Pocster Posted March 15, 2020 Author Posted March 15, 2020 On 15/03/2020 at 20:04, Onoff said: I Sikaflex'd 9mm ply onto my frame. I had to add a 9mm layer to ensure the subsequent Aqua Panels cleared the soil pipe at the base of the wall. Pretty sure that adds to keeping the frame in place. I used self drill screws through the ply into the Geberit frame. I was really careful to draw the frame on the ply so I didn't drill into any pipe or God forbid the cistern! Aqua Panel again Sikaflex'd to the ply: Again I marked a red zone where I daren't have drilled! The self drill screws were no good for screwing the Aqua panel through the ply and into the metal frame. I just used the proper Knauf screws where there was timber behind. Expand Sikaflex not ct1 ? Does it matter ??
Onoff Posted March 15, 2020 Posted March 15, 2020 On 15/03/2020 at 21:18, pocster said: Sikaflex not ct1 ? Does it matter ?? Expand Dunno...I will say that Sikaflex I think skins up quicker than CT1... Sikaflex I think goes off more solid that CT1 though it still has a resilience about it. 1
Pocster Posted March 15, 2020 Author Posted March 15, 2020 On 15/03/2020 at 21:40, Onoff said: Dunno...I will say that Sikaflex I think skins up quicker than CT1... Sikaflex I think goes off more solid that CT1 though it still has a resilience about it. Expand I’ve got loads of ct1 to use up ! ?
Onoff Posted March 15, 2020 Posted March 15, 2020 On 15/03/2020 at 21:42, pocster said: I’ve got loads of ct1 to use up ! ? Expand Use it I reckon. I used it to stick tiles to mrpb.
Pocster Posted March 16, 2020 Author Posted March 16, 2020 Warning warning ! Reaching point of commitment !! Water Hep2o inlet attached - waste in . Just got to sort Hep2o pipe to inlet . Looks like underneath I have no choice but a 90 degree tee . This is it for fitting the cistern I assume ....
Onoff Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 On 16/03/2020 at 10:36, pocster said: choice but a 90 degree tee . This is it for fitting the cistern I assume .... Expand Whassa 90 degree tee, an elbow? Yep, if it's all in firm your there.....unless you go ott and stuff the cavity with sound deadening stuff.....like one bloke on here did..... 1
Pocster Posted March 16, 2020 Author Posted March 16, 2020 On 16/03/2020 at 10:46, Onoff said: Whassa 90 degree tee, an elbow? Yep, if it's all in firm your there.....unless you go ott and stuff the cavity with sound deadening stuff.....like one bloke on here did..... Expand Yeah elbow . I was talking all professional ? TBH I stood here thinking - I should fill the cavity behind with sound insulation stuff - like a true pro !!! ?
Pocster Posted March 16, 2020 Author Posted March 16, 2020 Houston ! Check manifold of manifolds open Check inlet valve is dry Check bowl in place We are clear to flush - that’s clear to flush Houston ! Ah ! Bigger bowl required Houston ! Mission deemed successful !
Onoff Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 (edited) Stick the temporary faceplate over the flush mechanism and the two yellow bungs in the flush and poo pipe holes asap to prevent debris getting in. Do not cut your poo and flush pipes until the tiling is done. Edited March 16, 2020 by Onoff 1
Onoff Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 When and ONLY when your tiling is done! Push the flush pipe into the wall and make a mark level with the tiles: Put the flush pipe into the pan connector then into the pan with a bit of silicone spray: Mark flush with the back of the pan: The measurement between the two marks is how much you cut off the flush pipe, about 85mm in my case: Cut it off the non ribbed end and emery off the hairy bits: Ditto the poo pipe. I found a plastic bag used like this helped when swapping between the poo pipe and yellow bung as I was into a "live" drain. The yellow bung sat in a bucket of Dettol: Marking the poo pipe level with the back of the pan: Ott to cut the poo pipe down once I knew how much to trim off: 1 1
Onoff Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 On 16/03/2020 at 13:20, PeterW said: Geberit MIs give you all the measurements to fit Expand Depends on how thick your tiles, wall panel and adhesive are. The MIs just give a range it'll cope with.
