hOW TO REPLACE A TOILET SYPHON?

Sounds as tho' you have a low level cistern with a flush pipe coming from the bottom connecting to the pan.
Turn of water or tie up valve to prevent water ingres.
Undo the flush pipe connection and slide the nut down the flush pipe.
Get as much water out of the cistern as possible.
Undo the big nut against the cistern and remove the syphon
Go to B&Q and match up new syphon.
Replace in reverse order. You may also have to get new flush pipe washer.

BarrF
December 2009

Oh - I forgot to tell you that you need to disconnect and reconnect the water inlet - silly me - sorry - Perhaps 40 mins to an hour.

Good luck...

Peccavi
December 2009

Not as difficult as you might think. 20 - 30 mins

Nip down to the local DIY store and buy a new syphon to match, or similar to the one you have and also buy a donut washer & plate (kit about £5).

Turn off the water supply and flush the loo
Take lid off cistern
Reach behind WC pan and find two wing nuts one each side pointing down - slacken them off
Remove the two screws at the back of the cistern - inside at the top
Carefully lift the cistern upwards and tip any excess water back down the pan
Remove the big syphon nut underneath and lift out the existing syphon - pay attention to washers etc.
Fit new syphon, new donut washer and re-saaemble cistern to pan and wall - do not overtighten wall screws else you'll risk cracking the cistern
Do up donut wing nuts
Turn water on - check and adjust fill level if necessary
Put lid on
Check donut seal for water tightness

Work of this nature is not the exclusive province of men - the toilet is not bothered by your gender - ironing however is a different matter altogether.

Carry on as normal

Peccavi
December 2009