fitting fluidmaster cable flush valve to a low level cistern

googledtodeath · 14 Mar 2015

Hi,

Can I fit a fluidmaster cable flush valve to a low level cistern to replace a normal siphon valve?

If so, would any cable flush operated flush valve fit on a low level cistern or does it have to a an adapter with it?

Thanks.
Nigel T

muggles · 14 Mar 2015

Theoretically yes, but you'll need to buy a nut and sealing ring separately

dreadnoughtheating · 14 Mar 2015

The fluidmaster is my first choice when replacing. While you are at it, if yours has a bottom-feed inlet valve, get the whole kit in one box, as it includes all the washers, pull down bolts etc that you will otherwise likely need to buy separately.

The push button type has adaptors to fit through most holes where the lever type handle sits, or, you can buy the kit with a lever type handle if you prefer.

I do not work for them, just fit a lot of their stuff......

DH

Almost forgot, get a spare 'hep20' type tap connector washer (EDPM?), to re-seal the cold water inlet pipe to the inlet valve (whichever type you have), hand tight plus a quarter turn with a psaaner is plenty, as long as you clean up all surfaces with wire-wool first.

Madrab · 14 Mar 2015

Yup, you can buy a lever version of the FM dual flush valve which should fit fine

http://www.screwfix.com/p/fluidmaster-lever-dual-flush-valve/57025

googledtodeath · 15 Mar 2015

dreadnoughtheating said:
The fluidmaster is my first choice when replacing. While you are at it, if yours has a bottom-feed inlet valve, get the whole kit in one box, as it includes all the washers, pull down bolts etc that you will otherwise likely need to buy separately.

The push button type has adaptors to fit through most holes where the lever type handle sits, or, you can buy the kit with a lever type handle if you prefer.

I do not work for them, just fit a lot of their stuff......

DH

Almost forgot, get a spare 'hep20' type tap connector washer (EDPM?), to re-seal the cold water inlet pipe to the inlet valve (whichever type you have), hand tight plus a quarter turn with a psaaner is plenty, as long as you clean up all surfaces with wire-wool first.

Thanks. The hep20 washer tip is a great one. I will try it. I've always added a flexible tap connector with an isolator to each inlet valve that I change. I have come across so much cross threading and ptfe taps fixes.

Thanks again.

googledtodeath · 15 Mar 2015

Madrab said:
Yup, you can buy a lever version of the FM dual flush valve which should fit fine

http://www.screwfix.com/p/fluidmaster-lever-dual-flush-valve/57025

I have issues with the lever version as the half flush sometime is restricted by the overhand of the cistern lid. So I have to fit it in a 45 degree position. Any tips?

I prefer the lever flush as it does not put too much pressure on flimsy cisterns.

Thanks the for link.

googledtodeath · 15 Mar 2015

muggles said:
Theoretically yes, but you'll need to buy a nut and sealing ring separately

Just what I wanted to know. Thank you.

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