How to Adjust the Flush Water Level on a dual flush Toilet

How to Adjust the Flush Water Level on a dual flush Toilet
This video shows you how to adjust the flush water level on a dual modern flush toilet. This is for toilets without the traditional ball and valve system which are on the older models. The water level on these modem toilets are general set quite low and in turn don't give a particularly good flushing action which in turn could cause blockages.
This particular toilet was purchased from the Bathstore and the model is Soho, its given me constant issues where it gets blocked and after a few searches on the web I found a forum where many people had the same complaint as me regarding this toilet. I thought I'd give this toilet one final try before we bin it. Fingers crossed it works!
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[@GeekStreet]

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[@milesmyname8223]

Geek Street what does the most left part do? I am asking about the left pipe that has no cover on it what exactly it is used for? Thanks

[@GeekStreet]

@@milesmyname8223 thats the over flow pipe.

[@WhoCaresWinsAgain]

We moved into this house just over a year ago. Since then we’ve had the water company out 4 times to unblock a drain blocked with toilet paper. This is totally due to a poor flush in this design of toilet. Having seen you video and examined our cistern. Can now see that we’re only getting 50% of the potential water flush even on long flush mode! I’ll carefully adjust the lower ring now I can see where the catch is (right at the back in a slim cistern). The other issue which I hate is whoever installed the toilet only a few years ago never bothered to put a shut off valve in the cold feed! Thanks to your video I hope we can avoid any more call outs by the water board due to poor flow and a very shallow fall on the party drain. Thanks for the video it’s really very helpful.

[@emf3652]

Couldn't work out how to move that bit up until seeing your video!! Thanks!!

[@wowzers9270]

I like your level of attention to show clearly for us, your camera angles, light, and such... quality teaching.

[@GeekStreet]

Thanks for the comment much appreciated. Hope you are able to like and subscribe!

[@wowzers9270]

Yeah baby! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGepnGqfmLCYoKc Samurai Jack - Scaramouche tells Aku Jack has No Sword (Clip) C I'm also trying to find videos on how to adjust the half and full flush volume. I have the manual for my new toilet here: johnsonsuisse.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Space-Solution-CCS-Instr-R1.0.pdf and I cannot find a video for half adjustment. But the half flush adjustment just won't move, it's hard. Is your one easy to move? just push up and/or down? Reply if you can.

[@incognitoninja8158]

Thanks for the video. I lived with a weak toilet for many years and meddled with it countless times. I never knew that that were 2 adjustment points. In my toilet, the post extends telescopically when u twist it. The extra 5cm of water really increased the flushing power

[@GeekStreet]

Glad it helped.

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

Thanks

[@amberkangal]

Thank you so much for this video. I am a lady pensioner and you've helped me sort out my loo!!!

[@GeekStreet]

Thanks for the comment much appreciated, don't forget to like and subscribe it makes these videos possible.

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

Nice

[@paolop9345]

Thank you this video has helped a lot. I too was about to replace the toilet.. The fiddly clip is difficult to get to with a slim cistern, but eventually the clip did move anticlockwise. No more blockages, which resulted in tenants trying to unblock and dislodging the waste at the back of the toiled after using brute force with a coat hanger wire resulting in a pretty unpleasant flood. No more double flushes!

[@GeekStreet]

Thanks for the comment much appreciated. Don't forget to like and subscribe it makes these videos possible!

[@chunboy88]

Thanks a lot, I was searching the method to open the latch of the float level. Your tutorial helps!

[@sustainablelivingnl773]

Great video. I just bought a toilet and I noticed that the over flow tube is much lower in the toilet so this limits the amount of water that can be put in the toilet. This toilet modification which was done by manufacturers to save water does not work. If the toilet has to be flushed 2 or three times to flush the waste away no water is saved. In fact more water is being used. Your toilet may not have that problem but you did show how to adjust the water level valve that is similar to mine so thanks for that.

[@tonyl1984]

I had similar issue once the water had reset itself inside the cistern that after a few seconds water would get into the overflow pipe & into the toilet pan. Made a few adjustments to the flush mechanism etc but then turned the isolation valve screw on the pipe so it was almost closed off but enough so that the water doesn’t get in to the overflow pipe. Just takes a bit longer for the flusher to do its full system job

[@stanchoi1972]

Yes. It is very poorly designed to adjust the water level. I don't why companies do this.... I couldn't figure it out for the longest time. Thank you for the tip!

[@sarabean6507]

👏🏻Nice job👍🏻 how many years later since upload and STILL this video is helping us DIY folk while quarantined &/or just enjoy learning the skills necessary to take care n responsibility of our own things! MUCH APPRECIATED! LIKED & SUBSCRIBED!

