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Post by rocketmanbkk on Oct 4, 2017 12:54:36 GMT
Got a toilet that needs 2 flushes to clear waste, it's got a turbo Dudley & all works,full flush & half flush.
Any ideas?
It's a ramjam not not 100% interested but they might be ok!!
Cheers all
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Post by jcplumb on Oct 4, 2017 13:09:55 GMT
Is it a newish toilet?
6 litre flushes are rubbish.
Whoever thought that reg up wants shooting, you waste more water because you need 2-3 flushes.
If it is a low volume flush then you've little hope of sorting it out.
If there's signs of a blockage, like water level in pan rising when flushed then you might have some success if you clear it.
You could explain this and ask if they want to try a new flush valve but you can't guarantee success, that way you get paid for changing the valve with no come backs if it doesn't improve.
I'd say flapper valves have the highest flow rate, so would be worth a punt if they want you to have a go.
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Post by jcplumb on Oct 4, 2017 13:11:12 GMT
And if a new flush doesn't sort it, you can always fit a different loo, again you'd explain that regulations limit the flush size so no guarantees.
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Post by rocketmanbkk on Oct 4, 2017 15:08:43 GMT
It's a big cistern & no sign of blockage
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Post by battle1066 on Oct 4, 2017 17:30:03 GMT
I had one like this - take some of your toilet paper and try it cause these people buy stuff which doesn't absorb water quick enough.
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Post by crowsfoot on Oct 4, 2017 17:45:44 GMT
As it got a flush pipe connection on it Rocky?
If it has does the amount of horizontal flush pipe exceed the amount of vertical flush pipe?
If so the cistern will need lifting and a taller flush pipe fitting.
The vertical height needs to be a least the same as the horizontal flat to get a decent flush ( more even better).
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Post by crowsfoot on Oct 4, 2017 17:53:14 GMT
Is it a newish toilet? 6 litre flushes are rubbish. Whoever thought that reg up wants shooting, you waste more water because you need 2-3 flushes. . Someone brought this up with a water regulations bloke on a course I was on quite a few years ago JC. He answered the question by saying that "manufacturers don't always listen to what we are telling them". |
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Post by rocketmanbkk on Oct 4, 2017 18:10:38 GMT
As it got a flush pipe connection on it Rocky? If it has does the amount of horizontal flush pipe exceed the amount of vertical flush pipe? If so the cistern will need lifting and a taller flush pipe fitting. The vertical height needs to be a least the same as the horizontal flat to get a decent flush ( more even better). It's close coupled tappy |
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Post by crowsfoot on Oct 4, 2017 18:20:11 GMT
That's blown that theory then!  |
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Post by joinerjohn on Oct 4, 2017 18:53:55 GMT
Tell em to change their diet to something that doesn't create floaters.  |
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Post by Plumberboy on Oct 4, 2017 19:05:13 GMT
Check that none of the toilet ports aren't blocked rocky,  |
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Post by crowsfoot on Oct 4, 2017 20:11:48 GMT
I once went to a job for the same complaint - the custard had attached 3 of those hanging over the bowl toilet fresheners to the bowl. I removed them (much to the custards discontent) and it flushed everything away once more - I explained that the water needs to run unimpeded right around the rim for the toilet to flush correctly; the custard wasn't happy with me though. "Why do they make them then"? "They wouldn't make them it they caused the toilet not to flush would they"?  |
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Post by dcoxplumbing on Oct 16, 2017 9:52:52 GMT
Check that none of the toilet ports aren't blocked rocky, Does the cistern seem to empty quickly enough? I agree with PB about checking the ports. Also try taking the cistern off and check that the flush water entry hole in the pan under the CC doughnut is completely clear. I had a similar case and found a bit of celophane inside stopping the water from flowing properly around the rim. Save |
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Post by rocketmanbkk on Oct 16, 2017 16:46:53 GMT
Cheers all
I’m not doing anything with this
It’s an Indian who wants it fixed for a japatti
She can fuck off
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