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    resjudicata Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Sep 27, 2015, 08:22 AM
    Flush Cistern Removal
    My first attempt to solve plumbing problem at home. The toilet flush started leaking and stopped working.
    But I cannot open the lid. Can anyone suggest how to open these lids with such button as shown in the photo ?Name: IMG_20150927_165429926.jpg Views: 167 Size: 1.74 MBName: IMG_20150927_165444933.jpg Views: 176 Size: 1.75 MBName: IMG_20150927_165452152.jpg Views: 173 Size: 1.78 MB

    Please help... I am using buckets :P :P
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    Sep 27, 2015, 01:47 PM
    What brand of toilet is it ? Can you lift the lid at all ?

    If you can lift the lid then reach under and unhook the flusher button. If you cannot lift the lid, then the flusher button should be removable

    Back to you

    Milo
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    Sep 27, 2015, 01:51 PM
    Hey,

    Actually did some experimenting and then just found this : https://player.vimeo.com/video/48729003 :) So hopefully now can open and check the problem!

    Thanks a lot for taking time to reply :)

    Regards
    Garima
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    Sep 29, 2015, 12:31 AM
    You are welcome, Garima. Glad you found the solution to your cistern problem on your own !

    Milo
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