[@GeekStreet]

THANK YOU, Your support and comment is much appreciated.

[@Jason-vinyljunkie]

Thanks for video! I finally managed to click clip out but not easy. You made it look so easy. Definitely fiddly and crazy they make it so hard to do!

[@GeekStreet]

+Jason RH thanks for the comment. It actually took me ages to find that bit, I was planning to take the toilet out completely and then adjust. Don't forget to like and subscribe!

[@jeanbonneau6711]

Thank you my friend. I adjust it to the top and it flush a lot better

[@SilverfishII]

Thanks mate, trying to work out how to make that clip adjustment has been killing me. Appreciated

[@yeahboi7562]

Thanks the video, mate. You helped an aussie today!

[@ShadowJoshh]

Thank you for this video it really helped it saved our lives

[@4bdemon666]

Cheers.... gave me the confidence to try an adjustment now the water level sits a good inch or so below the pipe so no more water overflowing into bowl... good News for me... bad for waterboard... Thanks again

[@GeekStreet]

Thanks for the comment much appreciated and glad it helped. Don't forget to like and subscribe!

[@dremode]

"trial and error thing." thanks for your try. Have a nice day.

[@tjn6278]

thank you. your a hero. that little damn clip by the wall of the tank.

[@HAOOFE]

thanks for the tips to make the cistern get more water fill in. on the other hand, i found each time i flush, the cistern will remain about 15cm depth of water, any way to make the water remaining level as low as possible? then i can really maximize the toilet flushing water amount.

[@CaliWaliDoDaDay]

Going to check that adjustment before I go to homedepot and buy a Cadet toilet. This has to be the worlds most loathed bowl. (Total Rant Edited out!) Thanks for the video and may your flushes and days be filled with blessings.

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

Thats a new one

[@CaliWaliDoDaDay]

@@Dragon-Slay3r well that an really old post and shortly after that we had a plumber come out and pull it off to see if there was a bigger problem. When he got it to the front yard and flipped it upside down and discovered some how one of those super wide sharpy markers was stuck in there. Hence why a snake would not pass by. So yeah from some dolt room mate That was here and now gone thank goodness. It has flushed like a Champ ever since.

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

@@CaliWaliDoDaDay you sound like a toilet engineer lol

[@CaliWaliDoDaDay]

I don't know about that but I have been known to choke one out on occasion🤣

[@manudevmalik6621]

Very helpful! Thanks for the video Mate!

[@GeekStreet]

Thanks for the comment, glad the video helped.

[@khkan]

Thanks, I had the opposite problem. My cistern was constant overflowing because the float was too high. Now, having watched your video, I managed to find the clip/unlocking mechanism that allowed me to lower the height of float.

[@flora1901]

I’m looking for the same solution Can provide me the link plz

[@GeekStreet]

Its the opposite adjustment to what I did in this video.

[@user-yg5uk6kh8v]

Thats great finally got my toilet fixed Thanks very much great video

[@lesleyrickard5139]

You just saved me a plumber's call-out fee :-). It took a lot of fiddling about and in the end I used a stubby allen key to lever the clip open. Water is now about 4cm above where it used to be so hopefully no more 'double-flushing' in our house :-))

[@GeekStreet]

Awesome, thanks for the comment. Don't forget to like and subscribe it makes these videos possible.

[@jimmytai1915]

Thanks for sharing 🙏🏻

[@bellejac9245]

Thanks alot this is a life saver👍

[@ld7103]

Definitely helped me thank u!.

[@bgl1082]

Mine is all the way to the overflow pipe, but the waterline is too low, how can i extend the overflow pipe so I can fill the tank a bit more?

[@bettyfebrianty2278]

THAT'S THE CLICK CLIP!!!! finally found it in this video. thank you. hopefully i can click it too

[@vpatrickd]

Thanks for the video. Which part is responsible for refilling the water in the bowl after flush? The water level there stays low

[@steveafanador6441]

That's what mine does did you figure out why the water is so low?

[@10botani10]

great work well done

[@andrewpaul1207]

helped me a lot. thanks :)

[@TheCpobarnet]

Legend. Thanks

[@kingyo1o1]

My fill valve doesn't stop pouring water even when the floater goes up, does it mean it needs replacing?

[@rich1832]

I can't flick the little lever anti clockwise at all, any suggestions?

[@tracyhw5625]

After adjusting higher and clipping back into place the water won’t fill. When I adjust it back down to the water level line shown on the back of the cistern it starts to fill again. Please help I need more flush power.

