Float Valve - Cistern

[tsomo2000]

Hi All

I have fitted a new float valve in my cistern as the old was was over filling. However i am having trouble getting the rubber washer on the bottom of the float valve shaft to seat correctly (when i tighten both the feed and float nut i get a water leak).

When i installed the valve i noticed that the hole in the bottom of the cistern where the float shaft sits, there was a piece of 'neutral' electrical sleeving curled in a circular shape around the edge of the hole, therefore making the hole slightly smaller (a home made bodged DIY fix by the last owner no doubt).

Does anyone have any thoughts on how to make this hole water tight. I have installed the float as per the instructions and have been reluctant to over tighten any nuts as i dont want to crack/shread the plastic thread shaft.

Thanks

Alex

 

[kevplumb]

conical washer

the sleeving was to centre the tail in the hole btw

 

[tsomo2000]

thanks for the quick response!

Will either of these do the trick? (it will of course be dependant on the size of the hole in the cistern).

http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav.j...efview=search&ts=1257418250865&isSearch=false

http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav.j...efview=search&ts=1257418251041&isSearch=false

 

[kevplumb]

they are donut washers they fit between the cistern and pan

you have the right idea though

you should be able to get one at a plumbers merchant

 

[Rico99]

Kev,

Your pic looks like a donut washer tho !!

Rico

 

[kevplumb]

yeah i know best one i could find

like these only rubber

 

[Rico99]

Kev,

I know what you mean, just tried finding the right one can't see a pic anywhere, lol

Rico