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A cistern (Middle English cisterne, from Latin cisterna, from cista, "box", from Greek κίστη kistē, "basket") is a waterproof receptacle for holding liquids, usually water. Cisterns are often built to catch and store rainwater. Cisterns are distinguished from wells by their waterproof linings. Modern cisterns range in capacity from a few litres to thousands of cubic metres, effectively forming covered reservoirs.

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  1. M

    Sealing toilet to concealed cistern unit?

    With a toilet fit to a concealed cistern vanity were the front panel slides up if you need access it at later date and fitting Is it advisable to put a small bead of silicone between were the top of the pan sits against the vanity?
  2. Luca

    Internal cistern flush valve replacement

    Hello, I have to replace the flush valve and/or the washer but unfortunately it's inside the vanity unit. The only way is removing the toilet. I turned the screw on the cistern pipe to stop the water. I removed all the silicon around the toilet, now I can easily lift up the Front panel but...
  3. M

    Grohe concealed cistern

    Does any one know how this fill valve removes does it just lift up with the red clip?
  4. C

    Advice needed (not a plumber)

    Toilet continuously flushing/cistern filling. This happens regardless of what else is going on within the house (videos were taken before and after a shower but this happens seemingly randomly and probably happens when no one is home). As a result my water bill has considerably increased but I...
  5. U

    Why does a 3/8" bush cistern lever actually measure 6/8" in diameter?

    Or does the 3/8" refer to the radius of the bush, not the diameter?
  6. U

    Cistern lever: 3/8" bush means 17mm?

    I have bought a cistern lever that is described as having 3/8" bush According to the salesperson, the 3/8" refers to the diameter of the large white plastic threaded shaft which passes through the hole in the cistern. But when I measure the diameter of this large white plastic threaded shaft...
  7. S

    Replacement for Armitage Shanks Tiffany 9776 cistern

    I have a cracked close coupled toilet cistern. It's an Armitage Shanks Tiffany 9776, which I believe has been discontinued. The water feed is on the bottom right hand side of the cistern. Would there be a cistern with which I could replace it?
  8. B

    Replacement Cistern flush valves

    My toilet flush valve is continually draining (the rubber seal has perished) . . . I'd be grateful if someone could give me a link to parts that will fit in there and replace the current valves?
  9. H

    Loss of water to toilet cistern

    Suddenly my downstairs toilet stopped filling this week, I suspected a blockage in the filter or cistern itself, however after removal of everything it appears that there is no water coming in, its mains fed and no sign of leak anywhere , we have checked the isolation valve and its not faulty...
  10. W

    NAME THIS CISTERN PLEASE

    I own an ArmitageShanks fairly compact cistern pictured. Does anyone know the model and make? 1, Is it close-coupled only or can it be converted to free standing above bowl? 2, Which close-coupled toilet bowls is this compatible with? A wide selection or just one bowl? 3, Modern cisterns like...
  11. T

    Options to bridge a gap between wall and toilet cistern

    Hello All, Was looking for some innovative ideas from you all.😊 I’m renovating a bathroom in a flat. The soil, hot & cold water pipe runs stops me from butting the new toilet cisten flush to the wall. I was hoping to use a flexible waste to help me get closer but the pipes stop this option. The...
  12. M

    Concealed cistern fill valve.

    Has anyone got an idea what make concealed cistern this maybe? I need a new full valve for it. Thanks
  13. I

    Can I do anything to boost flow rate into my Roca cistern?

    Hello, First post, be gentle! Anyway, here's my issue. I have a Roca The Gap D-Trit close-couple toilet with integrated macerator in my secondary bathroom. In all it's a great solution for a problem location for a bathroom. However, the cistern has a typical european style side inlet pipe, and...
  14. K

    Expensive ceramic cistern with crack/chip at inlet hole.

    Hi, we have an expensive ceramic cistern with a crack/chip at the inlet hole; can the cistern still be used? Thanks 🙂
  15. Grant65

    Conceala 2 cistern letting by

    Hi I've seen a few threads with similar issues to mine, but none are exact. My conceala 2 cistern flushes fine, fills up and stops. But then it periodically flushes some, but not all of its contents to the toilet bowl. This happens pretty frequently. At least twice an hour. I have tried 2 new...
  16. T

    Cistern water tank overflow

    Hello, I’m new to the business so apologies if this is a stupid question. I was tracing the cistern tank overflow pipe and found it eventually went to nowhere. Basically a disaster waiting to happen. The problem I have is that this is a flat on the 2nd floor with no visible external overflow...
  17. P

    Does anybody recognise this hidden cistern make ?

    Its leaking into the pan. Hoping to find the make so I can get a new seal. No makers mark anywhere.. Please see attached picture
  18. R

    What is best way to use cistern supply for washing machine.

    Hi there, Please excuse my lack of knowledge on this, my plumbing knowledge is very limited. I have a cold water feed going into cistern with plastic pipe and push fits. It's a new built in cistern. I am looking to tap into the feed and add a water supply for a washing machine. Can I just...
  19. C

    Shorter concealed cistern for Lusso Stone btw toilet

    Hello, we were misadvised on how much a Lusso Stone cistern could be cut down (by both the architects and Lusso). The bathroom has been plumbed / tiled / had boxing out built and it is now apparent that the Lusso cistern is too high. We are urgently looking for a concealed cistern that is...
  20. J

    How to install a Dudley concealed cistern toilet lever?

    Any advice as to how to install a Dudley concealed cistern toilet lever? The pack has three nuts but no instructions as to where they go.
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