How to join your water lines to your dishwasher,basin,sink,toilet and washer

[username12009]

Hi, big fan from the UK here. I'm thinking about importing a toilet from the USA (an old toilet that John Lennon used to have in his apartment in New York). Do you think it will okay to use in the UK, do you think a British plumber could install it with no technical problems?

[TheOldkid888]

@username12009 Hello username;

I contacted a few plumbers from the UK just to get a little info for you.The rough-in measurement in North America is 12 inches from a finished wall to the centre of your T- bolts. I only recieved one reply back and he told me that their were many different maesurements.You can check your own toilet yourself, by simply measuring from the finished wall to the centre of the bolts and if it is close to 30cms; you should have no trouble.

Tks and Best of luck!! Al

[derek47]

Hi. I'd like to replace where my washing machine is currently located and install a toilet; is it an easy diy?

[TheOldkid888]

@derek47 hello Derek; Your washing machine has a 2 or 1 1/2 inch drain on it. You need a 3 inch drain for a toilet.If your washer is on the first floor and not in the basement; it maybe something to consider.If there is a 3" drain handy it is possible for you to do, but if you have not tinkered around plumbing alot i would be a little hesient to do so. It is a fairly big job. They do make a toilet now that only has a 3/4 inch drain line off it and a lift pump in the tank. Something to consider.

[TheOldkid888]

@derek47 I am not a big fan of them as I call this toilet ( number 1 business ) only myself. The pump in them is nnot overly strong but ideal for fluids only.It is very similiar to a lift pump in a sewage tank. Does the same job ;only on a smaller scale. As far as hooking up a regular toilet where the washer is located, do a fair amount of homework. It is possible for you to do it, but it is a bit of an undertaking. Good luck and have a large day!!! Al

[TheOldkid888]

Thanks very much. I appreciate your comments.Ihave been at this line of work for many years and have picked up a trick or two. Have a great.

[ianmacdon]

Your videos are awesome, keep up the good work, they are an excellent resource for DIYers like me...

Ian

[ianmacdon]

@ianmacdon Nice job.

[TheOldkid888]

@ianmacdon Thanks very much.I appreciate your comments.Have a great day.

[TheOldkid888]

@ianmacdon Thanks very much.I appreciate your comments. Have a great day...