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how can i make my toilet syphon flush without pumping it?

My syphon tiolet will only flush after repeated pumping actions on the handle. This has been an on going problem and i have replaced the syphon that sits in the cystern but still this did not solve the problem. what is wrong please help.
Leigh.Barss@blueyonder.co.uk, June 2007
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ian.s is correct get another syphon they are not expensive - get a good look at it then trot off to the merchants to get the same type - they are usually quite easy to change
good luck

dave broadbent, June 2007
you must have a slight hole in the diaphragm in the syphon.Replace the diaphragm or another syphon

ian.s 1962, June 2007

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