How do i install a brand new toilet and cistern?
It’s not terribly complicated, assuming that by “install a new toilet” you mean where there was alredy an existing toilet. First, remove the old toilet. Shut off the water supply valve, and flush the toilet. Then use a spone to get rid of the water that remains in the tank. Remove the nuts on the two bolts at the base of the toilet where the toilet meets the floor. These are usually hidden under two plastic caps. Now gently rock the toilet until it comes away from the floor. Get help to carry it out. Clean up the old wax that’s around the flange where the pipe disappears into the floor. Don’t be a wuss, it’s only wax. Now you’ll need the new toilet, a new supply line, new mounting bolts (don’t reuse the old ones) and a two wax rings. Yes, I said two wax rings. You’ll see why in a minute. Assemble the new toilet according to the instructions provided. Now here’s a warning: Do NOT overtighten the bolts the hod the tank to the bowl. You’re dealing with ceramics here, don’t break them. Now
