Exotic Syphon

[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.

 

[secret squirrel]

Minimum charge £45, simples.

For me, hunting around trying to find the right part waiting for it to be delivered toilet leaking water into the bowl etc.

As I said each to there own, new syphon job done there and then, no waiting, no wasting time trying to find the part, searching the internet to get the part ordering it, sitting there looking at books in suppliers etc,

It is the same reason why I never replace the discs in 1/4 turn taps, never get the right ones always trying to source them or new tap done there and then no messing job done.

I find people want this rather than having to wait,

Having said that if it is a diy job then the diyer can spend his time trolling about shops and internet, it aint costing me time and money

 

[Paulus]

Check the seal for tiny bubbles. These appear on many valves of this kind and simply popping the bubbles with a pin restores the seal.
You may need a magnifying glass.

 

[wateece]

Interesting thread but as has been pointed out each to their own. To explain my logic as a DIY kinda of chap, the time and cost saving are the issues. Sure maybe you can get better parts and fit within an hour (something normally happens to make it longer) but this is a simple a quick replace.

As I would have to remove the cistern, I would then have to turn off the water etc as there is no lock out, take off the sealant, fiddle for a while with the cistern, replace parts, reseal etc = more time+more cost.

The image below shows what I mean, I am sure for a competent plumber it would be quick and easy, but for myself it would take much longer than changing a diaphragm. I spent 30 mins on line and potentially have saved £60-70 - well worth it.

Thanks for all the replies

 

[wateece]

Cheers Paulus

The diaphram is shot, it's split and disintergarting so a new one should sort it!

 

[chris watkins]

Interesting thread but as has been pointed out each to their own. To explain my logic as a DIY kinda of chap, the time and cost saving are the issues. Sure maybe you can get better parts and fit within an hour (something normally happens to make it longer) but this is a simple a quick replace.

As I would have to remove the cistern, I would then have to turn off the water etc as there is no lock out, take off the sealant, fiddle for a while with the cistern, replace parts, reseal etc = more time+more cost.

The image below shows what I mean, I am sure for a competent plumber it would be quick and easy, but for myself it would take much longer than changing a diaphragm. I spent 30 mins on line and potentially have saved £60-70 - well worth it.

Thanks for all the replies
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Have you had a look at the post 9 on this thread the web site sells the spare washers as well as the valves ? or is the one shown not yours?