Replacement toilet seat Version 2

Ebe_Scrooge

millie said:

Ebe_Scrooge said:

millie said:

Ebe_Scrooge said:

I've not come across that particular fitting before, but it looks like there's potentially 2 ways of removing it, going by the second picture.  Either pull/twist off the "end caps", which may pull out the locating pin, or else undo the small screw at the front of each hinge - you'll need to have a bit of a look and play around to see which it is.

But once you've got it off, you can replace it with any standard "top-fixing" seat as per my previous reply.  There are tons to choose from - we got our last couple from Amazon, but they're widely available online, plumber's merchants, Wickes, B&Q, etc. etc.  Just make sure that the seat dimensions and the distance between the hinges (usually adjustable to some degree) will fit your pan.  The new seat will come with fittings/hinges, so you don't need to worry if you damage the existing ones trying to get them off.

There are no end caps the round things are part of the seat attached to it and the screws are rusted in

In that case I'd say the simplest thing is cut the hinges off with a hacksaw.  Be very careful, you really don't want to scratch the top of the pan.  A new seat is cheap, a whole new toilet, less so

Yes but there is nothing to fix it too, there are no holes in the top of the toilet it is just flat ceramic

Are you sure?  How do you know unless you've already removed the hinges in the past?

I have to say I'd be very surprised if that was the case - toilet seats (and indeed hinges) are "breakable" items and are designed to be pretty simple to replace.

If you have had the hinges off previously and are certain there's no holes then you're right to be cautious.  But I'd be mightily surprised if that was the case.  I'm now intrigued !

millie

Ebe_Scrooge said:

millie said:

Ebe_Scrooge said:

millie said:

Ebe_Scrooge said:

I've not come across that particular fitting before, but it looks like there's potentially 2 ways of removing it, going by the second picture.  Either pull/twist off the "end caps", which may pull out the locating pin, or else undo the small screw at the front of each hinge - you'll need to have a bit of a look and play around to see which it is.

But once you've got it off, you can replace it with any standard "top-fixing" seat as per my previous reply.  There are tons to choose from - we got our last couple from Amazon, but they're widely available online, plumber's merchants, Wickes, B&Q, etc. etc.  Just make sure that the seat dimensions and the distance between the hinges (usually adjustable to some degree) will fit your pan.  The new seat will come with fittings/hinges, so you don't need to worry if you damage the existing ones trying to get them off.

There are no end caps the round things are part of the seat attached to it and the screws are rusted in

In that case I'd say the simplest thing is cut the hinges off with a hacksaw.  Be very careful, you really don't want to scratch the top of the pan.  A new seat is cheap, a whole new toilet, less so

Yes but there is nothing to fix it too, there are no holes in the top of the toilet it is just flat ceramic

Are you sure?  How do you know unless you've already removed the hinges in the past?

I have to say I'd be very surprised if that was the case - toilet seats (and indeed hinges) are "breakable" items and are designed to be pretty simple to replace.

If you have had the hinges off previously and are certain there's no holes then you're right to be cautious.  But I'd be mightily surprised if that was the case.  I'm now intrigued !

We have had them off in the past I did not see them but my husband is sure there were no holes. The are no holes underneath either. The pictures do not show it well but the top just slopes away from the hop. It maybe hollow inside I do not know. It is flush to the boxing all the way down. The 3rd picture shows it flush to the back from the top of the pan

getmore4less

millie said:

Ebe_Scrooge said:

millie said:

Ebe_Scrooge said:

millie said:

Ebe_Scrooge said:

I've not come across that particular fitting before, but it looks like there's potentially 2 ways of removing it, going by the second picture.  Either pull/twist off the "end caps", which may pull out the locating pin, or else undo the small screw at the front of each hinge - you'll need to have a bit of a look and play around to see which it is.

But once you've got it off, you can replace it with any standard "top-fixing" seat as per my previous reply.  There are tons to choose from - we got our last couple from Amazon, but they're widely available online, plumber's merchants, Wickes, B&Q, etc. etc.  Just make sure that the seat dimensions and the distance between the hinges (usually adjustable to some degree) will fit your pan.  The new seat will come with fittings/hinges, so you don't need to worry if you damage the existing ones trying to get them off.

