Loss of Flush Power in Toilet

[dilalio]

The toilet up until 4 weeks ago had a very fierce strong flush. Then, it would not flush properly taking 2 or 3 attempts and that was just a pee and piece of tissue I now believe that where its not being flushed/pulled properly its backing up. I do not believe for one minute that a blockage in the sewer pipe which is what the Engineer has suggested, is the issue. It started with an issue operating the Toilet, and is not linked / anything to do with a sewer?????

If you're so sure, why are you asking here?

I'd check to see if your roof is leaking anywhere too, as this is also often caused by having a new boiler and central heating system fitted... Oh, and does your groceries bill seem higher recently as well?

 

[garash]

Won't be related to the installation . Out of curiosity does the toilet flush on the first pump of the handle ..THANKS!.. very common that the diaphragm on the syphon can split . Detach and then get stuck in the spreader at the back of the pan

 

[garash]

If you're so sure, why are you asking here?

I'd check to see if your roof is

LOOK AT THE STATE OF THE FLOOR AND TOILET BRUSH!!

Andy

leaking anywhere too, as this is also often caused by having a new boiler and central heating system fitted... Oh, and does your groceries bill seem higher recently as well?

 

[garash]

The property, bought in July 20, is in the middle of being totally refurbished thank you!!!!! And the Toilet Brush has dark grey bristles FYI.

 

[garash]

Won't be related to the installation . Out of curiosity does the toilet flush on the first pump of the handle .... very common that the diaphragm on the syphon can split . Detach and then get stuck in the spreader at the back of the pan

Yes it does. Thank you, the Bathroom is the next job so maybe it looks like getting it done sooner than anticipated!

 

[garash]

If you're so sure, why are you asking here?
If your kitchen sink was blocked you wouldn't go outside first and have the drain up would you? No you would check the ubend and internal pipes first! Start with the most logical??????
I'd check to see if your roof is leaking anywhere too, as this is also often caused by having a new boiler and central heating system fitted... Oh, and does your groceries bill seem higher recently as well?

 

[dilalio]

Since having my Heating and Hot Water system renewed/changed my Toilet is taking 2 flushes to clear. The old system was a Hot Water Boiler with Cylinder Tank. Now I have a Combi ? Can this problem be rectified or improved?

OK. Let me rethink my response...

Going from a gravity to a combi (usually) involves removing the cwsc from the loft.
Your wc is therefore now likely to be mains fed, as will all your outlets.

This (usually) means that any wc fill valves have to have flow restrictors fitted to stop water hammer and prevent them from stealing flow from other outlets as they will fill very quickly.

This would not cause problems with flushing AS LONG AS your wc cistern is filling to its full level, before a flush!

Check that first! If it is taking ages to fill, and is therefore not FULL when flushed, check that debris (from the drain down and conversion) has not blocked the inlet diaphragm on the fill valve.

You should also change the restrictor to the mains pressure type... Which likely means a new fill valve (unless) you're lucky enough to have the spare still attached to the float arm.

If your cistern is FULL when you flush, then the problem is totally unrelated.

 

[HERTS P&D]

The property, bought in July 20, is in the middle of being totally refurbished thank you!!!!! And the Toilet Brush has dark grey bristles FYI.

Look at the floor next to the toilet brush!

Andy

 

[garash]

Just an update, been to DIY store bought Toilet Plunger and it took literally two pushes to clear​

 

[HERTS P&D]

So you blocked the toilet! Less paper and more fibre!!

Andy

 

[dilalio]

Just an update, been to DIY store bought Toilet Plunger and it took literally two pushes to clear​

So now you know why no one here agreed with you that it was to do with the new boiler. A thank you for my previous post might have been a better response.

 

[Chivas69]

Clarke, 5hittèŕs full!!!