Cistern Trouble

[securespark]

I have a cistern with a lever which is really awkward for my kids to push - so much so they've given up. Even the adults struggle.

The problem (as I see it) is that the fulcrum is in the wrong place...

I want to replace the innards with something that is pneumatic. I have seen these in the past, but cannot find them now - are they still around?

Alternatively, can you suggest another solution?

 

[Bamber gaspipe]

You can get a toilet with a push button flush on top, but it would mean changing your toilet...

 

[securespark]

Yeah, trying to avoid changing the whole kit & kaboodle. Bamber, are you really in the US?

Do they have pneumatic kits in the States?

 

[Bamber gaspipe]

Yes...I am..although I have stated earlier that I am not....your toilets are about 100 years behind the rest of the world, believe it or not, not many people `flush` these days.... they press...

 

[securespark]

That's what I need: a system to replace this "flush" with a "press" - know of anything?

 

[Spark123]

http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?cId=100996&ts=59010&id=43148
or this one may be more adaptable;
http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?cId=100996&ts=59074&id=36240

 

[kevplumb]

Yes...I am..although I have stated earlier that I am not.

ohh you fibber

 

[JohnD]

I think you are going to have to take the cistern off to replace that syphon, and it will not take a different kind of handle.

A flapper valve is not successful with the handle at the end (I've tried it)

You can get a new cistern with push button and internal fittings for about £35.

Or you could get a different kind of thing to replace the syphon, I will see if I can find a pic. (yes, here it is - £10 at Screwyou

I have got one of those "T" handles on one of my cisterns, I will climb upstairs and have a look inside it in a minute.

Looked - mine is "Spring Bathrooms" brand. the syphon is different, it is more to the side so the pull-up is closer to the lever. the lever is directly over the pull-up. The lever is 90mm long from the pivot to the wire link. The link is 100mm long and vertical. Mine works fine.

 

[securespark]

Thanks for everything so far, guys. I'm looking into SF's kit.

 

[Nige F]

You can look @ screw-U-like but there`s no round hole in the cistern for the button..............My name Is Nige and I live in the Ashdown Forest...near Eeeyores soggy patch I`d get the local blacksmith to wrought me a longer lever.......give me a lever long enough and I will move the world .........Gallileo

 

[JohnD]

"...and somewhere to stand."