Installing a Loo (a.k.a. toilet)

After several months of using the grotty old loo, we're finally replacing it! All the parts (pipes, valves, cistern, etc) were delivered over the last few days and the plumbers came today to install it.

The parts: the black "soil" pipes, elbows and connectors

The new loo - before installation

Our plumber soldering the water pipes

Placing the water cistern into the wall (it will be hidden eventually)

Setting up the cistern

Setting the exterior vent pipe

The finished loo (the walls and tiles will be added later)

It may not seem like a big deal, but getting to this point is a big step for us as starting the plumbing is the beginning of the last phase of construction...so we're very excited!