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Replace flushing mechanism in 'standard' cistern?

  • 10-12-2014 5:51pm
    #1
    Alun
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,499 ✭✭✭✭


    I have two standard toilet cisterns, i.e. the 'old-fashioned' type with a handle, not a push button, and I was wondering if it is possible to retro-fit these with a system where you can have two different sized flushes? I can upload a photo of the current mechanism if required.


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  • #2
    scudo2
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,008 ✭✭✭scudo2


    Most standard syphons now have the dual flush option. Small removable plug on the side of them.

    Not as good as the two button type.


  • #3
    Alun
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,499 ✭✭✭✭Alun


    scudo2 wrote: »
    Most standard syphons now have the dual flush option. Small removable plug on the side of them.
    How do they work? Push and release for a short flush, hold down for a full one? Can I just go to any plumbing supplies place and ask for a standard dual-flush one and it'll fit any cistern?

    Could it be the one I have already would have that? It was put in in 1995 or thereabouts IIRC.
    Not as good as the two button type.
    Why's that?

    Would it be possible to fit a button type into the hole where the existing handle goes? I'm not sure how handy it'd be pushing the button horizontally as opposed to vertically though.


  • #4
    scudo2
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,008 ✭✭✭scudo2


    Alun wrote: »
    How do they work? Push and release for a short flush, hold down for a full one? Can I just go to any plumbing supplies place and ask for a standard dual-flush one and it'll fit any cistern?

    YES


  • #5
    The lips
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 491 ✭✭The lips


    I retrofitted a button type, the button sits out about one inch out of the face of the cistern. Take a look at that before you buy to be sure you're happy. Got it in Chadwicks, about €30 I think.

    www.fluidmasteruk.com


  • #6
    braddun
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,221 ✭✭✭braddun


    better to buy new


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  • #7
    sky6
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,444 ✭✭✭sky6


    Make sure to ask for a quick fill flush pipe. Some of them are awful slow.


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