Another brilliant explanation. You deserve an honorary teaching degree!
@dereton33
2 жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you! Cheers Matthew.
@Nora.........
9 ай бұрын
I agree, an absolute natural. Your time and instruction is so appreciated. X
@waverley610
7 күн бұрын
Hello Derek, back again as you're always my first stop for anyDIY plumbing; Just replacing a concealed cistern that I first fitted in my house 28 years ago and man it wasn't easy to find a like for like replacement i.e. with a lever flush! Thomas Dudley to the rescue with a slightly smaller volume model (dual flush) and the fitting holes even lined up with the old ones after a bit of jigging. Will be crawling around the back of the eaves like I'm in the great escape tomorrow to connect it all up. Good to see you are doing well too.
A very useful confidence builder. Cheers from Scotland...
@dereton33
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@anniebrown363
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for showing us how to assemble the system in a very simple way. The instructions that come with the tank are very complicated and hard to understand as they are translated into english. The only problem I encountered when I followed your demonstration video was that the plastic bolts you fastened on the tank have to be tightened with the plastic nuts under the toilet seat instead to make sure there is no leak when one flushes. I learnt that after assembling everything as shown in your video, however I quickly started all over and fastened the plastic bolts under the toilet seat and not under the cistern tank as shown. That immediately solved the problem. This was my first time installing a cistern tank. Thank you again for how you explain things so clearly.
@dereton33
2 жыл бұрын
No problem Annie.
@anniebrown363
2 жыл бұрын
@@dereton33 Thank you for your prompt response 👍
@jcweatherhead7653
2 жыл бұрын
Gentle and steady - what a kind voice - many thanks my cistern in on!
@dereton33
2 жыл бұрын
No problem.
@24hrs365
Жыл бұрын
I'm replacing my old toilet this week, this is a great help. Thank you for this.
@dereton33
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@jonathancharlesjames
Жыл бұрын
What's a Stud!!!! Straight to the point explained brilliantly 👏
@dereton33
Жыл бұрын
Thanks. Dont know about the stud though ha ha.
@phillipsk1155
Жыл бұрын
Extremely well explained, the gentleman made a fairly simple job even simpler. Thank you.😊
@dereton33
Жыл бұрын
You're very welcome!
@jonny7491
4 жыл бұрын
I remember I was determined to fit my own bathroom suite many, many years ago. So I booked myself on a ten week basic plumbing course at the local college. Once I had fitted all the cistern parts I sat it in the bath filled it with water to test just to be sure as a newby to plumbing would.
@dereton33
4 жыл бұрын
I guess you never looked back, ha ha.
@thedigitalemotion
Жыл бұрын
You are a life saver, just following your instructions tonight for my toilet and you made it real easy for me. Thank you! 🍺
@dereton33
Жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
@jamesdevine5285
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, great tutorial, followed easily. Should I have 2 extre plastic wing nuts and washers to connect to pan or use the 2 shown.
@dereton33
Жыл бұрын
Just the ones shown.
@123Gya123Gya
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing! Your video has made things a lot easier for me.
@dereton33
Жыл бұрын
No problem Gabriel.
@Stunl3y
4 жыл бұрын
Just had the same job in my downstairs bathroom , the first thing I got rid off were the pathetic plastic mounting bolts and popped down to screwfix to get some proper ones
@dereton33
4 жыл бұрын
A good idea.
@christopherherron5787
Жыл бұрын
Nice one. Reassured me that I was doing the right thing. Would you use sealant as an added safeguard to leaking joins
@dereton33
Жыл бұрын
No I prefer plumbers mait.
@ryanfell5180
2 жыл бұрын
Amazing , clear, my parts all looked exactly the same, this saved me loads of time and made me more confident, much appreciated !!!
@dereton33
2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@coldiaper9215
2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant thankyou .I'm doing one with the sink on top in the next few days . 1 question. Do you never bother with silicone on all the inside rubber washer's as well? Thanks
@dereton33
2 жыл бұрын
No need
@Walt1972
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the advice. I was about to give up!
@dereton33
2 жыл бұрын
No worries!
@MarcGray1990
4 жыл бұрын
Only true plumbers will know the feeling when you get the fill valve out and notice the plastic thread! 😭 proper bum clencher when it comes to connecting it. Great video as always Al! Marc 👍
@dereton33
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Marc.
@sohailjaned
Жыл бұрын
Pleas can you help! Dont those wing nut type screws go in after you secure the cistern to the toilet?? so its secured to it?
