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Replacing innards of a 1970s toilet cistern
Aug 19th, 2014, 9:22pm
 
Toilet is early 70s, Twyford, with ceramic & metal (far from shiny and new) innards. I've spoken with Twyford to ask if they carry suitable replacement parts but they tell me that the tail size has changed since then and so nothing they have (or have had for decades) will fit.

Does anyone know of a suitable retrofit please?

I realise a dual flush system wouldn't be possible, given the front lever layout, but just want to know whether there is a way to bring it back to decent condition or instead that I need to replace the whole toilet etc.

Thanks  Wink
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Re: Replacing innards of a 1970s toilet cistern
Reply #1 - Aug 19th, 2014, 10:29pm
 
Hi, you should be able to strip the siphon down and cut a pice of thick plastic to replace the diaphragm. can you post a pic showing the cistern and insides.
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Reply #2 - Aug 22nd, 2014, 8:12am
 
Here are 3 photos of the unit. When I look at them now they don't look too clear, but hope they are OK. Hopefully you can see the type of unit (porcelain insides, no isolation valve - needs fitting) and the general state of the inlet valve area. Works, but for how long?

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Re: Replacing innards of a 1970s toilet cistern
Reply #3 - Aug 22nd, 2014, 8:25am
 
Again the stop is servicable quite easily with the water off.

The syphon you should be able to find one that fits if you dont want to mess about cutting a new washer.

Would it be an idea to get an handyman/plumber in to do both jobs or are you ok with it.
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Reply #4 - Aug 26th, 2014, 12:50pm
 
Thanks thescruff. Not tried this before, so might go with a handyman/plumber. I've watched videos and all looks straightforward but don't want to find I get something wrong and have water gushing  Smiley
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