toilet float valve

[buckley plumb]

could not get the trusty fluidmaster brass shank valve into a toilet cistern today had to use a different make - if they just made the float a bit smaller. also seen extra low pressure washers on ebay has anyone used them

FLUIDMASTER REPLACEMENT DIAPHRAGM INLET VALVE SEAL WASHER | eBay

 

[WaterTight]

irritating when that happens. was it the syphon/handle in the way or the shape of the cistern?

 

[Aquazone]

I usually use these Skylo ½" (15mm) Bottom Entry Adjustable float fill WC toilet | eBay

Stopped keeping the FM ones about 12 months ago, using these instead because I had the same problem as you. Haven't had a callback to one yet (touch wood)

 

[buckley plumb]

irritating when that happens. was it the syphon/handle in the way or the shape of the cistern?

cistern shape

 

[buckley plumb]

I usually use these Skylo ½" (15mm) Bottom Entry Adjustable float fill WC toilet | eBay

Stopped keeping the FM ones about 12 months ago, using these instead because I had the same problem as you. Haven't had a callback to one yet (touch wood)

they look ok are they easy to service like the fluidmaster and are diaphragms easy to get as spares.i do prefere brass shank ones though ended up fitting torbeck brass shank adjustable one .

 

[Aquazone]

Yes it's pretty much the same to service as FM. Pop top cap off, remove pin and twist off top to access diaphragm.

They do a brass shank version as well, but the last time I bought a brass one, it was slightly shorter shank than the plastic version as it had a different filter / flow restrictor which caused a problem and I've used plastic ones since.

Diaphragms are available from my merchant who stocks them. Not available from the big merchants though iirc. Main advantage is the float is a lot more compact than FM. Never had a cistern I couldn't fit one of these in.

 

[WaterTight]

looks ok. worth having one on van for when FM doesn't fit.

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

using these for that exact problem with fluid master Thomas Dudley Hydroflo side entry inlet valve B92192
not paying that for them though

 

[WaterTight]

no point using brass shank or ultra compact valves as your normal valve. just whip 'em out when situation calls for it. if you do a good few inlet valves a week those few extra squids over a year prob save you 500 nicker