuts, best to be safe than sorry

  • @taylorjones1540
    @taylorjones1540 Před 3 lety

    Should have took the lid off the toilet to paint the tiles.

  • @victoriaknapp7475
    @victoriaknapp7475 Před 2 lety

    My toilet won't flush and I'm not confident enough to fix it myself. I'm also disabled. Can anyone help me?

  • @yak265
    @yak265 Před 3 lety

    Привет из России 👍

  • @UberAlphaSirus
    @UberAlphaSirus Před 3 lety

    Close couples can be the best or the worst thing evar! Praise be plastic wing nuts on rusted bolts. Sad the plumber be with rusted plate, bolts and nuts. Stainless be the way. Thru bolts make ye tread with trepidation. Of the 3 donuts ye shall chose one or forever leak thine blue syrup. Ye may be led to temptation of thee silicone with no contemplation of the dome donut flip. Ooooooo be warned. Halloween soon James ;p

  • @philharflett103
    @philharflett103 Před 2 lety

    Did it all but I’ve got water coming out all over the floor!!!🙄

  • @reececarpenter9392
    @reececarpenter9392 Před 3 lety

    Painted tiles 😂

  • @sdqsdq6274
    @sdqsdq6274 Před 2 lety

    guess no one notice the tap is leaking as well , lol

  • @dimitar4y
    @dimitar4y Před 3 lety

    Say, you ever seen a shower with carpet in it?

  • @Rapid_GT
    @Rapid_GT Před 2 lety

    You didn't show how to fix that problem without replacing the whole flush unit

  • @keithjardine2637
    @keithjardine2637 Před 3 lety

    Or just use a sponge 🧽

  • @jimbo-ed3kc
    @jimbo-ed3kc Před 3 lety +1

    Mate this is like pornhub, gives a false idea of plumbing. The old slotheads don't move, the wingnuts are pissed on and crumble and the old dougnut you chance, leaks 🤣😂

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  • @richardcordell9377
    @richardcordell9377 Před 3 lety

    What happened to finishing your own bathroom 🤷🏼‍♂️🤷🏼‍♂️🤷🏼‍♂️🤷🏼‍♂️

  • @claudiojunior9618
    @claudiojunior9618 Před rokem

    Is this a comercial james?

  • @1922johnboy
    @1922johnboy Před 2 lety

    Algorithms

  • @pauloglockshuber6355
    @pauloglockshuber6355 Před 2 lety

    where is the overflow?

    • @manofweed1
      @manofweed1 Před 2 lety

      Overflows through syphon then back into the pan.

  • @dand_alt779
    @dand_alt779 Před 3 lety

    it destroyed my toilet

  • @davidcunningham-silman475

    Not one of your best 😕

    • @bobby5634
      @bobby5634 Před 3 lety

      What else did you hope to see? It's a toilet repair🤣

  • @bluestreak2701
    @bluestreak2701 Před 2 lety

    Made in China mate.