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On gutting a room, will be ripping out existing loo & sink and
replacing.

Now - I've never replaced a loo before...!

I've done 3 - MOST important tool is a piece of piece of black plastic
- approx 15 inches diameter, and some tape.

Take the old loo off and tape the plastic over the hole - stops the
pong.

And I assume everything will just plug in and work.

I would expect so. The couplers have multiple seals and do a 98% job on
first fit. They also don't require to the mm accuracy.

Now I like learning on the job - but are there any gotcha's or
"DOH's"
that I need to be aware of

DON'T try to re-use the couplers. This is not for any technical reason,
but the spaces between the seals will be (literally) full of old sh*t.
I strongly suggest that the old one is wrapped securely in a bag (check
that it doesn't have 'child-friendly breathing holes' first)
immediately on removal. Your stomach may be stronger than mine, but I
considered the =A35 (?) very good value, in exchange for not cleaning
the old one !

Keep us posted & good luck,
M=2E