Could anybody give me an idea of the cost of a plumber to do this.
Many thanks
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Replacing toilet syphon ?
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Posted 16 hours ago #
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I did out myself a few months back.
Went by YouTube videos.
If I can do it anyone can.
Posted 16 hours ago # -
It's a piece of piss.
Plenty of online tutorials.
Did one a while back, took maybe ten minutes.Posted 16 hours ago # -
Top tip - go to a plumbers merchants and buy a really good one.
Saves you fitting one from a DIY shed and then having to replace it 6 months later when it too fails.
False economy and all that.Posted 16 hours ago # -
Straight forward. I replaced the lot converting the flush handle to a 'light' touch type, so you can flush with one finger. Simple job.
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Which are the quality ones to look out for?
Posted 16 hours ago # -
Which are the quality ones to look out for?
When I replaced the flush valve on my throne a couple of years ago, the good folks of STW recommended Fluidmaster. It's loads better than the one it replaced, dead quiet and fills in seconds.
So assuming the same wisdom to hold true in the heady world of syphons, maybe this?
https://www.screwfix.com/p/fluidmaster-universal-dual-flush-siphon-179mm/3224pPosted 15 hours ago # -
Fluidmaster*, wirquin, dudley.
* i work for fluidmaster.
Posted 15 hours ago # -
Yes fit a decent one it will last years. The diy sheds can last 1 week..and then blame you for incorrect fitting. False economy, good plumbers merchants only stock decent stuff that does not get returned.
Posted 15 hours ago # -
Blimey changing a syphon in a close coupled cistern in 10 minutes is impressive, not sure I've ever done one in that time.
Second the Fluidmaster option if you are changing to a flush valve, if keeping a syphon go for a Dudley Turbo adjustable.
Posted 13 hours ago # -
I'm another learned how on YouTube advocate and if you take it steady, aren't hamfisted (or trying to do it in less than ten minutes) you should be ok
I was actually quite disappointed in some ways how easy it was once i'd finished but was very ginger tightening some of the fixings.
James
Posted 13 hours ago # -
Slight hijack...
Anyone recognise this and can recommend a replacement part please? It's a pull up knob (oooeeerr) flush. Looks a bit shit but it's always been like that courtesy of pre Brexit French plumbing
[edit] Sorry, can't get the ferkin pic to embed
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Bear - Member
Blimey changing a syphon in a close coupled cistern in 10 minutes is impressive, not sure I've ever done one in that time.Thanks.
But you know, ten minutes in the figurative sense
Posted 2 hours ago # -
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This is Boblo's set up for the plumbing massivePosted 2 hours ago # -
Yes DIY job, changed one of ours a few weeks ago with one of these Fluidmasters for £12:
https://www.screwfix.com/p/fluidmaster-push-button-cable-dual-flush-valve/51173
Works much better and doesn't leak and continuously try and fill itself as it did before.
Not 10 mins, more like 30 mins as bog is close coupled and had to take apart for the new doughnut and screw in bit.Posted 1 hour ago # -
Ooo thanks Sandwich. What was the magic that you weaved? Teach a man to fish etc...
Posted 1 hour ago # -
Second the Fluidmaster option if you are changing to a flush valve, if keeping a syphon go for a Dudley Turbo adjustable.
The Fluidmaster Ultra Syphon will beat the DudleyTurbo, Its more compact, more adjustable and will fit almost any system.
*see caveat above
Posted 1 hour ago # -
Oooo a toilet syphon pi$$ING competition
Posted 1 hour ago # -
Oooo a toilet syphon pi$$ING competition
Bring it!
Posted 1 hour ago # -
The Fluidmaster Ultra Syphon will beat the DudleyTurbo, Its more compact, more adjustable and will fit almost any system.
*see caveat above
Toilet spam! A new low
It does look very sexy though. There's nothing wrong with our existing fittings, but I'm tempted... Liking the naming conventions, it's bit like buying a caravan called a Marauder.
The Dudley Turbo sounds kind of old skool. Like a Bentley or something, the whole Ultra Syphon thing is a little bit more of a high tec vibe, Ausflüsche dürch Technik sort of thing. The go-faster - flush-faster - green stripe is a nice touch. I'm thinking a glass cistern with carbon fibre lid so folk can admire the inner workings.
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I'm thinking a glass cistern with carbon fibre lid so folk can admire the inner workings.
Good idea, i`ll run it past the guys in product development
Posted 56 minutes ago # -
Fluidmaster here too. I managed it easily enough and I'm pretty cack-handed at DIY.
I went for one of the packs containing a dual flush valve and bottom-entry fill valve.
Big step up from the old ballcock system. Now much easier for kids to flush and the fill-valve is much faster and quieter.
If you like a ballcock, you'll love bottom-entry.
Posted 41 minutes ago # -
I'm thinking a glass cistern with carbon fibre lid so folk can admire the inner workings.
Good idea, i`ll run it past the guys in product development
Goldfish,don't forget to mention goldfish Posted 31 minutes ago # -
If you like a ballcock, you'll love bottom-entry.
*sniggers*Posted 28 minutes ago # -
Good idea, i`ll run it past the guys in product development
+1 for the
goldfishpiranhas...Posted 27 minutes ago # -
Posted 25 minutes ago #
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While you are at it, how about an elegant free-standing Wash Tower bidet:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQr-Tc-Ps_8 Posted 7 minutes ago # -
Or,Kickstart your mornings with a Wash Tower Bidet
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