Flush lever problem

[Kaymo]

Hi all,
My wife has bought a toilet with a chrome flush lever, presuming that she could just order a gold/brass one separately. When both toilet and lever arrived separately yesterday and I tried to install I found that the toilet was a cable type with a spigot on the lever, and the lever was a traditional bar lever.

Easy fixed I thought, but I searched for hours last night and could not find a gold/brass handle with that type of spigot. The flush valve that came with the toilet is here http://www.lab-sanitary.com/en/productView-1022.htm

Anyone know where I could get a gold/brass coloured traditional handle for this type?

This is the style of handle she is looking for https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00JKK753Q/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Failing that, I then thought that it might be quicker to just change the flush valve for a traditional type, but these all appear to be 1 1/2 inch while the toilet is a 2 inch outlet, close coupled toilet.

If anyone can give me a pointer on the way forward I would appreciate.

Thanks

 

[footprints]

Cannot get the first link to work.

 

[sircerebus666]

https://www.toolstation.com/1-12-to-2-adaptor-seal/p20131

 

[Kaymo]

Hi footprints - I've edited and the link seems to work now.

Hi sircerebus666 - thanks, good idea. I just ordered some gold spray paint and I am going to try spraying the metal part of the handle. If that fails, I'll get a new flush valve and the adaptor seal.

 

[lostinthelight]

Have a look for electro plating in your area, I used to take parts to a company who would gold or chromes plate metals and plastics, had quite a few toilet and door handles done to match.

 

[footprints]

One way around might be to fit one of these (those adaptor rings from 1½" to 2" leak in my experience the rubber is too hard to seal).
https://www.fluidmaster.com/united-...dual-flush-flapper-valve-with-2-flush-outlet/
Then use your standard square drive handle with one of these to operate the chain.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VIVA-REP...OILET-FLUSH-LEVER-ARM-PP0008-LA-/272133743926
Easy to get from eBay, Amazon or any plumbing supplier.
Just check your handle will pass through the hole and operate smoothly.

 

[Kaymo]

Thanks for all the replies. Spraying the metal part with gold paint has worked a treat. Time will tell if it lasts but hopefully should be fine.

 

[sircerebus666]

Looks like a fine job