Exotic Syphon

[wateece]

Hi Chaps

I am trying to identify the syphon below and had no joy on the net. There are no obvious signs on the syphon or the cistern. I was hoping to get just a new diaphragm but have no hope unless I can work out what this is. I am aware that you could probably just get a universal to do the job, but would like to try a repair rather than a replace as I am skint.

Cheers

Will

 

[secret squirrel]

I never try and repair them, I always replace them with a fluid master, best option in the long run

 

[wateece]

Thanks for that, how is the blue ring fitted to the bottom of the cistern with the above syphon. I have a habit of not knowing my strength and snapping things when made of plastic (sometimes metal), does it just push in or screw in from the top???

 

[stevetheplumber]

big nut under the cysten if its close coupled youll have to unbolt the cisten from the pan

 

[secret squirrel]

There are two bolts going through the cistern to the pan, remove the nuts disconnect the inlet valve, remove cistern there is a nut underneath undo this pull it out and re assemble

 

[secret squirrel]

you'llneed a new donut washer as well, this sits between the cistern and the pan

 

[WHPES]

Replace it, they're not that expensive and if you do manage to find a diaphragm, chances are it will be about 1/2 the cost of a complete new unit.

 

[wateece]

That's what I was hoping you wouldn't say :toilet: hence why I would love to know the make and just get a diaphragm. This is just one of an ever growing list of jobs and I was hoping for a quickie

 

[chris watkins]

Galassia Spares, original and new style valves, buttons and seals etc.

This one looks like yours ?

 

[wateece]

Cheers guys!!! Just changed the TCO on the shower, the soil pipe on the other toliet, the valves in the kitchen taps, the fence .....................

Been one of those months, thanks for the heads up!!

 

[hammers4spanner]

Galassia Spares, original and new style valves, buttons and seals etc.

This one looks like yours ?

you seen one before then !!

 

[secret squirrel]

£36......

I can get a fluid master for £10!!! what a rip off

 

[chris watkins]

No, just know where to go & look.

 

[secret squirrel]

I normally buy a twin pack, syphon and inlet valve both fluid master cost about £15 can't be beaten (I don't think). No, waiting for suppliers to get a delivery.

Still thats just me, each to there own

 

[chris watkins]

£36......

I can get a fluid master for £10!!! what a rip off

& how much would you charge him to put it in for him ?
£6.00 for the washer (a bit of rubber !!) but easy to replace that is why it costs £6.00. Fundamental rules of business ! is it worth £6.00, yes, why? because people are willing to pay it.