Advice fitting new toilet flush...

[Sleebagz]

Hi,

The flush on our bathroom toilet has started to take an age to refil the cistern - I think a washer has gone.

I remember replacing the washer about 2 years ago and from what I remember it took me days to find the right washer at plumb centre and cost me £9 just for the washer! So I'd like to replace the full flush and fill equipment for a newer dual flush if possible.

I've attached some pictures of the old kit. Anybody got any advice on which flush kit will work in this type of toilet? Does anybody know what type of flush is in the toilet at the minute? I can't find a similar one online.

Are new ones relatively easy to fit for a DIY beginner who's willing to have a go?

Im off out fell walking now so will see any replies and respond later today.

Any advice greatly appreciated.

 

[FiremanT]

PROCP002:
https://www.cityplumbing.co.uk/Fluidmaster-PROCP002-Universal-Cistern-Fittings-Pack/p/227885

Plumb Center are about £30+VAT, but are probably cheaper online. Whatever you get go for a BRASS shank on the inlet. Plastic ones can be a disaster.

 

[muggles]

PROCP002:
https://www.cityplumbing.co.uk/Fluidmaster-PROCP002-Universal-Cistern-Fittings-Pack/p/227885

Plumb Center are about £30+VAT, but are probably cheaper online. Whatever you get go for a BRASS shank on the inlet. Plastic ones can be a disaster.

+1
Brilliant kit

 

[Sleebagz]

Hi, many thanks for your reply. Do you happen to know the name of the existing flush kit that's in the toilet at the minute? I was hoping to buy another cheap washer, fit that for now and then fit the kit when I have a day off through the week.

I tried to find a washer last time it broke but nowhere sold them.

 

[just pumps]

Day off! If all goes well it is a 15 minute job. http://www.toiletspares.co.uk/storm-33a-flush-valve.html

Could be this one above if it is then this is worth a go at that price.
http://www.toiletspares.co.uk/siamp-skipper-or-storm-seal.html

Isolate the water, grip the valve low down and twist it until the 2 lugs disengage to remove. Find the lugs first to know which way to twist the valve.
and clean the face the seal mates with.

 

[just pumps]

As for the Fluidmaster`s as mentioned above, since having 2 fail to close properly on low pressure system`s I use these.

https://www.toolstation.com/shop/Pl...35/Macdee+Telescopic+Bottom+Fill+Valve/p35567

 

[JohnD]

The flush on our bathroom toilet has started to take an age to refil the cistern

you say "flush" but the filling is controlled by the fill valve, which is different.

 

[just pumps]

Doesn`t really matter John, he wants to replace both.