Valsir Tropea2 Pneumatic to Mechanical Conversion Kit

This conversion kit is a problem-solver for older Sydney apartments, but it requires precise identification before purchase.

3 Non-Negotiable Rules for this Kit:

1. Strictly Legacy Tropea2 Only: This kit only fits the Valsir Tropea2 cistern manufactured between 2004 and 2012. It will not fit modern Tropea S, Winner, or Block systems.

2. New Push Plate Required: Because you are removing the pneumatic air lungs, your existing air-driven button will no longer function. You must purchase a compatible mechanical Valsir flush plate alongside this kit to actuate the flush rods.

3. This Is a Complex Retrofit: Converting an in-wall cistern mechanism through the small inspection hole behind the button plate is a tight, intricate job.

Why Convert From Pneumatic to Mechanical?

If your Tropea2 cistern was installed over a decade ago, the internal pneumatic seals, bellow lungs, or lines can degrade, leading to a weak flush or a button that sticks.

• Direct Drive Reliability: Mechanical systems replace air pressure with solid, physical rods. When you press the button, the rod directly lifts the flush valve—eliminating the risk of air leaks or pressure loss forever.

• Restores Original Flush Power: By updating the internal carriage to a mechanical lift, you ensure your toilet achieves its full structural flush velocity every single time.

• Preserves the Wall: This kit allows you to fix a failing 2004–2012 cistern directly through the button fascia opening, saving you from smashing tiles or breaking into the wall cavity to replace the entire tank.

Don’t Guess Your Spare Parts—Let Us Verify It

Because getting this wrong means buying a plate and kit that won’t fit your wall, we strongly advise against ordering blindly.

• Send Us Your Photos: Before hitting checkout, take a clear photo of your current external flush plate, note down its rough dimensions (Width x Height), and email it to our team or bring it into our Mascot flagship.

• Exclusive Knowledge: As Sydney’s dedicated supplier of Valsir technology, we can look at your button design and instantly tell you if your in-wall tank is a 2004–2012 Tropea2 or a different generation. | Need Professional Advice? Speak directly to our technical team in Mascot. We can map out the exact conversion components so your plumber can complete the job smoothly on the first visit.

• Q: Can I keep my old pneumatic button if I change the inside to mechanical?

  • A: No. A pneumatic button relies on compression to push air through a tube. A mechanical system requires a button plate with physical levers that push mechanical rods. The two systems are completely incompatible.

• Q: How do I know if I have a Tropea2 from 2004–2012?

  • A: If your bathroom was built or renovated during this period and features a Valsir button, it is highly likely a Tropea2. However, plate styles changed across those years—sending us a photo of the button plate is the fastest way to verify.

• Q: Is this kit genuine?

  • A: Yes, this is an official factory-engineered Valsir modification kit imported straight from Italy, ensuring the materials match the exact tolerances of your original cistern tank.