1-2 Flush Cistern (problems with)

[TickTock]

In an effort to save water we had a 1-2 flush cistern installed with our new bathroom suite. We are having a lot of trouble with the flushing system, it's broken down half a dozen times. I'm seriously considering going back to the traditional handle type of cistern. Has anyone else been having problems, or is it just me?

[Mandolin]

It's not just you Ticktock, we have problems with ours too, only the big flush works. It seems a waste of time installing it. In the other loo with the old flusher I put a plastic drink bottle full of water into the cistern and that keeps it from filling too much. Mandolin

[TickTock]

Aw thanks Mandolin, glad its not just me. Well I too will reverse the decision to install this yoke if it breaks down again, I've really lost patience with it. The bathroom installation cost an arm and a leg. We were looking to the future and designed it for us in our 'frail' years!!!! The plumber has been back to fix it twice but I don't think we will be able to keep on getting him back. It'll be the plastic bottle in the cistern for us.

Has anyone ever changed back to the old cistern? I assume it's an easy enough job! Anyone here got any info?

[Mickey]

It's not just you Ticktock, we have problems with ours too, only the big flush works. It seems a waste of time installing it. In the other loo with the old flusher I put a plastic drink bottle full of water into the cistern and that keeps it from filling too much. Mandolin


Same here - and the waste pipe on these new smaller loos are tiny and constantly get clogged with next to nothing. Our loo seat is round and costs an arm and a leg to replace the seats - can't seem to just replace worn hinges - must do the whole thing - sheesh!

[TickTock]

So much for our efforts in trying to save water!