How to fix leaks coming from 2 spots on the toilet?

[jakewiffen8]

 

 

I have just found leaks from my toilet, and they are coming from 2 different spots. I’m unsure if anything needs to be replaced and if we need a plumber to come out and deal with the problem. 

In the photos the leak is coming from the black rubber area and also from the top of the pipe.

Any help would be appreciated. 

[JacobZ]

Hi @jakewiffen8,

Thank you for your question and welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community, it is fantastic to have you with us.

You're looking at your flush pipe, which transfers water from the cistern to the toilet bowl. The leak is likely due to a degraded seal on one end of the pipe. Assuming your pipe is 50mm in diameter, you can replace the seal to the cistern with this 50mm Flush Pipe Ring and the seal to the bowl with this 50mm Pan Cone.

You'll have to start by draining your cistern and toilet. It's worth keeping some towels handy at this stage as some spilled water is certainly possible.

Turn off the supply to your cistern at the stopcock that can be seen in your second photo. Once the supply is off, flush the toilet to remove the water from the cistern. You can then use a towel or sponge to remove any remaining water in the cistern. 

You can then force flush the toilet with a plunger or by pouring a bucket of water into the bowl. This will create pressure that starts the siphon action that occurs during regular flushing.

Once drained, undo the nut that connects your flush pipe to your cistern. You will then be able to remove the pipe and the pan cone. You can then replace the seal and the pan cone, reconnect everything and test to ensure there are no further leaks.

If replacing these parts does not fix the issue, I'd suggest contacting a plumber for their assistance.

Let me know if you have any further questions.

Jacob

[J-P]

@jakewiffen8 

is the leak drop by drop? It looks like both might be from same spot?

You can try your luck by rotating the pan seal and see if that stops the leak. Also hand tightening the plastic nut to the tank