Ideal Standard Dual flush cistern

[WeeChris]

My toilet is an ideal standard dual flush, the problem is when we flush the water filling the Custer takes about 4 times as long as normal.

Toilet & cistern fitted 3 years ago and all been fine.

I have new buttons for flush coming as they are cracked. They are not sticking down, they return to normal position.

Any advice what it could be?

 

[hammers4spanner]

blockage

 

[plumber0808]

Bit of crud stuck in it?

 

[tom609]

if it takes a long time to fill its the float valve washer i would just put another float valve in

 

[WeeChris]

Blockage or crud stuck in button bit or inside.

The float valve is that something a non-plumber could do easily?

 

[tom609]

what exactly is the prob does it take a long time to fill??

 

[WeeChris]

Takes ages and makes a racket

 

[neily01]

Like tom609 said needs new diaphragm washer

 

[WeeChris]

Will I be able to get one in B&Q?

 

[tom609]

maybe but doubt it get a torbeck they will do them there if you feel confident go for it but make sure you put anew tap connector washer on as well use a sponge or something to soak all tje water up from the cistern first, do i need to say turn off the water first though lol

 

[gassafe]

Torbeck = nasty

get a Fluidmaster!

 

[tom609]

ha ha you got shares in fluid master though i agree with you having a few glasses and couldnt think senior moment lol

 

[WeeChris]

Thanks for advice guys.

Looked on Ideal Standard site so I could see what I need and they dont list a float valve, they just have inlet or outlet valve

Inlet valve here

www.fastpart-spares.co.uk/product.asp?ID=UV04567

Outlet valve here

www.fastpart-spares.co.uk/product.asp?ID=UV04667

Which one is the one you say need replaced, I'm taking a guess at the inlet?

 

[PlumbBobBob]

yes you're correct it is the inlet valve you need

 

[WeeChris]

OK, thanks

Bugger I ordered wrong one on saturday.

Thats what I get for doing it after a few drinks.

New order going in now

 

[wiggers]

Fluidmaster pro49B brass shank don't forget to put a new halve inch fibre washer
To tap connector or it will leak!