toilet still flush slightly after press half flush button

[tomsim]

Hey why is my toilet still flushing a tiny bit after I push the small flush button on the dual flush? whats the best way to cure this is it a new sypon?

 

[seco services]

More likely the flush valves not fully shutting again after flushing.

 

[tomsim]

ok thanks how do I cure this then? Or do I need a new syphon?

 

[tomsim]

?? thanks for any help

 

[Charnwood]

If it's push-button it's not a syphon, it'll be a flush valve.

The washers on flush valves are prone to bubbling. It is possible to replace them.

I'd replace the flush valve with a flapper valve.

 

[tomsim]

Thanks whats a flapper valve?

 

[tomsim]

Is the best way just to replace the whole flush vales? are they all the same size?

 

[seco services]

No all different.
A new seal costs a few quid a new flush valve can cost anything from £10 up.
Give us a pic of yours.

 

[tomsim]

Ok I will take one can't you get universal flush valves the ones with the tube attactched to te button that will fit any cistern?

 

[seco services]

You can get the same one and just change the top part 2 min job.
or get a complete different one but then you need to change the bottom part which means stripping the cistern down.

I'd rather just change the seal.

 

[Charnwood]

Thanks whats a flapper valve?

You will need to ascertain what size outlet your current valve is. If it's a top button then it will probably be 2".

 

[tomsim]

Thanks I have got a fluh valve that looks like it will fit. However I can't get to the wing nuts to remove the cistern. It's one of them toilets that is back to wall so you can't see the waste pipe etc. Do I need to remove the whole toilet to get the cistern off?

 

[JohnD]

Give us a pic of yours.

Wot he said.