Whether you're replacing your inlet valve or servicing your inlet diaphragm washer, the first crucial step is to isolate the water supply to your cistern. There are a number of ways to isolate the water supply and there are numerous...
In the UK there are four common thread diameters for flush valves, lever flush syphons, and inlet float valves; so it can be a little confusing choosing the correct size for your toilet cistern. The best way to know the diameter of...
This guide has been sourced directly from Derwent Macdee / Wirquin and is only applicable to the Macdee Metro lever flush toilet syphon. A diagram and some images which illustrate each part are available below. Low Level Cisterns Assembling the...
This maintenance guide has been sourced directly from Ideal Standard. A diagram which illustrates the parts of an Ideal Standard inlet valve is available below. Please note the illustration may not be relevant to your particular model. 1. Turn off water. 2. Turn...
Concealed cisterns are a great alternative to traditional close coupled, low level and high level cisterns. They offer a clean, modern and minimalist look and are often similarly priced to standard close coupled toilets. Concealed cisterns also offer the benefit...
This guide has been sourced directly from Siamp. A diagram which illustrates each part is available below. 1. Installation Position the mechanism in the cistern and secure it in place with the nut (g) Manually screw the flush valve nut (g) until...
This guide has been sourced directly from Derwent Macdee / Wirquin and is only applicable to Macdee Kayla DVA0100, AFV50100, AFV50200, AFV40100 and AFV40200 models. Please ensure these instructions are followed carefully – if you are unsure about any aspect...
This maintenance guide has been sourced directly from Ideal Standard. A diagram which illustrates the maintenance procedures is available below. The cistern outlet valve should be checked and the seal cleaned periodically. 1. Turn off the water supply to the cistern...
It's a very common and very frustrating issue when it takes multiple turns of a cistern lever to flush a toilet, and without intervention it's only going to get progressively worse over time. This is almost always indicative of diaphragm washer...
