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Installation of dual flush valve in caroma cistern

Pwsingh
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Installation of dual flush valve in caroma cistern

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 I have this type of flush dual valve and what other dual flush valve can I use in caroma toilets? I can’t find this type in the store.Any other solutions would be great . Thanks 

StevieB
Retired Team Member
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Re: installation of dual flush valve in caroms cistern

Hi @Pwsingh,

 

Thanks for your question. 

 

Let me mention @redracer01@LePallet and @MitchellMc who may be able to offer some advice. Just note that @MitchellMc will be back on the site on Friday to help with any questions.

 

Look forward to hearing about projects you have on the go around your home and garden.

 

Stevie

 

 

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TedBear
Kind of a Big Deal

Re: Installation of dual flush valve in caroma cistern

Hi @Pwsingh , maybe not what you were wanting to hear but, I think you would get better satisfaction out of replacing the whole cistern rather than trying to modify it. You can get a new one for ~$150, whereas trying to source a replacement part, for perhaps 1/2 that, if you even found one, doesn't seem a wise investment in time or money.

I am assuming that the flushing unit you have is beyond repair?

I can't imagine another company making something that will go into their opposition's cistern.

 

(Maybe someone here knows if there is another Coroma unit that will fit, but as much as I love DIY repairs, it still seems like it could be a bad investment compared to just replacing it, whereby you get all the future-leaky parts replaced. )

MitchellMc
Bunnings Team Member
Bunnings Team Member

Re: Installation of dual flush valve in caroma cistern

Hi @Pwsingh,

 

As @TedBear has mentioned, you can purchase plastic cisterns such as the Estilo WELS 3 Star 3.9L/min White Linksuite PVC Cistern quite cheaply. At $74, including all new parts, that certainly sounds like a great solution to your issue. If you knew the Caroma cistern model, I could contact Caroma for you to see if the flush mechanism is still produced.

 

Please let me know if you need further assistance or have questions.

 

Mitchell

 

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Pwsingh
Getting Established

Re: installation of dual flush valve in caroms cistern

Thanks, I have decided to replace the new cistern with all the parts included, thanks for your suggestion 

MitchellMc
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Bunnings Team Member

Re: installation of dual flush valve in caroms cistern

Great choice, @Pwsingh. I trust that will be a wise decision in the long run. 

 

Please feel free to let us know if you need assistance during the installation.

 

Mitchell

 

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Kintiq
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Re: installation of dual flush valve in caroms cistern

Hi

I have the same type of Fowler Flush Fitted to the old Caroma Cistern with Oval Button. One of mine is fitted with & You could easily Fit Caroma New Quiet Flow M5 Flush as well as Caroma Quiet Flow 2 inlet valve.

Perhaps you might find these online and might as well need plumber to install.

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EricL
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Bunnings Team Member

Re: installation of dual flush valve in caroms cistern

Hi @Kintiq 

 

I believe Pwsingh has already decided to replace the entire cistern but thank you for your suggestions.

 

Eric

 

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