Every aspect of this toilet cistern lever handle was perfect except the length of the square spindle, which in my case, when it was fitted to my client`s toilet cistern, was not long enough to reach the center of the syphon`s polythene diaphragm washer carrier (PDWC). Therefore in operation it was not accurately rising vertically and was scraping the near side of the aperture in the syphon.
This action enables the PDWC be lifted to initiate the syphonage process of dispersing the captive water in the cistern to flush the products in the the toilet pan away.
This was not an immediate concern as the vertical angle was not as restrictive enough to inhibit the process of the flushing mechanism and as the complete syphon was manufactured from a plastic source, the aperture will very very slowly be widened by the action of the rise and fall of the PDWC and will no doubt be outlasted by something else breaking down before the syphon becomes inoperable.
This was an identical replacement for a 20 year old handle which was showing its age. Except it seems that someone has changed the manufacturing process so the plastic sleeve which was moulded on 20 years ago is now a pre-made unit which is popped over the metal retaining node. This introduces play in the handle as the sleeve isn’t quite so tight fitting. All units suffer the same problem though I managed to find two handles for my job which were acceptable but still wobblier than the original.
Direct replacement for the previous one which was about 10 years old and rotted with limescale in a hard water area
Ease of availability via Toolstation, Product was very easy to fit, and at a very good price. Would buy again without doubt.
Very easy to install, happy with lever but would say that after flushing, the handle doesn’t move up as smoothly as it should do but it’s okay to use, only £7 so can’t complain.
Good value easy change. Quick to fit seems to work OK no problems
Sturdy construction, Easy to install. Has a good solid feel.
Easy to fit in tight space since it can easily be adapted
Very smart except that it didn't fit the hole in the cistern. Packet stated that it fits a hole "up-to" 24mm; my hole measured 18mm so should be OK. What the packet should say is fits holes of 24mm or more.
