Plumbing help please - toilet waste adaptor thingy leaking

BlondeHeadOn

As you might be able to tell from the thread title, plumbing is not my strong point! MY OH is very practical, but isn't very knowledgable about plumbing, so we are not sure how big a job this will turn out to be.

I'll try a (non-technical) explanation of the problem:
Where the toilet joins at the back (waste pipe) is leaking. It joins to a big wide pipe thingy with the 90 degree plastic adaptor, and it is the latter which has sprung a leak. It look like the neoprene-type seal which is built into the plastic adaptor has split, and is leaking. It looks like it has been leaking a bit for some time, just a little every time the toliet is flushed. It doesn't leak if we don't flush the loo.

Anyone recognise this kind of problem, and can tell us how big a job this is to fix? We are considering calling a plumber on Monday if all else fails, but it would be helpful to know whether this is a big job or smallish and easy fix (if the latter we might be able to do it ourselves? Or is is not that kind of job).

All suggestions gratefully accepted!

keystone

Sounds like you just need a new pan connector. This is quite DIYable but be aware that you may, depending on your precise circumstances, have to remove the cistern and release the pan from the floor to change it. Based on your description it would be helpful to have a pic so that someone can give you a steer as to the correct pan connector to go out and buy.

Cheers

shandypants5

If you mean the flush pipe is leaking, then its not that hard to fix your self.

There are several differnt styles of fitting though so I would dismantle it first and take the part with you to get a replacement.

Turn the water off and flush the toilet to empty it first though..

Some good info here..CLICKY

keystone

shandypants5 wrote: »

If you mean the flush pipe is leaking,

OP is describing what your image calls the "smelly end". Any chance of reducing the size of that image BTW - 'tis rather large

Cheers

BlondeHeadOn

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Love the diagram shandypants5 - and keystone is correct, I am describing the 'Smelly End'.

This has just made me laugh out loud though, so thank you!

BlondeHeadOn

I think keystone has identified it spot on, it is the pan connector. I think we may get a plumber to do this though, if it may involve moving the cistern and pan etc.

So.... don't suppose that anyone knows any good plumbers in the Farnborough/Sandhurst/Fleet area??

BTW I'm not planning on an emergency call-out, we have another loo and it can wait until next week to be sorted.

shandypants5

keystone wrote: »

OP is describing what your image calls the "smelly end". Any chance of reducing the size of that image BTW - 'tis rather large

Cheers

LOL, sorry.. it was a bigun wasnt it.

Cant resize so have provided a link instead..:p

googler

Whilst the 'proper' way to fix this is to remove cistern, remove pan, replace connector and pan, replace cistern - there may be mileage in merely applying some sealant tape around the outside of the existing connector.

If it's not dripping constantly, then the leaking area should be dry if you leave the WC unflushed for a day or so.

There may also be mileage in plastering it with silicone sealant, but there's the possibility this may not adhere to pipe or connector, depending on materials. It won't adhere if the area is wet, definitely.