How can I repair the flushing mechanism on my toilet?
I think the flushing mechanism on my toilet is worn out. When I push the handle to flush the toilet, the handle moves too easily. (It is exactly like when you try to flush a toilet too soon after the previous flush.)
The toilet does fill with water properly. The mechanism inside the cistern seems to be okay. Are there washers or other wear and tear parts that need to be replaced?
Take the cistern off the toilet and undo the big nut on the bottom to release the syphon mechanism. This will probably mean disconnecting both the water in and overflow pipes. The syphon has a worn out diaphragm which takes about a minute to change once you have the mechanism off. Either buy a new one (£1.50 @ B&Q) or cut one out of some plastic. Easy job.
Peter
November 2005
There cheap enough at B&Q less then a tenner.
Mr Kipper
September 2005
The syphon has gone , this is the main unit in the toilet which has a big nut on the bottom of the cistern to get it off.
Steve
August 2005
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How can I repair the flushing mechanism on my toilet?
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