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Toilet Flush... Need More Power!!!

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  • 09-09-2004 2:27pm
    #1
    Third_Echelon
    Registered Users Posts: 4,889 ✭✭✭


    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...


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    PH01
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,120 ✭✭✭PH01


    Sounds like it's ######!
    You need to get yourself a replacement for your siphon.
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    Third_Echelon
    Registered Users Posts: 4,889 ✭✭✭Third_Echelon


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


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    PH01
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,120 ✭✭✭PH01


    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


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    Third_Echelon
    Registered Users Posts: 4,889 ✭✭✭Third_Echelon


    thanks for that...


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    Victor
    Registered Users Posts: 78,352 ✭✭✭✭Victor


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


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    Lex Luthor
    Registered Users Posts: 11,220 ✭✭✭✭Lex Luthor


    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.


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    RicardoSmith
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,264 ✭✭✭RicardoSmith


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


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