Water cistern problems.

[needawin]

I have one of the stupid push button down to flush type cisterns. Not 2 halves but only one button. It is driving me nuts. It stops flushing. I take out (unscrew) the silver button part. Screw it back on again.It then works fine but it only lasts about a dozen or so flushes before it stops again. What is the secret to refitting this button to get it to function correctly?

[boxtops]

I can't answer your question, but our push-button often keeps drawing the water after it's flushed - we just go back in and dib the button and it shuts the valve.

[The Builder]

Sounds like it's one of those that acts directly on the syphon. Even these don't usually give this much trouble. I would suggest that the mechanism has distorted/cracked/moved. Unless you can see exactly what the cause is, You probably need a new syphon. The cable operated ones are better..........

http://www.screwfix.c...ual-flush-valve/51173

It's not a difficult job if you fancy a go :o)