@dereton33
Жыл бұрын
Yes they do I was just showing them in there place.
@2icelollys1goat
4 ай бұрын
@@dereton33This is not obvious in your video. You don't explain this, and it's very misleading.
@davidoshea1536
4 жыл бұрын
Great video as always Al 🌟. Looking forward to seeing the next one.🔥
@dereton33
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@ijustwanttoaskaquestion106
2 жыл бұрын
Great video, watching this I assume you do not need to use plumbers putty or jointing compound when fitting the new float calve to the cistern bottom?
@dereton33
2 жыл бұрын
That is correct
@ijustwanttoaskaquestion106
2 жыл бұрын
@@dereton33 Thank-you. I had a small leak after fitting the valve where the copper mains pipe fits to the plastic thread of the valve so I took it apart and used some PTFE tape which stopped the leak. The only minor problem I have is the float arm rubs on the plastic syphon. I cannot see a way to adjust it and do not want to take it apart again in case I damage the plastic nut or copper nut.
@danielwallwork2731
Жыл бұрын
I have a drip from one of the long screws that attaches the cistern to the toilet, I've tried tightening the wing nut thinking it might pull it together but it still drips. Do you think I will have to drain the cistern, take the screws out and reseal?
@dereton33
Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately Dan yes you will.
@rayc1503
4 жыл бұрын
Quick question Al, how do we adjust the siphon for a longer flush? Thanks 👍🏼
@dereton33
3 жыл бұрын
On these two button jobs you cant, you can only get a bigger flush by making the water level as close to the overflow as you can.
@sprinklelouis
Жыл бұрын
Just what I was looking for,thanks.
@dereton33
Жыл бұрын
No problem!
@Aaronis_cool14
11 ай бұрын
Can you confirm which end of the doughnut faces the cistern. Is it the rubbed end or the flat end. The instructions seem to show flat end to cistern and ribbed end to toilet bowl but it's not clear.
@dereton33
11 ай бұрын
The flat end.
@TheAggroculture
Жыл бұрын
What a lovely chap.thank you.👍
@dereton33
Жыл бұрын
Very welcome
@RachelGerrard
2 жыл бұрын
I've never done this before and I'm a girl - do you think I'll be able to manage it? I am quite handy.....
@dereton33
2 жыл бұрын
Sure you can do Rachel, don`t think being a girl makes any difference.
@garywilliams2226
2 жыл бұрын
Great video, this has helped me a great deal 👌🏽
@dereton33
2 жыл бұрын
No problem 👍
@RoverIAC
3 жыл бұрын
now this guy looks like a plumber I can trust.
@dereton33
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot.
@monkeyboy8424
3 жыл бұрын
This video was very helpful to me. Thank you.
@dereton33
3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@raymondvallelly9032
3 жыл бұрын
How did you attach the cistern to the pan? Did you have to undo the plastic bolts?
@dereton33
3 жыл бұрын
Yes you do.
@TheRyano4ever
5 ай бұрын
I find a small amount of leakage from the nuts beneath, the washers are above as intended, and nuts done up to the correct tightness. why would this happen? Came as a kit so am quite surprised. trying to avoid the use of non-adhesive silicone as everyone says its for amateurs but the nuts wont make a seal no matter the level of tightness and perfection of positioning of rubber washer inside the cistern. Holes match... don't understand how it would be possible to make a correct seal without cross-threading the plastic nuts, silicone, or a second sealing washer.
@dereton33
5 ай бұрын
The cistern might not be sitting square or you have an off centre hole in the pan. Best way to fix it to leave the rubber washer in place take off the cistern and pad around the hole with plumbers mait.
@TheRyano4ever
5 ай бұрын
@@dereton33 thank you so much all I wanted to hear.
@2icelollys1goat
4 ай бұрын
There's an error in his demonstration. The wing nut and washer must sit below the cistern, and then gets tightened to the bolt FROM BELOW!!!
@martinturtak4901
4 ай бұрын
Sir u are a legend !!
@dereton33
4 ай бұрын
No problem Martin.
@Iveraghboy
4 жыл бұрын
cheers Al, yes all those comlicated bits of plastic and washers tend to make me look for another job to do around the house , like cutting the grass or doing the food shop but its always there at the back of my mind poking a finger at me to get on with it...no peace for the wicked, great vid though so thanks.
@dereton33
4 жыл бұрын
I know what you mean. Keep well mate.
@RailsandSky
4 жыл бұрын
Could you add a link to the supply of the bag of parts please. Thank you.
