Why does my loo seat keep breaking?

wovonb

Two weeks ago I bought a new loo seat from local diy store. This is the third or fourth in a year. Problem is the fittings at the back gradually come loose and then break. It has already happened again! DH says the plastic parts are losing their thread (like me). Are the more expensive loo seats the same or do they have sturdier, metal fittings that will take some wiggling (two little kiddies) and not just wear out? We only spend between £10 and £20 partly because they keep breaking and because I was never bothered about "designer" loo wear but is it a false economy? Any other tips from DIYers?
Thanks
Kate

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Hi,

those plastic fittings are useless, can't get them really tight.

You want something like these.

Tip: cut the threaded bit to size, you don't need the extra length, and put a smear of vaseline on thread when tightened, helps to prevent rusting caused by steam, and makes it easier if you have to remove in future.

irnbru_2

wovonb wrote: »

Any other tips from DIYers?

Poor ventilation caused our metal fixtures to rust. Switched to the cheapest plastic seat from Argos. Not had a problem since.

27col

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Hi,





put a smear of vaseline on thread when tightened, helps to prevent rusting caused by steam, and makes it easier if you have to remove in future.

I don't know about other people, but I find that I rarely generate steam when I use the toilet.
But I do agree that a smear of Vaseline can be a good thing.

savemoney

We have same problem in two houses with different toilets. I find the seat becomes loose after a while despite having it tight. The hinge that attaches to the toilet lid/seat becomes loose the screws start to come out of the plastic so the seat them wobbles. I have tighten mine several times they will come a time that there will be no thread left in the plastic so probably have to use glue

I also cut the metal thread as they are far too long and I also apply small amount of oil

GlynD

27col wrote: »

I don't know about other people, but I find that I rarely generate steam when I use the toilet.

You're obviously not doing it right. There's nothing better than straining on the loo in a veil of steam

Less flippantly - I've never come across this problem before but I'd be inclined to say I would prefer to buy a loo seat with metal fittings.

[Deleted User]

Hi,

27col wrote: »

I don't know about other people, but I find that I rarely generate steam when I use the toilet.
But I do agree that a smear of Vaseline can be a good thing.

ha ha, :rotfl: you know of course I was meaning steam from the shower/bath.

scheming_gypsy

27col wrote: »

I don't know about other people, but I find that I rarely generate steam when I use the toilet.
But I do agree that a smear of Vaseline can be a good thing.

you don't generate steam because you use Vaseline..



hang on.... is the Vaseline for the screws?

GlynD

scheming_gypsy wrote: »

you don't generate steam because you use Vaseline..



hang on.... is the Vaseline for the screws?

Vaseline is useful for many things

[Deleted User]

Hi,

GlynD wrote: »

You're obviously not doing it right. There's nothing better than straining on the loo in a veil of steam

be careful if straining.

Two years later, in 1990, Dr Sikirov again singled out the Western toilet as a contributing factor in bathroom heart attacks.

Writing in the Medical Hypothesis, Dr Sikirov stated that the same straining which is responsible for hemorrhoids and diverticulosis can also increase the risk of fatal heart attacks in people with weak hearts.

GlynD

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Hi,



be careful if straining.

Two years later, in 1990, Dr Sikirov again singled out the Western toilet as a contributing factor in bathroom heart attacks.

Spike Milligan in Puckoon advocated the use of "gold plated straining bars".