Toilet handle - plastic part inside

L1011 · 09-03-2013 10:23PM #1

The plastic part that connects the toilet handle to the siphon (pulls up a hook on the top of it when the handle is put down) has snapped open around where the square rod from the handle connects to it.

Are these universal or am I looking at having to replace the handle as well? Haven't found them for sale separately in the main DIY stores which isn't a good sign but obviously doesn't guarantee they're not. Would prefer not to have to replace the handle just for the hassle of getting it secured.

Won't get to my local plumbing supplies place for a week and its rather annoying having to lift the lid to flush so if anyone knows where to get one (if its even possible to on its own) that's open after 5pm any week night that'd be great.

finnharpsboy · 09-03-2013 10:27PM

if its something like this yes they can be bought on there own

http://www.homebase.co.uk/wcsstore/homebase/images//369320HBO111111M.jpg

L1011 · 09-03-2013 10:49PM

Yeah, its effectively the same as that. Searched B&Q and Woodies in Naas today, will try the proper sized ones in Lucan/Clondalkin tomorrow.

finnharpsboy · 09-03-2013 10:51PM

any half decent builders providers should have one off the shelf, maybe cheaper than those rip off merchants

Joey the lips · 10-03-2013 08:52AM

They are nearlt universal. There is 2 different types. One of them has a square and the other is a square but in a diamond position in other words a square on its corner if that makes sense.

They are fairly cheap so dont worry if you get it wrong. Also sometimes they need to be cut as they are too long. Just make sure not to cut them on the handle side

Toilet handle - plastic part inside

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