[@user-mo3tv1oo3o]

Even if I do this to mine it does make a difference because the extra water just falls into the water fill line tube bc it's too low. How do I raise that tube so the extra water doesn't fall into it and it jutkeeps running. It's pretty much bolted in and it's drive crazy

[@cowlumbus]

Why is everything on the wrong side on the other side of the pond?

[@4444444441945]

Thank you imma give it a go and see

[@alexanderson7121]

Thank you!! I stared at the mechanism so many times trying to figure out how to adjust the height and now, having watched your video, I finally have a full cistern. I noticed from one of the comments that one person had a problem with the whole assembly turning and they ended up with a water leak. For the benefit of others I note that the clip is indeed quite stiff and needs a fair bit of force to move. So there is a risk of the whole assembly turning if it's not tight enough at the bottom of the cistern. Didn't happen to me but your millage may vary.

[@GeekStreet]

Thanks for the comment much appreciated.

[@blessandfavored5201]

Lou ipu

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

@@blessandfavored5201 allaluya

[@teresasaenz5644]

On the one cicular with the white &green button next to what you where showing on your video, turn off water flush toilet you can do a 1/4 turn and that part comes off you will see a lever on both sides they are most likely set on minimum levels just switch to med or high levels to get more water in toilet

[@TheKingofHowTos_TKHT]

CHEERS MATE!! I will try this with my very similar design Tuscany dual push-button... These are nice looking toilets with slow/quiet close seats, but the flushing mechanism has cost me HUNDREDS of dollars each time that I have to call the plumber to unclog my drains in my multi-units after my tenants clogged it... HEY GUYS, I have an easy idea on how to fix that overflow issue if you would like to get even more water in... Try the following, which I already know would work as a SMART/DEEP/THINKER/INNOVATOR as I... Solution: Purchase a compression-type rubber fitting with rings that allow you to attach via fasteners... Now attach a 1" (I am guessing that the over-flow is around 1"-2" pipe, so get one compression fitting just slightly wider to go around the over-flow pipe)... Tighten up snugly... VIOLA! You have successfully extended the overflow by another 4-6 inches. So now, you can adjust the height of your water even higher up to around 2"-3" higher or 8L-9L (this also depends on how high the mechanism would allow for you to adjust)... VIOLA! You should now have an even more stronger flush after this mod, assuming that the mechanism will allow you to adjust the height even higher... I will try this idea, and I should make a video about it one of these days... Good luck mates and tell me how this idea work (it should/will work as I am rather confident, except the mechanism doesn't allow you to adjust that high as this is the only restriction)....

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

Thats for that, pensive thoughts

[@stockholm9436]

Anyone know what type of cistern mechanism this is called? I'm trying to work out how to remove it without breaking it. Need to shift whole tank forward to put wall tiles behind

[@tiglen1]

Does anyone know how to increase the level of water in the toilet bowl itself in a toilet that has this flush mechanism? Adjusting the tank levels doesn't seem to affect it. It's too low currently.

[@rynolda]

did you figure this out?

[@tiglen1]

@@rynolda turns out that it's not ajustable in this sort of water saving loo!

[@mikeschiavoni5973]

@@tiglen1 not so water saving when you have to flush it ten times to dislodge a beached turd from the wall of the bowl. I hate this stupid toilet.

[@gauravr1796]

I'm looking for a solution how to reduce it. Right now it's too high lol

[@eldorado1244]

Excellent video l viewed several videos on this problem but yours will be the last one l have to watch..

[@GeekStreet]

Thanks for the comment much appreciated. Don't forget to like and subscribe!

[@eldorado1244]

l adjusted the water level like you shown in the video, found the clip in the back, and raised the bracket up and used the screw to do the final adjustment, l twisted off the part with the duel plungers and twisted it back on, filled the tank but both plungers dont go down, l did this several times can you suggest a fix? thanks

[@GeekStreetTravels]

Try flushing with the lid off there are 2 buttons just check if anything is getting in the way.

[@eldorado1244]

Geek Street Travels.. thanks for the reply, lve done that, maybe l will have to buy a new one THANKS

[@harmiantodedypandito6871]

great information.. but i have trouble in other.. i can't to open inside the tube because the tube full of material from dirty water..

[@GeekStreet]

+Harmianto Dedy Pandito i guess you mean where the waste goes right? If so you would probably have to remove all the screws holding the toilet in place and then remove the toilet.

[@nicholasadonis9893]

This video came in super handy, tho the state of my thumbs trying to unclick the button tells the real story! Does the clip need pushing back in again after or can it be left un-clicked? Having real trouble getting it clicked back again

[@GeekStreet]

Thanks for the comment, yes the clip should be returned to its original position.

