Browse Forums Bathrooms and Laundry 1 Jul 08, 2008 10:50 pm The toilet in our current house needs to be replaced (I think its the original one that was int he house when it was built 30 odd years ago) and my parents have a spare unsed toilet left over from a renovation.
How do I know whether its the correct size? Do I need to engage a plumber to fit it or is it a DIY job? Building in manor lakes 2008 Re: Replacing a toilet 3Jul 09, 2008 12:44 am If I was looking for a cheap comedy skit then I think "Do It Yourself Toilet Installation" might be good. Be sure to have the video camera rolling. Do the hard jobs first. The easy jobs will take care of themselves. - Dale Carnegie Re: Replacing a toilet 5Jul 09, 2008 8:36 am Check the outlets are in the same place before you start. There are S and P types. You can't P in an S hole and you can't S in a P hole.
And the screws will probably be impossible to get out without destroying the toilet.....then you're committed to finishing the job. Hope you have an ensuite, just in case. Re: Replacing a toilet 6Jul 09, 2008 8:47 am Yak_Chat It could almost be called gutter humour Cabinfever I agree - If anyone wants job that nobody else wants, it's dealing with the outlet side of used toilet bowl The house we moved into had a home hairdressing salon in the oversized garage in it's early life, which had basically been dismantled except for the vanity/bench and toilet room. I recently removed the toilet room and toilet and capped it off to regain the space. Legalities aside....frankly it was a pretty easy job. I cleaned and disinfected the toilet before starting, and there was about a half a bucket of water to contend with which I caught in a plastic tray. The screws holding down the toilet came out easily (I checked before starting). Having dismantled the toilet it looked like replacing one was not really rocket surgery as you wouldn't have to contend with the water already in the dunny. mmm....donuts Homer Simpson 1956- Links: Site Costs Ready Reckoner | H1 Addiction Medical Advice | Château TDL: The Backyard Re: Replacing a toilet 7Jul 11, 2008 11:13 pm Cabinfever If I was looking for a cheap comedy skit then I think "Do It Yourself Toilet Installation" might be good. Be sure to have the video camera rolling. Re: Replacing a toilet 8Jul 12, 2008 12:20 am _Al_ Check the outlets are in the same place before you start. There are S and P types. You can't P in an S hole and you can't S in a P hole. And the screws will probably be impossible to get out without destroying the toilet.....then you're committed to finishing the job. Hope you have an ensuite, just in case. rofl. Re: Replacing a toilet 9Jul 12, 2008 12:24 am _Al_ There are S and P types. You can't P in an S hole and you can't S in a P hole. This is probably a serious and factual statement but when you read between the lines it's quite funny! Re: Replacing a toilet 10Jul 18, 2008 7:39 am The foot print of the old pan could be a problem if its on tiles, you might need to find a pan with a large base(footprint) try caroma i think they have one. Re: Replacing a toilet 11Jul 18, 2008 10:00 pm Offset (distance between floor outlet and wall) is also important. My old pan was quite far from the wall. I had to search hard to find a system that would cater for this.
Also suggest you get a pan that is enclosed - so so much easier to clean. Chris Re: Replacing a toilet 12Jul 23, 2008 10:38 pm thanks. Will get the plumber to take a look.
to clarify, someone has given me a toilet. Its in a box in my garage. We are selling the house and I was thinking to replace the current toilet before we sell. The other option is to empty and dry it and paint it with enaml paint. not my first choice. Building in manor lakes 2008 Yes, get a builder, make sure he is experienced and a registered building practitioner 5 9153 Hi, we live in an area where the black soil is prone to a lot of movement. We have an old 50's house with masonite everywhere and nails popping out, warping, rusted etc.… 0 4669 Hi all, Just wondering if anyone had suggestions on installing/replacing wall insulation on an external wall which doesn't have wrap, our miners cottage being constructed… 0 5091 |