I am thinking of buying a concealed cistern, to work with a wall hung pan, i realise i need a wall hung cistern with supports but i would like to know if all cisterns and pans are standard - will they all fit together?
thank you
2007-01-25 07:56:04 · 6 answers · asked by KEVIN M 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Check with DIY shops around. To confirm whether all cisterns & pan are standard or not.
2007-01-25 19:11:57 · answer #1 · answered by Tan Y 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you mean a wall hung pan, then as you say the best way to go about it is to buy a frame with mounting supports built into it to attach the pan. The inlet hole in the pan will be a standard size as will the L shaped pipe to deliver the water from the cistern to the pan., but as the hole is a cast hole in a piece of pot it will never be completely round so the cistern will come with a grommet which will fit into the hole in the pan and then the pipe will fit tightly into the grommet to form a good seal. The one thing to make sure of is that the pipe goes into the pan squarely not on a kink as this will cause the grommett to work its way back out again. One of the best concealed cisterns on the market is by Grohe, they might cost a little bit more but the difference is well worth it - one to really avoid is the one made by RAK. Take your time & plan the way you're going to do it and you will have no problems
2007-01-27 09:46:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only thing which connects a hidden cistern and the pan is a length of standard size pipe. If you are competent at DIY, you won't have a problem, except crossing your legs until you have finished the job. A plumber would do it in no time, but if you do it yourself , it will take ages. For a man, no problem, as long as you don't eat too much curry beforehand - just use the washbasin or any handy lamp-post . If you are female, or there are women in your home, then get a plumber, unless alternative facilities are available.
2007-01-26 20:51:31 · answer #3 · answered by andrew f 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no .all systems are different and you do not buy a wall hung pan ..you buy a back to the wallpan ..and the cistern is hidden behind the wall or boxing
2007-01-26 04:15:09 · answer #4 · answered by boy boy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is all a standard size.
2007-01-26 11:00:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A BIG ...no///check before you buy>>>>
2007-01-26 11:14:53 · answer #6 · answered by srracvuee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