Ideal Standard Inlet Diaphragm Washer Kit — Armitage Shanks Ballvalve Repair

Ideal Standard Inlet Diaphragm Washer Kit — Armitage Shanks Ballvalve Repair

YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE THE INLET VALVES, THEY ARE THERE FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES

Features

This genuine Ideal Standard inlet valve repair kit is an all-in-one service pack engineered to fix noisy, slow-filling, or continuously running toilet cisterns. Packed with authentic factory components, this 5-piece renewal kit targets the internal wear points of standard Armitage Shanks and Ideal Standard bottom or side-entry fill valves. It contains a newly designed, smooth rubber main diaphragm washer featuring a white plastic insert. This updated washer directly replaces the older, obsolete rubber design that featured a red plastic centre insert, restoring a tight hydraulic seal and quiet, reliable tank-filling performance.

• Genuine Ideal Standard / Armitage Shanks spare parts ensure a factory seal
• Upgraded smooth rubber diaphragm replaces the obsolete red-insert version
• Comprehensive 5-piece kit completely Overhauls worn cistern inlet valves
• Includes a rubber ‘bullet’ washer, blue flow restrictor, and internal mesh filter
• Supplied with an extra 1/2″ coupling washer and clear step-by-step instructions
• Budget-friendly maintenance pack avoids replacing the entire plastic valve housing

Technical

• Brand: Ideal Standard (Also fits Armitage Shanks)
• Part Number: SV90167
• Product Type: Toilet Inlet / Fill Valve Diaphragm Service Repair Kit
• Kit Components: 5 Pieces (Main Diaphragm, Bullet Washer, Flow Restrictor, Mesh Filter, 1/2″ Sealing Washer)
• Main Diaphragm Design: Smooth Rubber with White Plastic Insert (Supercedes red-insert models)
• Sealing Washer Size: 1/2″ Internal Diameter
• Inclusions: Full Installation Instructions
• Exclusions: Plastic inlet valve assemblies are shown in listings strictly for visual reference
• Compatibility: Standard Ideal Standard and Armitage Shanks diaphragm-style quiet fill valves

Details

Mineral scale deposits and constant water pressure degrade the rubber diaphragm inside toilet inlet valves over time. The worn rubber weakens, developing tiny ridges or stretch marks that let water hiss, whistle, or trickle continuously into the overflow pipe. Many homeowners panic when they find their old diaphragm has a red insert and bumpy surface, thinking a matching spare parts kit no longer exists. They worry they must cut out and replace the whole inlet valve, risking major leaks behind the tiling.

Installing this genuine Ideal Standard inlet valve repair kit completely eliminates these filling noises and worries. The upgraded white-insert diaphragm features a completely smooth surface profile custom-engineered by the manufacturer to seal much more reliably than the old red version. Dropping in these five fresh internal seals stops running water instantly without changing the valve body itself. You fix your slow-filling cistern in minutes, save money on water bills, and keep your bathroom bone dry.