Fluidmaster wc flush system

[Jim]

Has any one taken a view on whether these flush valves are really any better than the old syphon type. I dont want to spend £20 on it if the £4 is as good
Jim

 

[oilman]

I've looked at these, as I thought what a great idea to have a push button with no perishable diaphram. So I looked around the web to see if there were any problems.

I'll stick to the old type. I might have to use a lever, but the unreliability of the flapper types, ie leakage rates and the expense of frequent (relatively) replacement, put me off.

They can leak at a very low rate, but leak they do, and the cumulative effect on water wastage is significant. The conventional types have the wonderful benefit that if they break, they don't leak, you just have to pour a bucket of water down the pan.

 

[Jim]

Thanks for your reply. I must say I was surprised at the range of spares/replacement bits on the shelves that made me wonder how durable the whole flapper system is.
Jim

 

[jofly24]

Are you guys talking about the new approved flapper valve that is in screwfix for 12.99. I was thinking of trying one of these but I don't know now.

 

[cozzmic]

I've got one in my own cistern for 4 years because the wee lass couldn't flush the syphon. Also fitted in customers houses no probs except that the metal plate for the button interfered with the cistern lid on one wc only. Contacted the manufacturer and they sent an American type short handle, worked a treat.

 

[cozzmic]

I've got one in my own cistern for 4 years because the wee lass couldn't flush the syphon. Also fitted in customers houses no probs except that the metal plate for the button interfered with the cistern lid on one wc only. Contacted the manufacturer and they sent an American type short handle, worked a treat.