Fluidmaster Cistern conversion kit

flushed with success - 5 / 5 - 06/04/2017

Works a treat

I have repaired the siphon system in my toilet cistern several times over the years and it was difficult to find spare parts. It failed yet again and I was reckoning on changing the cistern, or installing a new complete toilet, until I came across a reference to this product. I had looked at a similar device some time ago but they weren't available for a cistern with the operating lever on the side. This promised to replace any handle operated system so I bought it and it turned out to be a very good purchase. I was competent to remove and replace the close coupled cistern. Fitting the new components, after removing and throwing away the original ones, was straightforward. This is the "new improved" version. Several people found that the push button mechanism was too big to fit into the hole where the lever handle used to be. This new version comes with 3 spacers, just slide them off until the mechanism fits into the hole. I found I had to remove 2 spacing rings and the mechanism was a snug fit into the existing hole. The new flap valve mechanism is far better than the original siphon system and gives a greatly improved flush. I am very impressed with this product and it was easy to fit and works perfectly. Spare parts are readily available if you want to get a couple of bits and pieces to "future proof" it.

DD64 - 5 / 5 - 13/02/2017

Excellent for replacing old lever system

Replaced 3 older type lever and valve systems in my house. Much quieter, more efficient and easier to use. Should have done it much sooner, saves on the water bill.

Muts - 2 / 5 - 28/09/2016

Poorly designed flapper mechanism

I bought this kit to replace the old ball valve and siphon in a close coupled WC. The filling valve is fine, is easy to fit and works well. However the linkage between the push button and flapper chain is just not fit for purpose in my view. It is just too "latchety" (i.e. too much free play) to work correctly. After a lot of fiddling and bending of the arm between the plastic actuating cam and the chain I did get it to work but the button had to be pressed right in (quite hard) and held there for the duration of the flush. I would give this important kit component 'nil points'. I replaced the flush mechanism with the fluidmaster cable release flush valve that has the lever after two days which is brilliant. That is available as a full kit option and could be a far better purchase in my view

Daz33 - 5 / 5 - 25/09/2016

Great and easy fixed

Bought this today, fitted within 30mins fantastic product and push button so no more snapped toilet handles

randyf - 1 / 5 - 31/12/2015

Great idea in principle

Great concept but fails in two regards. First the fill tends to catch on the side of the cistern so cistern does not refill - I had not thought the entry hole was unusually close to the corner before purchasing this item. More seriously, after about 18 months since purchase and in a guest bathroom, so used intermittently, the push fitting broke off as seen ion the picture. The plastic is far too flimsy and needs a decent metal fitting.

GWDIY - 5 / 5 - 20/07/2014

Best thing since sliced bread.

We have coloured bathroom suites and the toilets have never cleared properly since being fitted 24 years ago. I was thinking of changing everything to white just to have decent toilets until I saw an advert for these conversion units. This is the first one I fitted and the toilet flushes perfectly every time. It also has a half flush facility that isn't obvious from the description. The only thing I would say is that the button is a little hard to push and might be a problem for the elderly or infirm. I changed the second toilet with the same make (Fluidmaster) but with a little lever that you press down for a full flush and up for half flush. This seems Ideal but time will tell which is best.

- 5 / 5 - 29/04/2014

Quite simply, brilliant. Requires a bit of work, but well worth it. Very eco friendly - you only flush as much water as you need due to this push button system. You press and hold the button to flush. Simple. The only bad points with this kit, are 1) The push button itself didn't quite fit my existing water tank, and required a little bit of filing down. 2) By the time the securing bracket for the push button was fitted, the top lid of the water tank does not sit properly. As a whole these are only minor points, and I am looking at getting a suitable replacement push button. Would definitely recommend replacing the coupling (I used the Opella Coupling Kit For Close Coupled Cisterns) as you have to take the water tank off anyway. Reading other reviews, I thought it would take 2-3 hours to do. It actually took a lot longer than expected due to the condition of my existing coupling kit (severely rusted) - removal proved to be quite problematic. However once removed, fitting was relatively straight forward and not too difficult at all.

ian61 - 5 / 5 - 02/04/2014

this product was easy to fit, cheap to buy and made a massive difference to me. a brilliant upgrade to the bathroom without the hassle of changing everything.

PeterPuurrrfect - 5 / 5 - 21/01/2014

Flush problems flushed

Spot on bit of kit that solved my problems in only a matter of hours. Very good and clear step by step instructions that any practically minded person can do. As mentioned in a previous revue also buy the Oppela coupling kit since its worth replacing while you have the cistern apart, even if you think its not needed.

Pierced74 - 5 / 5 - 17/09/2013

Good product

East to fit and does a great job replacing and old leaver handle flush