Toilet: Bottom inlet to rear inlet

[Pooran]

Hi all. I recently purchased two toilets for my reno. At the time I was more concerned about getting the correct trap and totally forgot about the inlet so now i've got 2 rear inlet toilets instead of bottom inlet. My question is now, what is involved to get the pipes running from the rear? Below is the link of the toilet I purchased, ignore the fact that its a S trap cos i made sure mines a P trap.

http://www.bathroomwarehouse.com.au/products/techinfo/vistaJazzSpecs.pdf

Looking at the design, i dont think its possible to hide the pipes so it looks like they'll have to be rerouted to come in from behind the plaster.

I am aware that only licensed plumbers can do the job but I need to know if i'll have to replaster the wall once they've done it.

Cheers

[jow104]

Perhaps the supplier would take back and replace with model more suitable?

[davo2310]

yes, a section of sheeting will need to be removed to relocate the water supply to the desired location. can or would it be easier to remove a section from the other side of the wall?

[Pooran]

I could return it but its taken about almost 2 weeks for them to order it in and i like the design of the toilet. I got it relatively cheap so even if the plumber comes in to do it, i'll prob still be doing ok price wise.

The toilet is against an outside wall so i guess there's the frame then the brick behind the pipes. I dont really mind replastering the wall since i'm basically re doing the bathroom anyway. One question, where is the tap located for rear entry cisterns? I've looked at a few and the tap seems to be hidden somewhere.

[wonderplumb]

The tap actually sits inside the cistern just under the lid.
At least you were courteous enough not to blame your plumber for choosing the wrong type of toilet, as is often the case!!!!!:rolleyes:

[Pooran]

Thanks for your help. I think it looks much neater with the tap hidden away. How much would a job like this cost and is it a DIY job? I wouldn't mind doing it myself and getting a plumber to check it.

[wonderplumb]

I would strongly suggest get your plumber to move the pipe for you, he will love you for removing the tiles snd wall sheet so he can see the pipe but you just never know whats behind that wall.
Without looking at it, if its a straight forward job of simply raising the BP to the correct height it wont be much at all, 1m of pipe, a fitting or two, a test cap and a couple of screws, oxy and a bit of solder. But in saying this even the simplest sounding jobs can and do turn into a nightmare, im sure the other plumbers here would agree.

[Pooran]

Thanks for the tip. I will try to find a plumber after i read your reply. I'm handy but i wont go cutting pipes when i dont know what i'm doing. Lucky I dont have any tiles on that wall so I just need to cut out the plaster.