tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807104987914333713.post6432968782647303862..comments2023-08-21T02:19:44.131-07:00Comments on Jock-of-all-Trades: How to replace the diaphragm in a toilet cistern siphonUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807104987914333713.post-142256707415906902021-04-22T13:32:48.161-07:002021-04-22T13:32:48.161-07:00I made a replacement diaphram for a ceramic Armita...I made a replacement diaphram for a ceramic Armitage cistern from an old car inner tube and the backing disc (which was ceramic and broken) from a piece of 6mm ABS plasticAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807104987914333713.post-16163754265593646962021-03-01T02:11:05.321-08:002021-03-01T02:11:05.321-08:00These instructions are brilliant - clear, easily u...These instructions are brilliant - clear, easily understood and the photos make it very easy to follow and understand. <br /><br />I would add one step which I have learned through a problem happening to me: when replacing the siphon in the cistern, it is really important to clean around the whole where the siphon goes through the bottom of the cistern. I replaced the washer and the siphon, put everything back together and had a slow leak coming from that hole. When I dismantled everything again, I found old mastic and grime around the hole on the inside of the cistern. I cleaned that off and then put some fresh mastic around the hole, pressed the washer into it, allowed it to go off for a couple of hours and then put everything back together. <br />Hope this helps someone else!Domhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10822172268239434044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807104987914333713.post-53625978018771152962020-05-14T01:51:15.898-07:002020-05-14T01:51:15.898-07:00Really clear instructions thanks, although i didnt...Really clear instructions thanks, although i didnt see the need im my case to remove cistern from wall. I can't understand why the diaphram is made of such flimsy plastic though? I bought a flimsy clear plastic replacement part but still ended up following the advice left in a comment on here and used a plastic milk carton, the flush is much better.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01665971958559917577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807104987914333713.post-19855958856946762672019-07-09T03:27:28.824-07:002019-07-09T03:27:28.824-07:00Thank you for this great advice.....was quoted £16...Thank you for this great advice.....was quoted £162.78 for fixing my cistern, and the plumber refused to do it on first visit because he claimed that the wing bolt had to be cut off (it didn't actually)....so I found your page, did it myself using a piece of plastic from a dog food bag as a replacement diaphragm, and a replacement close coupling kit....all for £6.90!!! JRJNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09929071424540963152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807104987914333713.post-65903057153999515902018-11-25T15:40:40.550-08:002018-11-25T15:40:40.550-08:00Glad you find it helpful Jeff.Glad you find it helpful Jeff.Handy Kevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05154810845448411554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807104987914333713.post-10560488944135429992018-11-06T08:22:10.114-08:002018-11-06T08:22:10.114-08:00Took a bit longer than 30 minutes due to rusted on...Took a bit longer than 30 minutes due to rusted on everything but this article gave me the confidence to keep at it. Piece of gash plastic for a diaphragm and all done. Cost - nothing but a couple of hours of my time. Thanks Jock, one of the best explained posts I’ve seen.Jeffnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807104987914333713.post-63199067859966109272018-07-28T05:47:13.791-07:002018-07-28T05:47:13.791-07:00I used a piece of pond liner to make one using the...I used a piece of pond liner to make one using the old broken one as a template - this material won't split or buckle and is very strong but pliable, so is ideal for this purpose.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15097549521615352449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807104987914333713.post-52420387079914351102017-10-10T07:36:50.328-07:002017-10-10T07:36:50.328-07:00Excellent. Saved me the cost of a plumber, did the...Excellent. Saved me the cost of a plumber, did the job myself for £4.99.Kittenpursehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14727223061894564846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807104987914333713.post-32550729083168048752017-08-06T13:05:10.535-07:002017-08-06T13:05:10.535-07:00How do you get around a toilet that has female thr...How do you get around a toilet that has female thread in it, so syphon screws directly into it? Bought a syphon that comes apart but to wide to fit in tank, bought another then couldnt turn syphon body to screw into toilet?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807104987914333713.post-57697207389180124942017-01-29T03:41:37.522-08:002017-01-29T03:41:37.522-08:00Have done it before - got so far, couldn't rem...Have done it before - got so far, couldn't remember how to get the unit out of the siphon (was over 5 years ago and if you don't do it regularly......!).....so resorted to googling and your site came up. Memory jogged and completed job ok. Thanks for posting it. regards GillianGillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08840480883088931906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807104987914333713.post-42650469488844756102016-12-22T05:35:48.787-08:002016-12-22T05:35:48.787-08:00followed instructions thank you very much but toil...followed instructions thank you very much but toilet is leaking should I use some kind of sealant. many thanks for any answersAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623725052919072317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807104987914333713.post-67169590262563753212016-10-29T10:53:46.661-07:002016-10-29T10:53:46.661-07:00Thanks so much, easy to follow instructions. Nice ...Thanks so much, easy to follow instructions. Nice one! My loo flushes again, yay!