Diaphragm for toilet syphon

Nov 07, 2005 6 Replies

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Homer2911 20 years ago

The diaphragm in my toilet has split, but Plumb Centre dont have a replacement, and their complete syphon is too big to fit my fairly small cistern.

I have done a temporary repair by fitting a bit of plastic sheet on top of the existing split one, but where might I get either a complete syphon or a diaphragm to replace the old one? The syphon is marked 'Ideal Standard' and 'Jetflow', and the existing diaphragm is held in place by an upside-down conical plastic fitting that doesn't seem to be removeable.

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meow2222 20 years ago

Round tub of vitalite margerine, the lids are the perfect material. Trim to fit.

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Ben Da Menda 20 years ago

I used 1200 gauge DPC material 7 years ago, still going fine, probably better material than the original. No need to replace the entire syphon. Cheers Ben.

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John 20 years ago

Plumb Centre "do" have various sizes of siphons available in their feeder depot. I would suggest one of the two part (split from the top for maintenance without draining the cistern) at around six or seven quid would be a good idea as a replacement.

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Greg Greenhalgh 10 years ago

material than the original. No need to replace the entire syphon. Cheers Ben Thank you Ben. After a failed search to purchase a replacement syphon diaphragm (rectangular) I took your advice and cut one from a roll of DPC. It was a simple job and it worked perfectly! Thank you internet and homeownershub.com too. Greg

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philipuk 10 years ago

WTF has homeownershub got to do with anything?

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tabbypurr 10 years ago

h*mo nerds hub is an unwelcome dysfunctional leech. Do yourself a favour and come here via a sane portal. Even google groups would do.

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