@dereton33
4 жыл бұрын
It came with the cistern.
@michelles2299
3 жыл бұрын
Do you have one where the flush won't flush on how to replace the bits that need replacing please
@dereton33
3 жыл бұрын
Yes on my channel.
@伍豪-v5z
Жыл бұрын
That’s very helpful! Thank you!
@dereton33
Жыл бұрын
No problem.
@mdon1662
2 жыл бұрын
hi I have a old downstairs toilet with 2 pipes at either side. what may this be I know one brings water in but other?
@dereton33
2 жыл бұрын
The other one is the overflow pipe.
@MrFastkey100
2 жыл бұрын
OVERFLOW MOST LIKELY
@stephenhookings1985
4 жыл бұрын
You look younger every time I tune in - have you found the fountain of youth? :-) I have one of those syphon that can be removed and replaced - siamp or some such name. Great idea but it is possible for the whole assembly to move when replacing part (they tend to last about 5 years in my hard water area) and hence cistern starts leaking at that union. Then one has to take cistern off and start again. There is also some rubber that perishes in the inlet - fortunately the isolation valve i put in still works but always a PITA to turn. Wish I had put the Pegler valve with lever - so much easier to operate even if they are a bit of an eyesore.
@dereton33
4 жыл бұрын
Its a case of winners and losers when it comes to plumbing.
@Booglarizemebaby
Жыл бұрын
You are a legend. Thankyou👍
@dereton33
Жыл бұрын
No problem 👍
@d.vsinghbali7550
Жыл бұрын
Excellent video 🎉
@dereton33
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@mykolasoloshenko8615
10 ай бұрын
Very helpful video!!! Thanks
@dereton33
10 ай бұрын
No problem.
@momiah5635
2 жыл бұрын
Exactly my installation thanks mate!
@dereton33
2 жыл бұрын
No problem 👍
@stiofanmccumascaigh7758
3 жыл бұрын
Great help. Thanks.
@dereton33
3 жыл бұрын
No problem
@johnmanchester8528
4 жыл бұрын
Nice One !!!
@dereton33
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks ✌️
@paul_my_plumbs_uk
4 жыл бұрын
Got shown this last night in college
@dereton33
4 жыл бұрын
O well a bit late but better late than never.
@SajidKHAN-jj8ov
7 ай бұрын
Very useful. Thanks
@dereton33
7 ай бұрын
You are welcome
@alexdumas7963
2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thank you!!
@dereton33
2 жыл бұрын
No problem Alex.
@absalommahlangu9696
2 жыл бұрын
Im struggling to remove donut washer from cistern as it's attached to the inside
@dereton33
2 жыл бұрын
It should not be there some one has fitted wrong.
@absalommahlangu9696
2 жыл бұрын
@@dereton33 will buy new and fit it, as per your video
@MohammedAli-1
2 жыл бұрын
So helpful, thank you.
@dereton33
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@mohammedtahir2349
3 жыл бұрын
Hi mate great videos thanks alot and God bless you thanks
@dereton33
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@mango3586
4 жыл бұрын
thank you very interesting video
@dereton33
4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@cakeman8406
Жыл бұрын
Is it a Caroma?
@dereton33
Жыл бұрын
No idea.
@peteramponsah4712
Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@dereton33
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome
@Blades1889-b6
Жыл бұрын
Thanks mate
@dereton33
Жыл бұрын
Any time!
@waiphyokyaw934
3 ай бұрын
Thanks
@dereton33
3 ай бұрын
No problem
@thealex_uk697
Жыл бұрын
Spot on..... Thank ypu
@dereton33
Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome
@eboforson7560
Жыл бұрын
I like this video
@dereton33
Жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@williamgoldsmith3796
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@dereton33
Жыл бұрын
No problem Will.
@KennedyNjobvu-gq5km
Жыл бұрын
Nice 👍
@dereton33
Жыл бұрын
Thanks ✌
@edyehabibi2647
2 жыл бұрын
Understand him
@edyehabibi2647
2 жыл бұрын
Unable to understand him,sorry
@dereton33
2 жыл бұрын
So is that a yes or a no. I guess it`s just gobbledegook.
@davidbrown9548
7 ай бұрын
❤❤❤❤❤
@dereton33
7 ай бұрын
Thanks.
@selulekosibandze
Ай бұрын
🤙🔥
@dereton33
Ай бұрын
Great.
@andreblake2050
2 жыл бұрын
Great stuff. Yes, you are right. Those instructions are terrible.
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