[@nicholasadonis9893]

@@GeekStreet Ok. Will try again when my fingers/thumbs have recovered. Just feels so flimsy to give it much force so apprehensive it will break

[@rukonza5666]

You have to twist and unlock it, the you can lift it and adjust fill level. Just search how to adjust fill valve on youtube

[@hughreilly2023]

You're the best!

[@GeekStreet]

Thanks for the comment much appreciated. Don't forget to like and subscribe!

[@michelleford9951]

Thanks so much

[@GeekStreet]

You're welcome!

[@jonhunter8737]

I have one of these cisterns from Bath store. Bag of wank. Never has let enough water through. The kids block it probably once a month, the Mrs too. Only this morning, after finishing my night shift at 3 a m, did I have to unblock it again!!! By hand!! Still, stops me from biting my nails!!! Never knew about the adjustment clip, I have just twiddled with the cross headed nob thing. All to no avail. I will give it a whirl and see if it sends sufficient sewer wash down!

[@GeekStreet]

There are so complaints about this toilet....worst one you can buy.

[@zedman442]

Have gone through the evolution of these fill valves in my timline! Proper fiddly these days. Give me a bendy brass float valve any day of the week lol

[@michaelreading9296]

Thanks very helpful

[@GeekStreet]

Thanks for the comment. Don't forget to like and subscribe.

[@buz375]

On the bottom of the fill valve is another adjustment for the stem .

[@marilyn6068]

What about the refill tube? Is it necessary? I notice that you didnt put one on?

[@GeekStreet]

+Marilyn set the refill tube to max. My dual flush does the same type of flush for either flush. I'd rather not risk another blockage.

[@alesiabohannon1001]

L Pcszbdenebrbde xa Zezinho dom

[@marissastanacc]

i cant feel my fingertips after pushing that switch so hard. I literally feel like my fingers are falling off now'

[@vincentclark8386]

How in the world is your toilet working without the rubber hose connecting to the overflow tube?

[@Cishenbiz]

Hi where is this bought from?

[@positivevibes4646]

Next time you install a toilet dab a bit of silicone on the anchor screws holding the tank to the wall and let dry. This will keep them from rusting in the damp environment inside the tank. The silicone will easily peel off if you need to replace the toilet and the screws will be easier to remove since they won't be rusty.

[@GeekStreet]

Thanks for the tip much appreciated.

[@gchristodoulou100]

Good tip. This is a very real problem without the silicon.

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

Good vibes. Lol

[@xSirTemplaRx]

plumber made it sound like a complicated job, glad I watched this

[@GeekStreet]

Thanks for the comment, thats why plumbers are all rich!

[@jeniferflores3184]

Thanks for your tips now i adjust my toilet flush for 2 dipper of water. More save to water .. Thanks anyway

[@cijiwalker3603]

I got a brand new aquasorce dual flush it flushes fine for about 4 days and now it won't flush help

[@manofweed1]

It's the modern way. Your lucky it hasn't broken altogether after 4 days !

[@Dizzy7878]

I cannot get the clip to move! Is there a certain way of pushing it?? Thanks

[@GeekStreet]

If you feel to the left and right of the clip you should feel a gap and that's the give away to the direction. Let me know how you get on.

[@Dizzy7878]

Thanks for replying. I can see which way it should go but it just won't budge unfortunately.

[@GeekStreet]

Ok thats the same problem I had after repeatedly trying it moved.

[@Dizzy7878]

Yaay, after many failed attempts it finally moved and I now have a toilet that flushes decently! Many thanks for your helpful video :-)

[@GeekStreet]

Excellent glad the video helped. Hope you can support my channel by liking the video and subscribing to my channel!

[@michaelaplasway3155]

i get an empty response to the button when i press brand new uber haus dual flush toilet. Buttons wont work and toilet wont flush after initial fill up and connection of water. Take the lid off and press tbe button wkth my finger and it still doesnt flush? Im lost and losing it here

[@GeekStreet]

Do you have any other toilets in house with the same flush mechanism you could compare with?

[@kiheisun]

The water level in the bowl is what I'm trying to raise.

[@collywobblestheatreco.5661]

For some reason my flush mechanism on the lid doesn't reach the lower part.

[@GeekStreet]

+Carole Catherine maybe it's been cut too short.

[@ghostroyalflv6404]

Carole Catherine p

[@mariaobando6983]

Lástima q no lo haga en español

[@leegreveson]

ah but.... you're apparently conserving water with just 3 litres, caring for the environment etc... what they don't mention is, as they don't flush properly the first, second or third time, 12 litres later you might, just might, be successful clearing the bowl. This is a perfect example of form over function, just like low level shower trays, looks great in a brochure until you need to plumb it in. Keep up with the good tips anyway, I shall try this out in future.

