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Dandy

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Posted: 06/11/08 06:18am Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

I think the pull levers on my toilet are backwards.

All the previous trailers I owned always had the first lever so you could put water in the bowl and the second lever opens the flapper.

I just noticed this the other day, but the first lever opens the flapper and the second one puts in the water.

If this is wrong, how do I fix it?


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Posted: 06/11/08 06:23am Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

Mine is different.

BUT, does your second handle always trigger the first? In other does the way yours is currently setup mean that you cannot add water without also opening the flapper?

If not, I wouldn't worry about which did what.

If so, I wouldn't have a clue how to reverse it as a DIY project.


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Posted: 06/11/08 06:29am Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

What brand and model?


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Dandy

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Posted: 06/11/08 06:36am Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

When you pull the second handle the first goes with it.

So you see my problem. It is impossible to fill the bowl with water using the handles.

I have no clue on the model. I will try to get it tonight and re-post.

Someone told me it may be as simple as reversing the levers inside the toilet.

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Posted: 06/11/08 06:41am Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

does the handle raise up to fill bowl?........





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From the description, the toilet sounds like it's a Thetford Aqua Magic. That being the case, the levers are reversed. The first thing to do is open the flap and stuff a plastic bag into the hole. There will be springs and things that will jump down that hole. There's several Phillips head screws under and around the upper assembly. After these are removed, the upper assembly lifts off. Be careful because the actuator arm is the first assembly with parts that might jump down the hole. Then, you will have access to the lever assembly. It will be a case of repair or replace. While your at it, replace the ball valve. It's the first part at the water line. Hope this helps and best of luck.


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