Toilet Seat

[itsanotherone]

Hi never posted on a site like this before so apologies of its in the wrong place. I need to replace my toilet seat. The plumber I use has said my toilet needs to be taken off the wall so he can cut the fixing off?
Just wanted a second opinion because surely it shouldn't be that complicated?

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• itsanotherone
• 18 Nov 2015

 

[Aquaheat]

Not at all, plastic wing nut unscrews and off it comes. Can be a little bit awkward but there are keys for them that make it easy.

Jon

 

[Nige F]

"plumber" doesn't have a dremel then

 

[itsanotherone]

Thanks for the replies, is it something I could attempt myself? What are the keys called?

 

[Aquaheat]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Toilet-Seat-Fitting-Tool-Doddler/dp/B004JIHVUG

That's the tool that I carry. Might be a bit expensive for a one off but works great.

If you can wait till I get back I'm sure I have a few smaller ones off other jobs in my garage that will do the same job. If so I'll send one out to you.

Jon

 

[Madrab]

Oh dear, nope... certainly doesn't need to go to the extreme of taking off the toilet!! If you can't get a pair of grips or an adjustable to grab it then use the tool. Might be easier (and cheaper) to go to screwfix for it though.

http://www.screwfix.com/p/toilet-seat-installation-tool/62412

Was it the same plumber that installed it, cause it looks like those spacers are in upside down.

 

[itsanotherone]

Sorry for the late response. Thanks Jon that would be great if you don't mind?
No it wasn't the same plumber who installed it but it doesn't surprise me if they are in upside down. Since living here we've found loads of little surprises like that