[@GeekStreet]

Lee Greveson thanks for the comment. yeah it's crazy save water but spend 20mins trying to unblock the toilet....perhaps companies need to redesign the full flush!?

[@cocatfan]

Perhaps you are pooping bricks?

[@heyjohnsmith]

That bloody switch. I hurt my nail, and eventually managed to get it open with a screwdriver, I used so much force that once open the screwdriver hit the ceramic wall and cause a noticeable spark. Ridiculous design for a component that barely moves, I left it open and it still works. Don't bother closing it.

[@dekosobby]

I don't use gruise disgusting western rome water flash toilet 16 inch high.go green squat compost chamber I use under 20 daily

[@Fr.VeniceLAI]

Actually, can also just place an old coin or couple of them, on the top of the water level adjusting mechanism, to weigh it down a little, thus allowing more water filling in the cistern.

[@GeekStreet]

Good idea!

[@loveanimals-0197]

I tried this and after rotating the pipe water started leaking from the bottom of the tank. BS!

[@EbaleyTheRogue]

In other comments it was mentioned that the base could turn. I suggest that, after unclipping, care be taken not to rotate the assembly, but just to lift or lower it. I watched another vid, regarding replacing the o-ring gasket, and the concepts in that vid would be good to know before attempting this fix. It seems there are at least two generations of this assembly. One of them has side clips, near the base, keeping the unit atop the drain, while the other rotates, to affix/remove the unit. If yours is the latter type, it would be prone to loosening during this height-adjustment operation. I am about to dive into mine. My tank will not stop running, but it does not leak, which indicates to me I need to perform this height adjustment versus a gasket cleaning/replacement. I'll find out soon enough whether I have the clips or the rotate model. Here goes....

[@GeekStreet]

Good luck!

[@mr.b.w.3146]

Thanx, I will try that. Modern bogs and sinks etc. are useless. Like the comment below, 'form over function'. The Victorians had it right, the height of the cistern to cause the water to drop down and do its job. And mixer taps - what a lot of shite they can be.......The old ways are best.

[@GeekStreet]

Thanks for the comment, so true. I can't believe how badly designed these things are.

[@mr.b.w.3146]

@@GeekStreet; Yeah, with a mixer tap that was dripping slightly I tried to get the cartridge thingy out but would have had to destroy it in doing so, to try and match it up to the 4000 types out on the market! Easier to get a new tap.............Modern crap.

[@midlifecrisisbiker]

Yes I think the old cisterns were better

[@manofweed1]

Had ours in for about 45 years, with no trouble, maybe just changed one valve washer in all that time.

[@swamijik.5267]

Don't need to go through all the trouble. Just follow the simple direction that came with your new toilet from HD. One screw adjustment and a good flashlight.

[@zakariaelchafei8028]

You didn’t show us enough

[@gorgegutierrez1208]

Si fuera en español seria.mejor para entender mejor

[@benjamincase109]

Why the hell wouldn’t the factory already have it set to the highest water level out of the box?

[@GeekStreet]

Yeah so true

[@thegatheringqc8982]

You didn't even tell us if we're supposed to adjust it up or down in order to fill tank faster???

[@upton_ogood]

He was showing how to fill the cistern fuller, not faster.

[@upton_ogood]

Up for fuller.

[@GeekStreet]

Yes thats right!

[@shabirbablu3489]

Obesly you are a lot of expression and speaking of which I think

[@Cuteo2000]

This didn’t even help because we broke the toilet anyway😂

[@JacquesCukierkorn]

Aquasource is the worst toilet ever. Avoid

[@GeekStreet]

Thanks for the comment. Is this toilet that make?

[@lucynacebulak6564]

a9u

[@colonelbeatson6027]

us australians invented the dual flush toilet

[@stanislouse4168]

WTF???

[@SharimarSaggiash]

I have viewed as many videos on how to adjust the toilet tank water, since it was "fixed" by the "handyman" in the apartment complex I live, he has a very disgusting attitude and I had to put in a work order after another, he came and said the toilet wasn't running, here we go again he comes and fixes it, and now it won't flush now I'm pouring water on to it when flushing cause I don't want to call them again. I decided I was going to fix it myself and there is not a fucking fixing!

[@GeekStreet]

+Sharimar Saggiash oh no. So the handyman took it out?

[@mitchputerbaugh1940]

This toilet is the biggest piece of sh$t I have ever owned!

[@GeekStreet]

100% ... I really to regret buying it

[@monkeydad9714]

that did not help. terrible explanation