We have tried to replace the washer - no result... we have also now installed a new " Torbeck" type valve - still no better...
Up until a couple of weeks ago the cistern filled at an acceptable speed. The pressure to the cistern and the rest of the house is good. There is some water hammer when the cold taps in the bathroom are turned off quickly. Any advice will be greatfully recieved. Thanks.
2007-04-13 08:42:26 · 11 answers · asked by LOUISE C 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Could be buildup in the water supply tube, or possibly a bad supply valve. A Torbeck valve is the fill valve I assume. Can you get a Fluidmaster fill valve? If so put that in.
Hope this helped a little, good luck!
2007-04-13 08:49:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you changed to a Torbeck valve, did you put the water back on fully. If you have, then turn the water back off, and undo the filler pipe to the Tobeck valve and check that there is no dirt etc. lodged in the end of the pipe. When refitted, Remove Torbeck valve and let water from the filler pipe run into cistern to see if you have enough pressure. If you have, then the fault is in the Torbeck Valve.
2007-04-14 00:58:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried emptying the system and removing all the airlocks? Air locks are usually the cause of water hammer.
Do you live in a "limed" water area? The inside of the pipe to the cistern may be blocked slightly.
Is the BALL arm set right, does the cistern fill faster if you submerge the ball?
Get your guy to have another go!
2007-04-13 08:58:48 · answer #3 · answered by ~☆ Petit ♥ Chou ☆~ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Fill valves usually come with a high (mains water) pressure inlet interchangeable with a low (water tank) pressure inlet. If your cistern fills from the low pressure system from a water tank and you installed the high pressure inlet to the valve then the water will take ages to fill.
2007-04-13 08:59:01 · answer #4 · answered by Alan C 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My toilet cistern won't fill until I have turned the cold tap on at the wash basin, so I think it must be pressure. Your problem sounds similar
2007-04-13 08:47:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
the cistern should be adjustable from inside, if it was already adjusted, u probably gotta turn the valve (stop ****)on the outside to the fullest. dat should enable the water to flow faster. if there aint any valve, probably its time to change the main water pipes to a larger diameter.
2007-04-13 08:58:14 · answer #6 · answered by sapphire 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Someone has top decked you ie the art of doing a dump in the cistern, usually done by a family member who can't stand the sight of you.
2007-04-13 08:46:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋
hi Lorraine. that is the diaphragm washer on your inlet valve that has became itself interior out with the help of the years and utilization. They value some pence and a couple of minutes to regulate. in case you comprehend a thanks to do it it really is. BB.
2016-11-23 17:36:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is the wall valve open all the way?
2007-04-13 08:51:23 · answer #9 · answered by Beau D. Satva 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Dump your boyfriend !!
I put in a whole central heating system in myself, just by reading the instructions that came with the boiler. You boyfriend is clearly inadequate.
2007-04-13 08:52:53 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