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That valve from Screwfix in OP is a very standard Chem valve.
It will do the job on mains or gravity supplies providing you swap the nozzle inside it for the low pressure nozzle supplied if gravity fed. But, as said sometimes height can be an issue.
If the toilet is mains fed you are better with a Fluidmaster Pro (or similar) with brass shank. It has the red top on it & is supplied with a rubber flow restrictor for high pressure applications. Much better & quieter than ordinary valves.
Beware that the Screwfix version with a brass shank that comes in a plastic bag, is not the same exact model & it doesn't come with restrictor & will be noisier! Naturally most people want no noise.
You really need to stock a cheap valve & a Fluidmaster type so that you can do most jobs where you need to replace. I like the fact that a lot of valves like Fluidmaster & Wirquin are fully height adjustable.
It will do the job on mains or gravity supplies providing you swap the nozzle inside it for the low pressure nozzle supplied if gravity fed. But, as said sometimes height can be an issue.
If the toilet is mains fed you are better with a Fluidmaster Pro (or similar) with brass shank. It has the red top on it & is supplied with a rubber flow restrictor for high pressure applications. Much better & quieter than ordinary valves.
Beware that the Screwfix version with a brass shank that comes in a plastic bag, is not the same exact model & it doesn't come with restrictor & will be noisier! Naturally most people want no noise.
You really need to stock a cheap valve & a Fluidmaster type so that you can do most jobs where you need to replace. I like the fact that a lot of valves like Fluidmaster & Wirquin are fully height adjustable.
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