Fast Fit L SHAPE/SHAPED HEAVY DUTY STAINLESS STEEL TOILET SEAT HINGE. WITH NON SLIP FITTINGS/FIXINGS, FOR PLASTIC/NOVELTY TOILET SEATS.

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Altering the location of the fixing bolt in the hinge plate can move the position of the hinge forward The method is to fit the rubber grommet into the pan holes and tighten the screw that engages with the nut and as one tightens, the nut is drawn up by the screwing action that expands the rubber grommet, making it tighten within the hole in the pan. As we have mentioned the first job should be to have a clean around and wipe away any dirt and grime to make the working area safer and a bit more pleasant to be in. Typical stainless steel toilet seat fitting kit that includes hinges and bolts How to Remove a Toilet Seat

2 Replacement Toilet Seat 11cm L- Shape A13 Adjustable Hinges

With these measurements you can then make sure that you get the right sized toilet seat. Safety Precautions When Working Around Toilets The only solution to fix this is to remove the seat and tighten this properly. Most people forget to do this in the excitement of fitting their new seat! Step 4 – Fit Seat and Fixings

Fitting a New Toilet Seat

The most common shapes of toilet seat – from left to right, round nose, traditional pointed nose, D-shaped and square Toilet seat fixings tend to be slightly different between manufacturers and due to this there are quite a few, however despite this they can all be broken into 2 different types; bottom fixing and top fixing. Bottom Fixing Toilet Seats D-Shape: These seats tend to be modern so suit modern bathrooms and toilets and they are a little larger than more traditional toilets Over the years even the same shaped toilets have changed slightly in size so to allow for this and ensure that newer toilet seats will fit older toilets that may be slightly smaller, replacement toilet seat kits usually have adjustment to allow fitting to the older or non standard types as well. Plastic toilet seats also come in a massive range of styles and designs so there is sure to be an option that suits your particular needs.

2 Stainless Steel Toilet Seat L- Shape A23 Adjustable Hinges

Depending on the type of fixings your seat uses will depend on how they are removed. For top fixings, either remove the ring and lid (if you need to) or flip up the hinge plate cover to reveal the bolt or screw head. Using the correct tool, unscrew the bolt or screw and repeat for the other side. Some manufacturers utilise a metal fixing that uses a barrel nut positioned under the pan and the bolt is screwed down from the top. It is quite fiddly as grub screws face the cistern and therefore one cannot see these grub screws once the seat is in position. Slow Automatic Closure Toilet SeatsAlthough most seats and fittings are adjustable so that they will fit the most common toilet bowl shapes, you still need to ensure it’s the right size. There are 4 standard types of toilet seat currently available and these are pointed nose, rounded nose, D-shape and square and depending on the type and age of toilet you have will depend on the type of seat that’s used. Where metal nuts or wing nuts are used, depending on how old they are they might be very corroded and can be a nightmare to remove. If this is the case, soak them in WD40 or a similar easing fluid. Once the nuts holding the seat in place are removed you can simply lift it away and free from the pan.