Cistern access covers

[Teggs]

Guys,

I wonder if you’d be able to offer me some advise. I’m in the process of installing a bathroom and have hit a problem. I have a concealed cistern that I need to leave access for should there ever be problems.

The cistern is concealed behind a unit, which is covered by a worktop, similar to a kitchen worktop. I have a cistern access cover (made of the same material as the worktop). I need to cut out a section of the worktop to allow this access cover to sit over the cistern.

I’m unsure about what tool to use to complete this task. The worktop wasn’t cheap so I can’t afford to make a mistake. Am I right in thinking I should be using a router and jig? If so can you offer me some advice on how to carry this out?

Yours,

Teggs.

 

[Paul Barker]

There's quite a lot of overlap so router not necessary downward cutting jiggsaw if cutting from top otherwise normal jiggsaw. Put masking tape on place you want to cut, draw pencil line where to cut and cut.

Many fitters omit this access hatch and allow access through front panel which is removable without disturbing work top. Isolate cold feed and pull the cyctern out to the front for maintenance. If this methos is employed the pneumatic flush button often looks best placed on the front panel.

 

[slippyr4]

in the place i used to live, the entire bit of worktop was just stuck in with sealant round the edges. when you needed access you could cut the sealant out and then remove the whole worktop. it's a 10 minute job to reseal afterwards.

 

[Teggs]

Thanks for the reply guys. My first ideal was just to silicone the worktop to the unit, however it also has to accomodate a basin so this is not possible.

I like the idea of just using the front panel as a means of access, my only concern is that the height of the cisytern to the pan will not allow a decent fall for the water to flush away the pan contents. Am I worry about nothing here?

Teggs.

 

[Paul Barker]

Don't think it'll make any difference.

It's quite hard to assemble the pan connector and flush pipe satisfactorily. Give me a regular bog any day.