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How can I redirect my wc water inlet?

I want to replace my existing toilet and low level cistern with a close coupled w.c. The existing water supply pipe comes into the right side of the current cistern. Most cisterns I have seen seem to have the water inlet either on the left or under side. Is it possible to redirect this?
Marion, October 2009
Yes it is possible.

You have two choices (possibly).

A simple method may be to just join a pipe to the existing water supply and run this down the wall and into the new close coupled cistern. This may look a bit untidy but if it's painted the same as the wall you will not notice it much and never notice it when using the toilet...

A neater solution - depending on the circumstances - may be to route the new water supply from under a suspended wooden floor straight up into the new cistern. Obviously not practical with a concrete or tiled floor.

Your plumber will be able to advise options, complexity and a ball-park cost. You will usually be charged for one and a hlaf or even two ball-parks when the job's finished.

Good luck...

Peccavi, October 2009