Concealed cistern flush button compatibility

[Tony K]

Afternoon. 

My plumber has installed three of these cistern sets for me... 

 

https://www.victorianplumbing.co.uk/back-to-wall-toilet-pan-d-shape-soft-close-seat-with-concealed-cistern

 

I am now boxing them in. 

 

The cistern has a cable and push button housing as shown in the attached photo. 

 

It seems only a few flush buttons are compatible. I know nothing about plumbing and am struggling to establish what type of flush plate or button I am looking for. Most plumbers merchants carry a limited range of options and can't guarantee compatibility! 

 

Does anyone know what spec I am looking for, and whether any mechanical flush button will work? 

 

Thanks 

[marshian]

Looks identical to ones I have fitted

 

It's a std button type like this - has a slotted shaft to lock on the cable mechanism and the pusher comes out of the middle

 

https://www.screwfix.com/p/flomasta-dual-flush-push-button-chrome/674fy

 

If you want something different then you may need to evaluate if it will work

[Tony K]

Thanks @marshian.

Do you know if it is possible to use an old-fashioned flush lever with that set up?

[Kelvin]

I assume you’ve seen the compatible flush plates on  the Victorian Plumbing website? 

[Tony K]

17 minutes ago, Kelvin said:

I assume you’ve seen the compatible flush plates on  the Victorian Plumbing website? 

 

I have. They do a very limited range and none of them are a good fit aesthetically. Ideally, I want a copper/bronze coloured one which VP don't do.

 

The purpose of my post is really to see whether I am about to waste my time searching high and low for a suitable looking flush only to find that it will not fit my cistern, despite being cabled. I have no idea whether any old cabled flush will fit my set up, or only very specific ones.

[Temp]

Cable operated lever flush. Replace lever with your choice? Not sure if compatible with your flush valve though. Perhaps replace the flush valve as well ?

 

https://www.replacementbathroom.co.uk/cable-operated-dual-flush-outlet-valve---lever-operated-22631-p.asp

 

Edit.. Actually the handle on that looks a bit non standard.

Edited March 1, 2024 by Temp

[Temp]

I think you will need to look at cable operated lever flushes to see if you can change the handle to one the right colour. 

[saveasteading]

2 hours ago, Tony K said:

cistern has a cable and push button

I think* that yellow tube is just that, a hollow tube for an air pressure activation. Maybe it could be extended and still work?????

 

* on the basis that it looks like that and mine doesn't work as well as the mechanical ones.

[Tony K]

Thanks all. I will experiment with something like this... 

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Replacement-Toilet-Operated-Concealed-Cistern/dp/B0BC1N3Y16/ref=mp_s_a_1_4_sspa?crid=D1O01DITMN8T&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ERMgARrvZFy0BoXJyt7MtFuOhUMsVDUAaHEI8p4lH0D_kAnr_crZ6_NCaWpTL0KsyO0jwKgA3XtaQyPVD9B5D7-lhYlKiGHzQXdVwExyHFgWNJ3qA8Wqp7VjZnqTuq1WLmWsHTYvYF8hd_lUChsX-Kz-BFHcJFrWEEC2RFzTM16mw9xaGmepy0NUX4_NZSaiR3-cptrS-uaxTvDno9VB8Q.ObIkBD9VA4Q6FUFy-ZOiFllaKnuo0HkOkFFXSq3VNPg&dib_tag=se&keywords=fluidmaster+push+button+cable+dual-flush+valve&qid=1709323996&sprefix=Push+button+flush+cabl%2Caps%2C120&sr=8-4-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9zZWFyY2hfbXRm&psc=1

 

And see if it works! 

[marshian]

On 01/03/2024 at 16:03, Tony K said:

Thanks @marshian.

Do you know if it is possible to use an old-fashioned flush lever with that set up?

Never seen one but then I haven't looked that hard