"TheScullster" wrote in message
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Hi Guys


One of my future projects is an upgrade of the downstairs loo.
Currently, this loo is ideal for those more stubborn deposits, as it is a
1970s full flush low level cistern.

Having already been bitten by these pathetic new 6 litre cistern/pan
offerings that don't rinse the entire bowl, my thoughts turned to the
following.
To ensure that we have one toilet that still works
effectively/hygienically I was considering:

Retain the existing cistern.
Pipe the overflow down the outside of the cistern and into the flush pipe
(overflow is currently to external drain and needs to be internal!).
Recondition cistern, ie replace all internals.
Box/wall in cistern and fit a modern back-to-wall pan.

This way the room can be re-worked to modern spec without loss of
functionality.


OK - The Questions

Other than the fact that this does not conform to current regs (but won't
be visibly flouting the rules) -
Can anyone see anything technically wrong here?
Will a modern pan work with an old cistern?
Do fittings exist to pipe overflow into flush pipe or would this have to
be a home bodge?

rather than modify overflow into flush pipe, have a look at Look at
BES.co.uk , part number 12718
It's a pan connector to replace existing one that accepts additional waste
water ( usually from basin etc )
Connect the overflow pipe into this using readily available adaptors from
any decent plumbing merchants.




TIA

Phil