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Saw different types of flushing system in DIY shop. Range between $30~50. Is the base thread to screw into the body standard size?

 

 

Standard size but the different flsuhing system had different hieght.. My advice is for you is to take out the current faulty system, bring to the shop and compare.. they will be able to advice you on the spot...

 

Happy hunting, bro

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Saw different types of flushing system in DIY shop. Range between $30~50. Is the base thread to screw into the body standard size?

 

 

It depends actually, theres 2 or 3 different set up.

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i had the same problem to both my cisterns 3 months ago. I went to a hardwareshop and bought two new replacement valves that comes with 1/2 flush and full flush feature. Cost me $30 each. Unless you can find the exact O ring, otherwise, i suggest you change the whole system. At least, you don't have to worry about a leaky cistern which translate to wastage of water and that is $$$

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I was charge $180 for the first toilet.

 

2nd toilet I DIY with parts bought from Home Fix.

Full set cost about $60 (with 1/2 flush function).

Which is the same type which the contractor used.

 

I re-used the O-Ring mention as the new one was smaller and unable to cover hole at the base of the tank.

Thus leak can be due to the rubber valve inside the flushing system too.

 

Mine Potex too.

 

Note. there is a round rubber funnel at the base of the tank which funnel the water into the well.

place it back when you seat the water tank onto the seat.

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That's my second option if i don't get the O-ring by this Sat.

Pray hard.... [:p]

 

Is yours Potex also?

 

good luck... i don't know what brand is mine cos it was originally from HDB. hahahaha :D

 

 

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Recently changed my to silicon seal, easy task if you r already an engineering man.

DIY shop told me then the seal can apply to many model.

Don't ask me my what model as I've been using my toilet bowl for 15yrs since moved in brand new.

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Yeah!!! Found a similar sized silicon seal from a DIY shop. Just installed onto my system and it works perfectly!!! ^_^

Leakage stopped and it cost me $7.50 only!!! [:)]

 

Will get another piece tmr for my room cistern. [bounce2]

 

Thanks all bros for all the advice! [thumbsup]

Cheers!

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Bro... share with us where you get the seal. I used to change the whole cistern because of one leaky seals and these cheap plastic contraptions are not cheap.

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Hi Civic 6656, can you tell me where to find this rubber? Mine is also Potex and have exactly same problem!leaking also but chose to ignore... :D Thanks!

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Current market do not carry this model (for Potex) already.

 

You need to change to another model (full set) - cost about 110 dollars including installation .

 

I am also facing this issue too.

 

Rdgs

 

So ex. Frankly just remove the mechanism in the cistern will do and bring that to the hardware shop. There are various types which you can choose and replace. Prices range from $10 to $ 30 dollars but you got to DIY. DIY very simple coz you just need to screw it back the new mechanism.

 

At first I also thought difficult and gotta change everything but later learnt and do it myself is like ABC. [laugh]

 

 

 

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Oh i got the replacement O-Ring from GWC Home-Fix DIY shop.

Part number P-E06 @ $7.50/pc suitable for use on Potex system.

The O-Ring is made from Silicon material and is MIJ.

 

Just got my 2nd piece for my room toilet also. ^_^

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now no more known as P-E06 ...

 

i bought to replace for my POTEX but is a 2 piece type, initially solved the leaking but nowsaday encountered leak again ...

 

how la ...

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now no more known as P-E06 ...

 

i bought to replace for my POTEX but is a 2 piece type, initially solved the leaking but nowsaday encountered leak again ...

 

how la ...

 

hi, can anyone have similar issue and solved it, pls share here ??

thanks !

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