Need a waterproof, repair substance for porcelain toilet cistern?

Question

We're hoping to repair a crack in the cistern that is leaking; anyone got any advice please?

Thank you :)

Answer 1

Don't bother. Get a new cistern.

Answer 2

The problem you`ll have is each time you flush you put presure on the cistern so any repair you try can come undone causing flooding ,get it replaced through you house insurance.

Answer 3

The only sucessful way is to drain the cistern and let it dry out. This will take some time. You could speed it up with a hairdryer. Then use a clear epoxy resin. If the crack is wet it will not work.

Answer 4

There are "water-proof" Epoxies available at most home stores, or you could try a boat supply dealer.

Answer 5

Try mighty putty...that stuff they advertise on tv

Answer 6

According to the TV commercial...Mighty Putty!

Actually I repaired a crack near the top of my toilet's water tank, by lowering the water level, drying the crack well and filling with an epoxie glue, then covering it with a layer of duct tape. It lasted for a year or so, 'til I replaced it!

Answer 7

My Son's cracked cistern finally broke when he tried to flush the toilet. Water all over the bathroom, and continuing to flood from the supply ball-valve. Replace as soon as possible- its quite easy if you have a few spanners. If you can't afford a new one, join your local Yahoo Freecycle group and almost certainly get one given you for free.

Flush with care  until!