Re: remote flush cistern

[Nigel Orr <nigel.orr@xxxxxxx>]

At 14:24 13/03/00 -0000, you wrote:
>> I want to place my toilet cistern in the loft above the toilet pan
>> downstairs and need some way to flush it.

I presume you've looked into the appropriate choice of pan etc- AIUI (and I
don't understand much about it!), certain pans are designed for
high-mounted cisterns, and others need the tank to be closer to avoid
splashing or similar problems... as most cisterns are close-coupled, or
just above the pan, you might not have many to choose from...

>> I wondered if you knew of any way to do this via a switch or
remote to
>> control it, and mechanism (valve with timer) to control the flush.

I'm not aware of a way to automate the actual flush, using a standard
cistern, but the filling is easily automated- most commercial premises have
a little PIR-based system that starts filling the cistern when someone
comes near the urinals, and continues until it self-flushes.  Have a look
for a phone number on a little control box on the wall next time you are in
a public loo :-)  The same folk might have something that will suit your
needs more exactly...

I presume there's a good reason why Stuart's idea of a long chain is not
suitable?  Maybe a long chain and a solenoid for that automation option?
It'd be nice to be able to flush it if you have a power cut, remember :)

Nigel


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