Flush valve buttons

[stufai]

Our old Impulse cascade flush valve broke so I've tried to replace it today. However, the Impulse valve is no longer manufactured. The problem I have is that it is an oblong/rectangular button and all new flush valves are designed for round buttons.

Is it possible to get an adaptor, or is there any other way around this other than having to get a new cistern lid with a round hole?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Phil]

IMPULSE IMPERIAL CLARENCE CASCADE FLUSH VALVE 15 SEGMENTS SYPHON | eBay

Is this your flush valve? Don't like the price though. mg_smile:

 

[stufai]

Is this your flush valve? Don't like the price though. mg_smile:

Yes it is. I should have mentioned that I'd seen that, but like you am not best pleased at the price. Wondering whether a 2nd hand cistern lid and a new 'conventional' flush valve would be better.

 

[Phil]

Can't see you having much luck getting a random 2nd hand cistern lid to fit properly.

Is this a white suite?

 

[stufai]

Is this a white suite?

Yes it is.

Can't see you having much luck getting a random 2nd hand cistern lid to fit properly.

Hmmm...I wasn't sure how 'standard' they came. If it's going to be a struggle then it looks like I'll probably have to buy the one above.

 

[Aquazone]

I've said it before, if you are having trouble finding WC / tap spares try Lunns. I use them as they are local to me, are very knowledgeable, and can usually get anything.

They are expensive though, and can take a couple days to get stuff in, but I've learnt the hard way, that if Plumbase / PTS / Plumbcenter don't know what your talking about, just go to Lunns as it saves time and money in the long run.

Impusle Yellow Pivot Arm Grey Base Flush Valve Replacement Elongated

Your flush valve is 46 quid, by the time you have sourced a lid, bought new flush valve and fitted, you will be thinking...... Should've bought the same valve!!

 

[stufai]

I've said it before, if you are having trouble finding WC / tap spares try Lunns. I use them as they are local to me, are very knowledgeable, and can usually get anything.

They are expensive though, and can take a couple days to get stuff in, but I've learnt the hard way, that if Plumbase / PTS / Plumbcenter don't know what your talking about, just go to Lunns as it saves time and money in the long run.

Your flush valve is 46 quid, by the time you have sourced a lid, bought new flush valve and fitted, you will be thinking...... Should've bought the same valve!!

Excellent - thanks for the help. I'll give them a call in the morning and see how quick I can get the new valve.

 

[JeffD]

Why don't you just go to plumbfix and buy a new toilet £60 done



ajdgas.com

 

[Phil]

Why don't you just go to plumbfix and buy a new toilet £60 done



ajdgas.com

A new toilet is sometimes the answer yes but surely a new part would save all the hasstle and expense of a new toilet and pan connector aswell as dealing with the change in footprint position eg carpet?

 

[JeffD]

Have you tried cistern spares on google they are quite good, you have 2 choices

 

[Plum Bob 66]

Check out fluidmaster m, I think they do a drop valve which has a rectangular push button.

 

[JeffD]

Fluid master are very reliable to

 

[looproblems]

I have the very same problem. My toilet was constantly filling with water. A plumber that I knew through work came in and basically said I needed a new flush valve. I myself had already renewed the ball valve with a fluid master. Anyway the guy fitted a completely different flush valve which had a round push button. Marvellous, I have a gap either side of the button, not great! I still have the retangular push button although it has a lot of limescale on it as I live in a hard water area. If I can clean that up it would save me about 20 quid. I still need to get a new flush valve. I have emailed Lunns and another company which I found on the internet. I'm hoping they will be able to supply the new flush valve although I agree the cost seems ridiculous. Do you think the fluid master one would fit? I am a woman on a mission and I am determined to get this sorted! Any help would be appreciated

 

[lame plumber]

a valve only costs 15 to 20 notes so not really an issue to bother with using old bits.

 

[PlumbBobBob]

have a look here they may be able to help