Improving a toilet's flush

[donmaico]

One of my toilets has a poor flush, and it has been like that since I bought it . It takes at least 3 flushes before I clear the bowl. The toilet is attached to a vanity unit which matches its cistern box. I am almost inclined to replace it, but that would mean replacing the tiles as well, and the sink . A friend of mine suggested replacing the flush mechanism in order to improve water pressure, which would obviously be a good short term measure if feasible. Ultimately I want to replace the whole bathroom, but not for some time, so I'd like some further advice please, Thanks

 

[lostinthelight]

Try adjusting the fill valve to give a higher water level which should give more flush power, alternatively, try a change of diet.

 

[blup]

Try holding down the button/handle, that might trigger a longer flush. Also what is the make, some pics might help.

Blup

 

[donmaico]

Unfortunately there is no brand name on the unit that I can find although i did buy it from Victoria plumbing

 

[HERTS P&D]

Any pictures?

Andy

 

[kidgreen61]

I have a long standing customer who had this problem, long story short, I ended up taking the loo out, thinking a child had dropped something in it, blocking the outlet; only to discover a huge build up of some form of scale inside the spigot, (half an inch thick) 10 mins hacking it off with a screwdriver , and it's like new.

 

[donmaico]

 

[donmaico]

I'll check that out, thanks..Does it look like this? https://www.toolstation.com/viva-sk...uS3NTkIindzyMLT03ZxoCnBIQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[foxhole]

It could be the toilet design , had one which flushed mainly from the rear like that and it tended to roll the waste rather than flush it away .
Could take 3-4 flushes to clear .

 

[donmaico]

It could be the toilet design , had one which flushed mainly from the rear like that and it tended to roll the waste rather than flush it away .
Could take 3-4 flushes to clear .

Yes that's why I wanted to replace the toilet in the first but it would also necessitate replacing the tiling both wall and floor

 

[JohnD]

It looks fairly conventional, but you could take out the flushing valve and fit a Flapper, which gives the most powerful flush you can get. It is not expensive but you will have to lift the cistern off.

Start by adjusting the water level in the cistern to the highest, just below the overflow and below any holes for fixing screws or handle.

Take the cistern lid off and photograph what's inside for us.

Show us the route of the soil pipe. It's not a flexi, is it?