Problem with Concealed Cistern

englishdesi

Hi All,

would be grateful if you could help me. I have had a bathroom newly fitted with a concealed cistern, fitted in a wooden cabinent, sometimes I am able to press the flush button and it flushes no problem, however on the odd occasion, it doesnt flush at all and I have to unscrew it and twist it round and then it works.

Any advice on what could be wrong and how to resolve it, would be appreciated.

Regards
Englishdesi

ariba10

Get the people that fitted it back to put it right.

Red_Cat

Was the bathroom was done recently? if so then definitely get put right what should be working fine.

To answer your question, it could be a faulty syphon or syphon valve.

Regards

Red Cat

englishdesi

Thanks for that, the Plumber came back and replaced the valve citing he had a few dodgy ones, but now he has gone on holiday till the new year and the problem has returned.............My concern is, I am having my mates round for a housewarming, plenty of alcohol and having to fiddle with the toilet, doesnt make pleasnt company.........

ormus

it seems to be a big problem with push buttons. ive heard of lots of cases just the same as yours.
think the push button, plastic fitting inside is just cheap chinese junk.
the general quality seems like rubbish.

ozskin

like most things cheap ones are cr*p and good ones are great. i am called in to fix when others cant as when they go wrong can be a bit fiddly, advise on make and will give advice

englishdesi

UPDATE:

As you all are aware; I have a push button flush toilet with the cistern concealed in a cabinet. Recently when I push the Flush button, the button gets stuck and I have to unscrew the panel to push it out again.

I had the plumber's son over today (main plumber on holiday) and he said 'the part which pushes the air through the air tube is knackered' and it will be about month before he can get another replacement part in'. I asked him how am I supposed to flush the toilet in the interim, he told me to blow into the air tube (I am serious).

Is there anywhere, where I can buy the replacement part myself ( I don't have a name, but I can take a photo and e-mail it to anyone who can help me name it). Also, if I cant get a replacement part in the near future, is there a temporary fix......is there anything else I can do to stimulate air going through the air pipe to ensure the toilet flushes ?
Please Help

Canucklehead

Hi

Is it any thing like this? http://www.bes.co.uk/

Type in pneu-compact into the search bar Click on the link. Scroll down to Derwent Macdee.
Then on to Torbeck.

Sorry it's a bit convoluted getting there!

Corgi Guy.