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08142600660339983745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807104987914333713.post-57663889028261525192016-10-10T13:57:48.486-07:002016-10-10T13:57:48.486-07:00Thank you so much for these brilliantly clear inst...Thank you so much for these brilliantly clear instructions. I found that I had the multi part siphon and - like a previous poster - could find no help on the web for one of these so I'll describe what I did in case it helps someone else. I used your instructions and my noggin and disconnected the wire pull lever (had to unscrew the handle to swing it out of the way) then pulled out the yellow plastic split pin to loosen the business part of the siphon. When I first saw the diaphragm, I thought that it looked okay but once pulled apart, the huge split was obvious. I cut a large rectangle from a plastic envelope folder that is usually used for documents and that seemed to be about the equivalent thickness of plastic. (Thanks to whoever suggested that.) Next, I cut a hole in the centre and slipped it over the post that holds the spring then cut round it to match the plastic shape. I recalled seeing a chap draw round a damaged diaphragm on another website and remembered him saying to leave about 1/8th inch all round so I did. Once put back together, it all worked beautifully so thanks a million for all your good advice and clear illos. They were very much appreciated by this little old lady pensioner - especially as it cost nothing. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807104987914333713.post-72502608684703546762016-09-25T01:11:37.274-07:002016-09-25T01:11:37.274-07:00the spring has snapped on mine does anyone know wh...the spring has snapped on mine does anyone know where i can get one thanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807104987914333713.post-25226526311984505802016-08-09T23:21:32.294-07:002016-08-09T23:21:32.294-07:00Great instructions. Plumber quote £75 as a Saturda...Great instructions. Plumber quote £75 as a Saturday. Actual cost 79p plus half an hour of my time. Bargain! Thank you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18431228360532324756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807104987914333713.post-29284342890639885882016-07-11T04:36:33.393-07:002016-07-11T04:36:33.393-07:00Many thanks for taking the time to create these ti...Many thanks for taking the time to create these tips, very much appreciated.TonyMnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807104987914333713.post-5349814612132330432016-07-01T03:01:42.209-07:002016-07-01T03:01:42.209-07:00Absolutely brilliant. Each step covered. Very clea...Absolutely brilliant. Each step covered. Very clear.<br />Had to buy pack of 5 diaphragms.<br />Thank you <br />JackieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807104987914333713.post-55233908607486218522016-06-18T14:21:40.039-07:002016-06-18T14:21:40.039-07:00Fabulous instructions, thank you. I managed to fol...Fabulous instructions, thank you. I managed to follow them exactly and changed the diaphragm. The only extra bit I would have liked was how to fix a leak even after tightening the coupling washer. I had to call a friend's husband who came with some kind of waterproof putty which he applied around the screw of the siphon so that the coupling nut then sealed. <br />I had no idea such a thing existed. Having said that, the toilet in question is more than 15 years old, so some wear and tear is to be expected.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807104987914333713.post-68173320536529444142016-05-10T09:03:18.319-07:002016-05-10T09:03:18.319-07:00Discovered fault to be failed diaphragm the...Discovered fault to be failed diaphragm the syphon unit was a twopart unit that could be removed for maintenance Went to local wicks but no suitable spare bits so lashed out on new unit @ £5.00 which was a pain cause It required me to remove the cistern all fixings replaced no leaks.I have then read this DIY how to help page.I have refurbished the old unit using a stout plastic sack that my bird seed came in tested in the bath Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00748644673353976346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807104987914333713.post-76616441780656139612016-04-09T04:39:41.064-07:002016-04-09T04:39:41.064-07:00Hi there, toilet repaired for 60p!! thanks to this...Hi there, toilet repaired for 60p!! thanks to this site and to the persons comments about taking the syphon out without dismantling the toilet. Thank you Thank youAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807104987914333713.post-8690889769596253572016-03-27T12:50:21.329-07:002016-03-27T12:50:21.329-07:00Great instructions! I just took out the syphon and...Great instructions! I just took out the syphon and the diaphragm looks good so now I'm wondering when I still have a weak flush? Should I replace the whole syphon? Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807104987914333713.post-8726332539807357732016-02-10T21:16:03.426-08:002016-02-10T21:16:03.426-08:00Great writingGreat writingMark W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11284906977297300197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807104987914333713.post-27497066088738237602016-02-04T03:59:21.160-08:002016-02-04T03:59:21.160-08:00Brilliant Thanks for your timeBrilliant Thanks for your timeMichaelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807104987914333713.post-81397217298967105372015-12-05T23:26:01.941-08:002015-12-05T23:26:01.941-08:00Thank-you for your excellent instructions. I have ...Thank-you for your excellent instructions. I have replaced my damaged diaphragm with one made from a milk carton and it works perfectly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807104987914333713.post-1049909922854642902015-11-27T16:50:06.851-08:002015-11-27T16:50:06.851-08:00Thanks for the clear instructions. I had a bit of ...Thanks for the clear instructions. I had a bit of trouble undoing the locking nut as it was all a bit rusty down there . I had to buy a couple of wrenches, the diaphragm ,a new ( non-rusty) coupling kit and some washers, so it cost me £25, but I'm still very pleased I did it . Victoria- Powys, Wales.noreply@blogger.com