Mr Punter Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 When you tile this, it is not essential to cut around everything as accurately as @Onoff as the WC pan will cover all the holes easily. You could just do one big cutout. If, however, you leave a gap at the top of the flush pipe the pan will not cover it and you will cry. 1
Onoff Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 On 16/03/2020 at 13:25, Mr Punter said: When you tile this, it is not essential to cut around everything as accurately as @Onoff as the WC pan will cover all the holes easily. You could just do one big cutout. If, however, you leave a gap at the top of the flush pipe the pan will not cover it and you will cry. Expand Animal. 2
Bitpipe Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 What kind of push plate are you using? We got fancy ones that sit flush with tiles and after tiling two rooms realised that there was a chrome backplate that we didn't have that went behind the tiles. Managed to source and fit for the untiled rooms but had to swap for the clip over version - still look good but could have done without the stress!
Pocster Posted March 16, 2020 Author Posted March 16, 2020 (edited) On 16/03/2020 at 13:36, Bitpipe said: What kind of push plate are you using? We got fancy ones that sit flush with tiles and after tiling two rooms realised that there was a chrome backplate that we didn't have that went behind the tiles. Managed to source and fit for the untiled rooms but had to swap for the clip over version - still look good but could have done without the stress! Expand Ah ! Before purchase of cistern the style of push plate was ‘ unknown ‘ - so currently not bought any . That will be another decision for another day !! ? Edited March 16, 2020 by pocster
Onoff Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 On 16/03/2020 at 14:22, pocster said: That will be another decision for another day !! Expand ...but in the spirit of Bathroom Top Trumps probably this: https://www.ukbathrooms.com/products/geberit-sigma-80-touchless-dual-flush-plate-12cm-up320-.html ?
Pocster Posted March 16, 2020 Author Posted March 16, 2020 On 16/03/2020 at 14:46, Onoff said: ...but in the spirit of Bathroom Top Trumps probably this: https://www.ukbathrooms.com/products/geberit-sigma-80-touchless-dual-flush-plate-12cm-up320-.html ? Expand I'll order 2!
Onoff Posted March 16, 2020 Posted March 16, 2020 On 16/03/2020 at 15:35, pocster said: I'll order 2! Expand Who's got the most expensive wc is it? It's not a pi$$ing contest! 1
Pocster Posted March 17, 2020 Author Posted March 17, 2020 Glued bathroom sink waste together . Loosely clipped it to timber so I have some play ...
Pocster Posted March 17, 2020 Author Posted March 17, 2020 Hey @Onoff What am I doing wrong here ? Managed to get 1 bolt in but the rest are basically inaccessible - does the actual cistern come out or something ? . Don’t see how I can get a bolt from the outside in and hold the nut ...
Pocster Posted March 17, 2020 Author Posted March 17, 2020 Hey @Onoff What am I doing wrong here ? Managed to get 1 bolt in but the rest are basically inaccessible - does the actual cistern come out or something ? . Don’t see how I can get a bolt from the outside in and hold the nut ...
Onoff Posted March 17, 2020 Posted March 17, 2020 (edited) On 17/03/2020 at 12:19, pocster said: Hey @Onoff What am I doing wrong here ? Managed to get 1 bolt in but the rest are basically inaccessible - does the actual cistern come out or something ? . Don’t see how I can get a bolt from the outside in and hold the nut ... Expand From memory you can unclip the cistern. And I used a socket to hold the "nut" or in my case the head of a coach screw. Edited March 17, 2020 by Onoff
Pocster Posted March 17, 2020 Author Posted March 17, 2020 On 17/03/2020 at 12:38, Onoff said: From memory you can unclip the cistern. And I used a socket to hold the "nut" or in my case the head of a coach screw. Expand Call to geberit - told me not to remove the cistern . Their advice drill a pilot hole into the steel then use a wood screw ! Not happy with that . Think I need long self tapping screws - can then drill through timber from the outside - then use screw that bites the steel properly.
Onoff Posted March 17, 2020 Posted March 17, 2020 On 17/03/2020 at 12:52, pocster said: Call to geberit - told me not to remove the cistern . Their advice drill a pilot hole into the steel then use a wood screw ! Not happy with that . Think I need long self tapping screws - can then drill through timber from the outside - then use screw that bites the steel properly. Expand No need to remove! Just unclip and GENTLY push it back.
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