Siamp Skipper Flush Valve

[Alfie25]

I'm looking to fit a siamp skipper Flush valve but am wondering how the small float works that's attached to the side of the unit. Doesn't help that all the instructions provided are in French/German and Siamps UK website just has the basics, not the detailed instructions.

It says to install the float so as it's 2cm under water level, however my water level is set quite high to give a good flush so even with the float at its highest setting it is a lot more than 2cm under water level.

I believe the small float is to regulate the short flush of the flush valve but how does it work? Surely it's the fill valve that dictates things, not the flush valve.

 

[mikeyd]

As I understand it:
For a small flush, the cistern will empty until the water level gets below the small float, for a long flush the cistern empties.
So if your float is more than 2cm under full water level, it just means your short flush will be more of a medium flush.

The fill valve doesn't know if it's a short/full flush, it just fills it back up to the top.

 

[mogget]

I'm looking to fit a siamp skipper Flush valve

You'll probably regret it. If you have to go with siamp because you already have the bayonet base, the optima would be a better bet.