cistern
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They fixed the constant flow of water, but now, whenever I flush, I have to lift the lid and manually reset the cistern.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
Whether the plumber directly caused the problem, failed to identify an underlying issue, or repaired one faulty component only for another to reveal itself, the result is the same: the cistern does not function properly.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
The court heard Nath - after realising he had been "rumbled" - threw the bottle of Madagascar vanilla extract into a toilet cistern but it was later recovered by police.
From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026
External sprinklers that draw from cistern, pool or other water source via a pump.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025
Just when he reached the cistern, a wild commotion of barking burst from under the floor of the school.
From "Sounder" by William H. Armstrong
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