Recent content by chicanery

Thanks for that. The cistern has now stopped leaking of it's own accord. The stop cock has stepped it up a notch. As I don't have the tools to get sufficient leverage on the stop cock to tighten the packing nut I will probably have to call a plumber. Either that or cut out the partition...

My plumbing problems like to come in pairs...and just bfore I sell the house too! I have two problems at present. 1. I have an Ideal Standard toilet with a torbeck valve in it which is not working. The cistern currently overflows and pours water down the outside of the house. To stop...