There are no end caps the round things are part of the seat attached to it and the screws are rusted in

In that case I'd say the simplest thing is cut the hinges off with a hacksaw.  Be very careful, you really don't want to scratch the top of the pan.  A new seat is cheap, a whole new toilet, less so

Yes but there is nothing to fix it too, there are no holes in the top of the toilet it is just flat ceramic

Are you sure?  How do you know unless you've already removed the hinges in the past?

I have to say I'd be very surprised if that was the case - toilet seats (and indeed hinges) are "breakable" items and are designed to be pretty simple to replace.

If you have had the hinges off previously and are certain there's no holes then you're right to be cautious.  But I'd be mightily surprised if that was the case.  I'm now intrigued !

We have had them off in the past I did not see them but my husband is sure there were no holes. The are no holes underneath either. The pictures do not show it well but the top just slopes away from the hop. It maybe hollow inside I do not know. It is flush to the boxing all the way down. The 3rd picture shows it flush to the back

How did he put them back?

MikeJXE

millie said:

Ebe_Scrooge said:

millie said:

Ebe_Scrooge said:

I've not come across that particular fitting before, but it looks like there's potentially 2 ways of removing it, going by the second picture.  Either pull/twist off the "end caps", which may pull out the locating pin, or else undo the small screw at the front of each hinge - you'll need to have a bit of a look and play around to see which it is.

But once you've got it off, you can replace it with any standard "top-fixing" seat as per my previous reply.  There are tons to choose from - we got our last couple from Amazon, but they're widely available online, plumber's merchants, Wickes, B&Q, etc. etc.  Just make sure that the seat dimensions and the distance between the hinges (usually adjustable to some degree) will fit your pan.  The new seat will come with fittings/hinges, so you don't need to worry if you damage the existing ones trying to get them off.

There are no end caps the round things are part of the seat attached to it and the screws are rusted in

In that case I'd say the simplest thing is cut the hinges off with a hacksaw.  Be very careful, you really don't want to scratch the top of the pan.  A new seat is cheap, a whole new toilet, less so

Yes but there is nothing to fix it too, there are no holes in the top of the toilet it is just flat ceramic and I am worried if he cuts the hinges off we will not be able to use the toilet if we cannot find a suitable replacement

I can assure you there are holes in the toilet pan, there is no way of fixing a seat without, I am an ex builder and been in the trade since 1960. I have never seen a toilet without holes to fix the seat. 

As Ebb-Scrooge says get a hacksaw and saw off the hinges, then get some grips and twist off the rest 

millie

He said the screws are rusted in I will have a go myself when he goes out. Although I can not see where they would come out unless the bottom is a solid piece. I can only go on what he has told me. 

Thanks for all the replies anyway. I am not happy with the idea of him sawing it off just in case he has got it right

[Deleted User]

Hi,

millie said:

I am worried if he cuts the hinges off we will not be able to use the toilet

you will still be able to use the toilet, might be a bit cold to start with sitting on the ceramic, but once you're planted you won't feel it.

You can buy seat warmers that would take the chill off,

or just make a bum pad from an old towel until you get sorted.

MikeJXE

Spray the screws with Viakal to remove limescale 

GDB2222

The screw that I can see clearly doesn’t look rusty. I suspect that the wrong screwdriver is being used. 

BEFORE you do anything else please post a photo of the screwdriver!

millie

GDB2222 said:

The screw that I can see clearly doesn’t look rusty. I suspect that the wrong screwdriver is being used. 

BEFORE you do anything else please post a photo of the screwdriver!

Thank you

I will need to get my husband to get the screwdriver, which will probably be tomorrow sa it is back in the shed up the garden

MikeJXE

GDB2222 said:

The screw that I can see clearly doesn’t look rusty. I suspect that the wrong screwdriver is being used. 

BEFORE you do anything else please post a photo of the screwdriver!

Thats why I suggested it might be an Allen key or maybe even a torx screw