What Cistern Do I have?
One of the most common questions we get from readers and potential customers is ‘what flush plate do I need’? , The question can always be solved with finding out what cistern you have.
This is not always easy.
If you moved into a property after the previous owner installed the cistern, you will have no idea what cistern and flush plate they installed.
This is also complicated by the fact that Geberit make 4 different ranges of cisterns.
And these 4 ranges of flush plates are not interchangable with other ranges.
Consequently , this means knowing that your cistern is Geberit doesn’t really help to pin point which flush plate you need.
Fortunately, there are things you can look for that will help you identify which range of Geberit cistern you have.
In this guide we are going to take you through a step by step look at how to identify if you have a Geberit Kappa cistern installed.
The Flush Plate
If your flush plate is still installed , this makes it very easy to know if it’s a Geberit Kappa cistern.
Firstly, The Kappa and Omega flush plates are the smallest in the Geberit Range.
With both being approx 21cm wide, this, makes them easily identifiable from the larger Sigma and Delta flush plates.
So just by establishing the size of the flush plate you are now down to 2 choices, Kappa or Omega.
To differentiate between these 2 ranges is now fairly straightforward as the designs of the plates are very different.
Let’s go through the details of each range of Kappa flush plates
Kappa 20
Made of ABS Plastic and with oval shaped flush buttons, this flush plate is the least expensive in the range.
Kappa 21
These flush plates sit in the middle of the price point and are almost identical in size to the Kappa 20, to within 0.1cm
- For Geberit UP cistern UP200
- For 2–volume flushing for use from above / front
Kappa 50
The most expensive in the range.The Kappa 50 is made of metal not plastic, It provides a more robust and higher quality flush plate.
What If I have no Flush Plate?
I have had emails from people who have no flush plate to check, so what do you do if you have no flush plate ?
Well fortunately there is still plenty you can look for even without the flush plate.
Spring Position
If the flush plate is missing and you still have the back plate visible, this is another great guide to identify if it’s a Geberit Kappa.
the spring is always on the left hand side of the back plate as you view it, unlike other Geberit ranges that are at the bottom of the back plate.
No Back Plate, No Problem
I have many emails with images asking if I could identify what cistern it was without both the back plate and the flush plate.
Fortunately , you still can even without these, the image below is one I received from someone looking for help.
You can see (1) , that the locking rods are held in by screws, this is unique to the Kappa cistern and will help you identify it .
Also, the flush rods and the cradle that holds the flush rods are a distinctive green side in the Kappa range (2)
You can also shine your torch to the back of the cistern
There should be a part code, which should be 109.205.00.1 , or a number in the same format xxx.xxx.xx.x
This number will identify which cistern you have, simply type that number into a search engine and it will show which cistern it is.
Summary
If you use these tips , you should now be able to identify if you have a Geberit Kappa cistern.
However should you need assistance in identifying which cistern you have , then don’t hesitate to contact us.
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