How do I clean the filter on a Roca dual flush toilet? I have been told this will stop water continually leaking into the toilet bowl. Thanks
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oilman said:
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beat meThe water is running into the toilet bowl all the time - I think it's called ghost-flushing. There's no blockage but the man in the shop where it came from said to clean the filter as we live in a hard water area. The instructions given to do this were a bit vague and we don't want to break anything.
Will go to the shop for a demonstration at the weekend
Will go to the shop for a demonstration at the weekend
My toilet has just developed the same problem, and yes it's a push button flush.
Come on guys, if you know how to fix the damn thing, let us know.
Come on guys, if you know how to fix the damn thing, let us know.
First step - take off the cistern lid.
Actually there's a prior step - ignore the idiotic advice from joe-90.
Next - look at the water level. Is it higher than the top of the flush valve and therefore overflowing over the top? If so then the float valve isn't shutting off, in which case service or replace it.
If the level is not higher, i.e. water isn't overflowing, then the flush valve isn't sealing.
Either of these can be caused by grit/debris. If the flush valve isn't new, then the sealing washer/flap can harden and spoil the ability to seal. If you know what make it is then the chances are you can get a replacement seal. If not, then I'd cut my losses and fit a new one of a known make.
Let us know what you find.
Actually there's a prior step - ignore the idiotic advice from joe-90.
Next - look at the water level. Is it higher than the top of the flush valve and therefore overflowing over the top? If so then the float valve isn't shutting off, in which case service or replace it.
If the level is not higher, i.e. water isn't overflowing, then the flush valve isn't sealing.
Either of these can be caused by grit/debris. If the flush valve isn't new, then the sealing washer/flap can harden and spoil the ability to seal. If you know what make it is then the chances are you can get a replacement seal. If not, then I'd cut my losses and fit a new one of a known make.
Let us know what you find.
1 You can check if it is a a leaking inlet by removing the cistern cover and gradually adding water (use a glass/cup etc). You should be able to add a few inches of water until the overflow activates.
2 If you put some coloured toilet cleanser around the bowl, you will probably see trace ripples to indicate that it is the washer on the flushing mechanism leaking - try cleaning it up and also the cistern where it seats.
3 A 'new' problem I have found is that it seems OK but when I screw in the cistern flushing screw, this can activate the flow of water into the bowl (presumably by exerting pressure onto the flushing mechanism). Has anyone else experienced this and how can it be cured except by hacksawing off the screw end or only partially tightening the screw ?
2 If you put some coloured toilet cleanser around the bowl, you will probably see trace ripples to indicate that it is the washer on the flushing mechanism leaking - try cleaning it up and also the cistern where it seats.
3 A 'new' problem I have found is that it seems OK but when I screw in the cistern flushing screw, this can activate the flow of water into the bowl (presumably by exerting pressure onto the flushing mechanism). Has anyone else experienced this and how can it be cured except by hacksawing off the screw end or only partially tightening the screw ?
No - I'm not the Op (who I hope has now resolved his problem),
My remarks re the screw on the cistern lid promoting the apparent slight raising of the washer on the flushing mechanism are a new slant on this and I would be grateful for any advice.
My remarks re the screw on the cistern lid promoting the apparent slight raising of the washer on the flushing mechanism are a new slant on this and I would be grateful for any advice.
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