Toilet Flush... Need More Power!!!

Third_Echelon · 09-09-2004 1:27pm #1

Im finding that our toilet flush doesn't have enought power to do its job with just one flush. 2 flushes are usually required.

The flush doesn't really have a lot of force/power.

Is there any way of getting more flush power? Anything that could be adjusted?

Thanks...

PH01 · 09-09-2004 1:51pm

Sounds like it's ######!
You need to get yourself a replacement for your siphon.

Third_Echelon · 09-09-2004 1:53pm

thanks for that... ill check that out to see if it sorts the problem...

PH01 · 09-09-2004 1:56pm

If you need to crank the flush lever more than once, the plastic flap-valve inside the siphon unit should be replaced.

Step 1: Shut off the water supply and flush the toilet to empty the cistern.

Step 2: Disconnect the metal link that connects the lever to the flushing mechanism.

Step 3: Unscrew the connector that holds the flush pipe to the base of the cistern, and move the pipe to one side.

Step 4: Just above the connector is a nut that clamps the siphon to the cistern. Unscrew this retaining nut, and lift the siphon unit out of the cistern.

Step 5: You will find the flap valve resting on a perforated plate inside the siphon unit. Replace the flap valve and reconnect the siphon and the flush pipe. Reattach the flush lever.

A three-part siphon unit can be serviced without removing the flush pipe - dismantle this type of unit from inside the cistern.

Step 6: The metal link that connects the flushing lever to the flushing mechanism may break due to wear. Tie the lever to the mechanism with wire until you can buy a replacement.

from here

Third_Echelon · 09-09-2004 2:03pm

thanks for that...

Victor · 11-09-2004 8:27pm

Consider getting a new low-flush toilet, uses less water. Or raising the cistern.

Lex Luthor · 13-09-2004 8:52am

I always thought this was only an issue with downstairs toilets. My sister has this problem in her bungalow and I have similar issue with my downstairs loo. I have no problems with te upstairs one so I always put it down to that.

RicardoSmith · 22-09-2004 10:48pm

We have that problem with our onsuite. Despite lots of fiddling with the flap-valve it still has the problem.

Toilet Flush... Need More Power!!!

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