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    Hopeless toilet flush

    I wonder if anyone is able to help with advice on this. We have fitted a new toilet and 6 litre cistern .. it flushes .. but not as efficiently as it should in my view. It usually needs at least 2 flushes to even shift just toilet paper. It hasn’t been used for anything other than that. It’s a...
  2. johnnybaloney

    Toilet flush valve seals - unusual sizing

    Hello, Recently I received an unusually large water bill which led me to the discovery of leaking flush valves. I have two toilets and it turned out in both the valve seals were bubbling so I set out to replace them. For now I just flipped them over as the other side was smooth on both. The...
  3. B

    Geberit dual pneumatic flush concealed cistern

    I have a Geberit concealed cistern . This has a dual pneumatic flush, and has worked without any problems for a few years now. The short flush continues to work normally but the longer (6 litre) flush no longer flushes fully which results in solid waste not being flushed. I have checked the...
    • Brian Morgan
    • Thread
    • cistern flush
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Bathroom Advice
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    Back to Wall Toilet not flush on new build

    Hi there, The issue that I am having is I am building a new house and the plumbers are absolutely hopeless. Being an industrial plumber and spending 8 months on new houses during my apprenticeship. I have a more brighter idea than these fella's. From issues during rough-in-stage pipe being...
  5. J

    REMS Solar push or a KAMCO power flush unit HELP ME CHOOSE

    Ive looked at the tech specs and it seems that the REMS has a lower flow rate but higher pressure at 5.5 bar. the Kamco has a higher flow rate so i understand that will be best for flushing a dirty system, however its maximum pressure of flow is under 2 bar. I wish to use a mashine for...
  6. C

    Toilet flush valve and ball valve

    Hi everyone, The flush button on my toilet has stopped working. I have been quoted £95 to supply and fit a new flush valve and £75 to supply and fit a new ball valve. Please could someone kindly advise if this is a reasonable price? Thank you.
  7. J

    URGENT what is the best power flush machine and where can I buy it

    what is the best power flush machine and where can I buy it
  8. J

    Radiators top half hot & bottom half cold/warm---to do power flush?

    Hi all, I had my new boiler and 13 radiators installed in July last year, but since installed all the radiators always top half hot and bottom half cold or warm. I know that if radiators top half hot bottom half cold/warm, it indicates there's sludge in the system. But as the radiators were all...
  9. S

    Geberit Dual Flush Valve

    Hi there, our flush valve is still raising but refusing to drop back down. Been to all the plumbers merchants but none have anything that will click into the existing cradle. Its going to be far too difficult to remove the cistern and replace the cradle. Any advice pleas on where I might be...
  10. Z

    BTL Sandro rimless flush problem

    I've just had a Bathrooms tonlove sandro rimless toilet installed as part of a bathroom refurb. Unfortunately the flush doesn't reach the front of the bowl and looks like most of the flush is being channelled down the back 5 holes at the back of the pan. It's a btw toilet fed from a concealed...
  11. N

    Toilet cistern flush max capacity question

    Hello Can anyone tell me if it is possible to buy a toilet which has cistern flush capacity (not sure if I have phrased that correctly) of more than 6LTRs? We previously had a Royal Doulton toilet which was accidentally thrown away when had the bathroom changed. New toilet is one of these...
  12. B

    flush water or drink straightaway

    Hi everyone, I live on a top floor flat and would like to know when I run the kitchen cold tap should I run it for a few seconds before drinking it or will it not make a difference? Does water sit in pipes when not used and should water in a kettle be replaced if it has been sitting for more...
  13. J

    Can anyone identify this flush valve??

    Hi all, Can anyone identify this flush valve? Thanks everyone Jennie
  14. C

    Dual flush toilet leaking

    Hi, I have a dual flush toilet that's leaking water from the cistern to the bowl. I've taken the flush system out cleaned the washer of gunk, cleaned the bottom of the tank and it's still leaking-in fact it was leaking more at 1st! I rotated the unit a little and it slowed down; I can't rotate...
  15. D

    Dual flush valve for 2" flush pipe?

    Any recommendations for a push-button toilet dual flush valve, please (and must have a cable over 310mm)? Tried a Fluidmaster model but plumber says it won't fit the 2" flush pipe. Thanks.
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    Anyone know what flush valve this is please?

    Got to change this flush valve!
  17. C

    Vitra ts 823 flush problem

    Hi, new to the group and need advice with my Vitra ts823. The toilet stopped flushing and there is water constantly trickling inside it. I've removed the lid but not sure which part is knackered. I've tried pulling /pushing any bits that look like they should move but the trickle doesn't get...
  18. D

    Dual flush syphon unit to slot into cradle of Bathstore A2432 model?

    The syphon activation cable on my old Bathstore A2432 dual flush valve has broken and I don't want to have to remove the whole cistern to replace the the complete unit. Does anyone know of a replacement valve the syphon part of which I can use to slot into the existing cradle, please? I hope...
  19. M

    Improvised high level flush pipe.

    Hi all. I need to improvise a flush pipe some how. Anyone managed to do this with waste pipe at all. Basically the cistern is on the back of a 2 inch stud wall of where the toilet will go. The pipe cannot go straight down due to a washing machine needing to fit into the space below the...
  20. A

    Cistern leaking water to seat area when I flush

    Hi Guys, I have a toilet where when you flush, the water from the cistern leaks out from a section of the cistern at the bottom where the seat area begins at the top just before the bowl. Was wondering how this could be happening or how it could be fixed?
    • AndyB97
    • Thread
    • cistern flush leaking water
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: UK Plumbers Forums

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