[Womble]

OK, this one's a bit random, but I have a problem!

Our toilet seat broke a few months ago, so I fitted a new one. All was well for a month or so, but then the hinges started to free up a bit, and the seat now won't stay up on its own (well, sometimes it does, but that's only to lull you into a false sense of security so it can surprise you at an inopportune moment  ).

I fitted it as far forward as I could, but the problem is really that the cistern itself is mounted too far forward relative to the toilet bowl.

Can anybody think of a way I can either get it to balance better, or gum up the hinges up a bit so that it stays up of its own accord? 

[mojocafa]

 (well, sometimes it does, but that's only to lull you into a false sense of security so it can surprise you at an inopportune moment 


Sorry I can't be of help, imagining this scenario made me laugh

[pgkevet]

you can get neodynium magnets coated in plastic.. that might work  with a thin painted/coated steel foil on the seat - or better flush fitted (couldn't resist)

[Old Shep]

or just sit down....

[Penninehillbilly]

First thought was velcro, then I thought a bit more

[nutterly_uts]

I fitted it as far forward as I could, but the problem is really that the cistern itself is mounted too far forward relative to the toilet bowl.

Can anybody think of a way I can either get it to balance better, or gum up the hinges up a bit so that it stays up of its own accord? 

I can't quite picture the problem but what about some sort of tying device attached to the cistern?

[Lesley Silvester]

First thought was velcro, then I thought a bit more

I just nearly wet myself reading that.

[Rupert the bear]

I would appear that you have purchased a "female" seat, there is nothing wrong with it, its is working as normal returning to the correct position!

pgkevet's advice is good if you dont have any "intimate" body jewelry 

[pgkevet]

I would appear that you have purchased a "female" seat, there is nothing wrong with it, its is working as normal returning to the correct position!

pgkevet's advice is good if you dont have any "intimate" body jewelry 

...so cheap it's made of iron?

I can't remember exactly how toilet seat hinges look.. and too lazy to go see. But if one can drill out the hinge pins then replace with a stainless steel bolt you can adjust the friction .. perhaps addng one or more stainless spring washers.

[harmony]

Loo tack - sorry I meant blue tack!

[DavidandCollette]

Could you not get Mrs Womble to hold it up for you?

[landroverroy]

Presumably then your old toilet seat kept up ok. So it's basically a slightly different design of seat. So how you deal with it depends on whether you are more time poor or money poor at the moment.
If funds allow it would be easier to purchase another seat. Obviously with your new found wisdom you would need to carefully study the design. I'm presuming you need a less chunky seat - ie not wooden - so there is a bit more room for the seat to lean back when up. Those really cheap plastic ones that bend in all directions when you sit on them would probably do.
 The other alternative is to fiddle about with it as Pgkevet suggested until you reach the desired state of perfection. However, if the hinge pin is metal you could always pour acid (Eg vinegar) onto it which, unless it is stainless, will cause it to rust and tighten up. 

 Good luck with that anyway.

[chrismahon]

You can rule out moving the cistern Womble -it is close-coupled and only fits in one position. Any possible slight movement will only be achieved by taking the whole toilet out and then re-installing it. That exercise may cause leakage of the coupling seal and other issues.


As said either a new carefully selected seat or some fiddling about to alter the one you have. However tightening the hinge pins too much will result in the seat not closing.

[mojocafa]

This conversation needs to continue, because in two consecutive days I have laughed out loud.

 

[pgkevet]

This conversation needs to continue, because in two consecutive days I have laughed out loud.

 

In which case forget the seat and use a stool