Plumbing help

[applepie]

pretty sure there are loads of people who can help me with this on YD.

was going to do some maintenance on my loo, before I destory it by mistake just wanted to check.

has been a good no. of years since i did my plumbing 101 course in college (and never used it again)

it flushes occasionally but most of the time it cant get enough suction to create a vacuum so I reckon I need to replace the diaghram as its probably knackered. please correct me if I am wrong.

1) Just wanted to check that you can buy just the diagphram itself? pretty sure you can. as the DIY shop I went to only sold the full float valve assembly kit. I dont have time to go to the larger stores check and only go the smaller ones on the way to work.

2) are there any other parts I might as well replace since I'm going to drain the cistern. if i recall there is another diaphram at the flushing lever part, or will it be a case of aint broke dont fix it.

3) can I determine the sizes of the diagphrams without dismantling bits? so I can buy it first rather than finding out I dont have the correct parts and be Loo-less for a day or two.

Pretty sure the parts should have standard sizing and labeling as will probably ask the woman of the house to get the parts. More shops need to open outside of core working hours

also am I correct in assuming that the prices for said parts will be around £1 at the most? or am I dreaming.

[Wet & Broke]

Hi before I went into my current line of work I was a plumber for 15yrs. And I can say yes it sounds like the diaphram, you will have to check what type it is there are basically 2 types round or oblong. Sometimes if you have an old siphon you might find it's easier to replace that because the hole that the plunger goes through to connect to the leaver wears and lets too much water through to start the siphon.
Hope this helps
Doug

[Dave Crampton]

Originally Posted by Wet & Broke

Hi before I went into my current line of work I was a plumber for 15yrs. And I can say yes it sounds like the diaphram, you will have to check what type it is there are basically 2 types round or oblong. Sometimes if you have an old siphon you might find it's easier to replace that because the hole that the plunger goes through to connect to the leaver wears and lets too much water through to start the siphon.
Hope this helps
Doug

So I guess you could say Plumbing drove you round the U bend....????

I'll get my coat

[jeff99]

Hi

Think you need to change the diaphragm - however, it's best really to change the whole syphon. The one you need is called the Dudley Turbo. Can be a tricky job though - don't attempt it if you don't feel confident. Also, if your loo is the close-coupled type, get yourself a close-coupling kit as you will probably need to replace that as well before you refit the cistern. In fact to be sure, post a pic of your khazi on here and I'll have a look at it for you - blimey that sounds weird.............Syphon is about £15, cc kit will be about a fiver at Travis Perkins or similar, don't think you'll get them at the small shops or B&Q.

Jeff

[purple vonny]

I've just fixed mine so if a girl can do it you can too. Replace all the syphon thingymajig. You can buy them at B&Q. It is such joy flushing again now it is working. It's these little things in life that cheer you up isn't it?

[Dave Crampton]

It will be much cheeper at the local plumbers merchant with a trade counter. Just (turn off the water) remove the broken one and take it along with you. They're usually quite helpfull with these things.

Dave C

(I guess no one got my joke? Look at Wet and Broke's current occupation )

[applepie]

Originally Posted by purple vonny

I've just fixed mine so if a girl can do it you can too.

male ego aside, dunno about that since I know some gals who are 10x better engineers than me! whilst still looking good!

thanks for the responses, will look into it a bit more, was probably being a tightwad wanting to just replace the diaphragm (spelt it right this time!).

guess it makes sense to replace the whole lot and a lot easier as well.

[purple vonny]

It's only about £15 for the whole thing.

[Marky Mark]

Originally Posted by purple vonny

I've just fixed mine so if a girl can do it you can too. Replace all the syphon thingymajig. You can buy them at B&Q. It is such joy flushing again now it is working. It's these little things in life that cheer you up isn't it?

Flushed with success then?

[Wet & Broke]

Originally Posted by Dave Crampton

So I guess you could say Plumbing drove you round the U bend....????

I'll get my coat

I see yoU read my profile. I take it you mean the coat with the long sleeves