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Removing toilet seat with locking scre
Anonymous user 09/03/2024 - 2.53 PM
I am trying to remove a toilet seat which is fitted with plastic screws that interlock with the plastic nut to prevent them being undone. I have tried to remove them by holding the crew with pliers but they wont budge. Cant access the screws from the top as the cover isn't removable. Any suggestions?
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Huddersfield Property Repairs and Renovations
Rating: 4.9 out of 5
cut them off with a hacksaw the one that has a handle so its straight like a knife.
Answered8 November 2017
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Nilo Construction Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
Cutting with the hacksaw is a good option, but before proceeding you might as well try adding some WD40, trying to give it a twist or slightly tap it with hammer. If it won't help - straight hacksaw
Answered21 December 2017
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Anonymous user
This happens a lot on covered or concealed toilet seats.
The retainer inside the basin is plasitic with a bolt running through it.
The only way is to use straight blade hacksaw to cut top off. Push or tap remaining part into the hole and refit a new fitting.
Answered23 January 2018
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