I have an old Caroma high level cistern, and the pipe which runs down to the pan is leaking. I pulled it apart and felt the two washers which I thought it would be, but both felt OK. I screwed it back together and it is still leaking. Should I be able to FEEL if the washers are perished? If they are OK, would plumbers tape fix the problem?
hammer23,
Mar 21, 10:28pm
Replacement washers are not much money so do that,check they are sitting right and that no grit is in the cistern.
flyingpencil,
Mar 21, 10:48pm
Is it more than likely that the replacement of both washers would solve the problem do you think?
shaun16,
Mar 21, 10:49pm
its worth a try. it'll be cheaper than getting a plumber
wildwest3,
Mar 22, 6:59am
Yes the washers are cheap as, replace them, assemble with a little vaseline.
hammer23,
Mar 22, 9:14am
you could buy a brand new cistern and fit it your self if you are worried it is not rocket science even this would be cheaper than calling in a plumber.
tigger8,
Mar 22, 9:38am
no wonder Plumbers are becoming redundant LOL
tigger8,
Mar 22, 9:39am
sarcasm is my rertue (nature?)
flyingpencil,
Feb 26, 11:08am
I've replaced one washer and it looks like it might have worked. What is the vaseline for - for future reference?
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