Pneumatic flushing

[securespark]

I have done search for this, but guess my situation is quite unique, cos I can't find anything useful.

I have an existing close-coupled cistern & pan. The flushing handle is a dreadful design where the pivot is offset - the shorter part of the lever being on the outside.

This means it is really difficult to flush, and is getting harder.

Can I convert the cistern to use a pneumatic flushing device?(provided I can make a succesful hole in the cistern lid for the activation button!)

Or is this question unanswerable? As you may guess I am no plumber!!

If it makes any difference, the mains in and overflow come in at the bottom.

 

[doitall]

depends on the model and type, but you could possibly get a new cistern to fit.

 

[securespark]

Cheers DIA. It is a Twyfords.

Do these help?!

 

[kevplumb]

take it off the wall and put it on the floor might help the flush

 

[doitall]

I think the Elite or Entice will fit but ask Twyfords

[email protected]

phone 08708400437

 

[Slugbabydotcom]

For 99 pence or something I would try a new diaphragm in the syphon first.

 

[securespark]

Thanks everyone. I have e-mailed Twyfords and they will send me a replacement lever that presumably will give better leverage.