how to access close coupled cistern

[riffraff]

Hi All,

I need to replace both the inlet valve and the flush mechanism inside a close coupled cistern in my bathroom.
The problem is that both the pan and the cistern are completely against the wall and the bottom has tiles around it.
Here is a photo:

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• riffraff
• 16 Aug 2010
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And here is a shot from above:

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• riffraff
• 16 Aug 2010
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The holes you see on the side dont have screws or anything.
What should i do? Do i have to literally pull the loo completely out?
I'm worried about doing that and either the soil pipe or worse the inlet pipe getting yanked out?

Thanks in advance!

 

[seco services]

are the tiles a cut around the pan base or is the pan sitting on the tiles and just siliconed ?

them bottom holes are for the pans brackets.

 

[riffraff]

Hey man, thanks for the reply.

I just had a quick look and it appears to be that pan is sitting on top of the tiles witha bit of silicone around the front and sides.
Are you saying that i need to disconnect the pan through the bottom holes?

Cheers

 

[ChrisR]

Yep, slice through the gobs of silicone and pull it all out. It was put in in one piece so the inlet pipe will be flexy.
You'll need a new pan (to waste) connector, a few quid.
A wonderful high quality clever design !

 

[riffraff]

Thanks again ChrisR,

Yep wonderful design as you say!
Out of interest why will i need a new pan to waster connector?

Cheers

 

[ChrisR]

Would you rather fit a new one wishing you hadn't, or not fit one wishing you had, when it's all sealed in again...?
Got too many T shirts, mate.

 

[riffraff]

Good point....thanks again!