Toilet probelms

[D4N1EL]

Hi,
The flush handle on my toilet is floppy, some times it will flush, some times it wont. The mechanism inside looks fine. Do i have to buy a whole new toilet system or can i buy the inners and change it?

Sorry if it sounds a stupid question, but im not a plumber.

Thanks

 

[bolshy]

Probably needs a new plastic arm on the flush lever. Internals can be changed when necessary, you don't need a new toilet cistern.

 

[D4N1EL]

The plastic arm thats attached to the flusher handle? are these a standard size and can they be bought, or do i have to buy the whole lot of the inside?

thanks

 

[Breesey]

Yes, you can get them.

 

[Charnwood]

A link-arm failure is as rare as rocking horse doo-doo.

Check the following first:

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It's possible that the fault lies with the diaphragm washer.

 

[bolshy]

The plastic arm failure is not rare on old toilets...I've changed a few..

 

[D4N1EL]

The plastic arm is fine, also done the checks shown in the pics above, what do i check next?

Thanks

 

[bolshy]

You need a new siphon.

 

[onecog]

You need a new siphon.

More likely a piece of thick polythene and a pair of scissors.
Charnwood is most likely right.

 

[bolshy]

He is. But why bother? New siphons are about 6 quid. OP still has to remove the cistern either way.

 

[sooey]

Not always, some syphons split for maintenance.

 

[Charnwood]

OP still has to remove the cistern either way.

Unless it's a low level suite.

 

[bolshy]

Very true.

 

[D4N1EL]

its a toilet with the system on the back of it, is it a big job for a novice?

 

[bolshy]

It's not a difficult or big job, but you could cause more damage than the money you've saved by DIY, if you don't have a clue about these things. You may also have problems with leaks after removing the cistern, if you don't do a good job of re-fitting it. If you are unsure, don't attempt it. I'm not going to run through it step by step, it's your call if you decide you're up to the job.