Help needed with this part

[Build advice]

Hi,

I've recently purchased a grohe rimless toilet and found this component. What is it and do I need it? I was expecting everything that I would need in the cistern to be already in place?? Please can you help? Thanks

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Right hand piece is an inlet strainer saves any rubbish going up the ball valve

I’m guessing left is a flow restrictor for the inlet

 

[Harvest Fields]

Looks about right Shaun

 

[Build advice]

Thanks for that. There was some paperwork that came with it but I still can't understand if I need it and if I do how do I go about fitting it? I paid s fair amount for the toilet and was hoping it would be a simple install.

 

[Harvest Fields]

They go into the bottom of the inlet valve.

 

[Build advice]

Anyone got a video showing how to do this? Many thanks

 

[ShaunCorbs]

tbh i never fit them

but to fit them follow the instructions 1st pic

tbh if you cant follow them good luck installing the toilet and setting it up

 

[snowhead]

If the water supply to the WC is mains, you'll most likely need the restrictor as well as the filter.

If it's tank fed, no restrictor, (unless you live in a ground floor flat of a tower block)

 

[rpm]

Install the fill valve in the cistern first then slip them up the stem just as you connect the pipe underneath.

 

[Build advice]

The toilet is fitted and plumbed to the inlet (builder did this)only i discovered this part at a later stage. The builder did not even bother mentioning it and now he's away on another job. I open the cistern and look inside and think wth. I thank you for all your advice but I still don't know 1. If I need it and 2. How to remove the innards of the cistern( which all seem securely attached) and fit it?? Sorry guys but I need a bit (lot) more help!

 

[Allgoode]

Well you're builder installed it & as we all know builders know everything so just get him back & he can explain if you need it & the reason's why.
As mentioned above by Snowhead the reason's they are fitted or not are correct supply dependant.
Cheers,
Andy

 

[Harvest Fields]

The toilet is fitted and plumbed to the inlet (builder did this)only i discovered this part at a later stage. The builder did not even bother mentioning it and now he's away on another job. I open the cistern and look inside and think wth. I thank you for all your advice but I still don't know 1. If I need it and 2. How to remove the innards of the cistern( which all seem securely attached) and fit it?? Sorry guys but I need a bit (lot) more help!

How long has the toilet been fitted?

 

[Build advice]

Been fitted about three weeks ago but water has not been switched on. Thanks

 

[king of pipes]

A simple 2 minute job you may or may not need it depending on your water pressure possibly a good idea to fit the filter though it slides into the inlet of the valve. Tkop

 

[Build advice]

Thank you for that. Should I remove the mains water connector and push the filter and restrictor up into the inlet and then reconnct? Or do I need to remove the inlet from inside the cistern?? Thanks