Torbeck toilet valve

AndyPRK · 13 Dec 2014

Has anyone fitted one of these ?

Shouldn't there be a bigger hole here to allow the tit to stick out and then be pressed in by the float arm.

Is this manufactured wrong or does it work off air pressure ?

Thanks

AndyPRK · 13 Dec 2014

http://www.fluidmasteruk.com/our-products/fill-valves/torbeckr-bottom-entry.html

Newboy · 13 Dec 2014

looks ok to me - not the best floatvalve in the world though!

AndyPRK · 13 Dec 2014

How does it work then ?

longdogs · 13 Dec 2014

As the float rises, it shuts off the water supply

AndyPRK · 13 Dec 2014

Right best get my drill out

JohnD · 13 Dec 2014

I've used them for about 20 years, they are extremely quiet (sometime you get one that buzzes as it shuts, email the manufacturers and they will post you a modified part)

they are quite prone to grid or scale, in which case you dismantle and wash in clean water. I have only ever had that happen after working on the supply pipe or cold tank. When fitting one, let the pipe gush for a minute or so first to wash out any loose particles. There is a tiny stainless pin that goes through the white grommet in the black diaphragm. You will need a torch to see it.

It is often said that the newer Fluidmasters are more reliable.

AndyPRK · 13 Dec 2014

Thanks for the reply. This one has a filter in the stem.

Ironically I'm fitting this one to replace a very noisy valve.

I think the metal bit has been replaced with plastic

Gasguru · 13 Dec 2014

It's an equilibrium type valve...whatever you do don't start drilling holes in them.

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Torbeck toilet valve

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