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Post by DIYDafty on Dec 23, 2019 17:41:39 GMT
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Post by tomplum on Dec 23, 2019 17:58:40 GMT
those flo plast are 2 inch i think, for £4 its worth a punt
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Post by tomplum on Dec 23, 2019 18:15:04 GMT
the difference is the name, thats all, they both work well, the only question is, is there room in the cistern,
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Post by endfeed on Dec 23, 2019 18:50:33 GMT
Are these two valves compatible with each others cradle? Both look identical.
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Post by DIYDafty on Dec 23, 2019 20:04:22 GMT
So if 2 inch then neither would work in my cistern with hole 2.5 inches ?
Also for a concealed system I'd need a longer push button air pipe ? Maybe the new valve would be compatible with the existing (ancient) button - its jut a flerxible tube that pushes on? I'm guessing not....
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Post by Deleted on Dec 23, 2019 21:35:31 GMT
So if 2 inch then neither would work in my cistern with hole 2.5 inches ? Also for a concealed system I'd need a longer push button air pipe ? Maybe the new valve would be compatible with the existing (ancient) button - its jut a flerxible tube that pushes on? I'm guessing not.... You need the 2" Dafty. www.toolstation.com/macdee-pneumatic-dual-flush-valve/p86200 |
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Post by DIYDafty on Dec 23, 2019 22:00:08 GMT
Thanks a lot PB !
Out of interest should it come with the cradle base thing? In a fit of daftyness, I removed mine. I suppose I could put it back if I can get it to seal ok but the flange where the flapper washer seals is very small.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 23, 2019 22:08:47 GMT
Thanks a lot PB ! Out of interest should it come with the cradle base thing? In a fit of daftyness, I removed mine. I suppose I could put it back if I can get it to seal ok but the flange where the flapper washer seals is very small. You'll get the complete kit Dafty  |
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Post by DIYDafty on Dec 23, 2019 23:50:53 GMT
Cheers once again PB - that's in my basket.
Hopefully last question is if I need to cut down or extend the existing flush pipe to accomodate, what fixings should I use? I tried both my 40mm and 50mm and of course they were too small and too big.
Is the worst case a new flush pipe and then trim that down to side?
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Post by DIYDafty on Dec 23, 2019 23:57:26 GMT
ACtually thinking about it I could probably lower or raise the cistern a few millis should the need arise and I definitely can't drill the fixings any worse than the person who originally installed it. Looks likes I'll be having a fun Christmas. Much better getting up close to my bog than spending time arguing with the family....  |
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Post by dickpuller on Dec 24, 2019 7:46:59 GMT
Put some photos up of the valve Dafty, it’s likely one of us will recognise it. There’s a big chance you’ll get a washer set for it👍
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Post by DIYDafty on Dec 31, 2019 0:35:58 GMT
Put some photos up of the valve Dafty, it’s likely one of us will recognise it. There’s a big chance you’ll get a washer set for it👍 Well here is the picture of my Christmas Day office: Attachment DeletedAs ever more tools than brains. And here is/was the valve: Attachment DeletedBut too late now as I've fitted PB's recommendation. A good quality valve with a nice button. Only slight downer was the cutout was a few mm smaller than existing. Solved that by fitting it on top and leaving the existing front button in place (The whole cloakroom is gonna get ripped out at some point anyway. I'm sure though I'll find a use for the new Macdee even when I do get around to doing up the cloakroom properly) |
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Post by DIYDafty on Dec 31, 2019 0:38:35 GMT
Spot the flush buttons !
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Post by endfeed on Dec 31, 2019 11:21:58 GMT
Nice work dafty, you truly are a very good diyer, few questions,1:did the new flush valve you use fit the cradle from the old one or did you change the job lot? 2: whats the black pipe coming of the old flush valve? 3:could you knot of cut hole bigger from existing button to accommodate new button? |
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Post by dickpuller on Dec 31, 2019 13:28:35 GMT
Pleased you got sorted Dafty👍
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