Hi Gillian Spark,

Where is your removable panel?

I had one at the last house. The flush plate was removable. I did actually have a problem with the flush and a part needed replacement which was all done through this small opening- slightly awkward but quite possible.

Just from a repair perspective, yes things do go wrong and yes the flush plate comes off for 'maintenance', however, if you get a problem such as having to replace the whole cistern box or leaks etc from such, then no you can't just stick your hand in the access hole.

Thus, if you can instead of tiling over the top of the false wall, put a wooden top, or tiled removable top / stone top..............anything that can be lifted off, it will make life a lot easier for your poor repair man.

Hello Man About The House, yes I was thinking from a repair perspective and leaks. I'm not usually a fan of having things concealed but due to space restrictions I need to have the cistern hidden.

30 yrs experience, and i always buy German, parts are always available, for maintaince, these cisterns are not fit and forget, but quick maintenace is a major plus

Hi
Our removable panel is behind the loo
in a cupboard arrangement with a tiled shelf above.
Hope that helps
Gilly