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The Fluidmaster model is 400UK073. which is the only one B&Q had in stock - it has a plastic thread. https://www.fluidmasteruk.com/products/bottom-entry-fill-valve-1-2-plastic-shank/ If I use silicone on the washer, do I let it dry before reinserting it into the cistern (the purpose being to...

Yes, the washer is on the Fluidmaster thread as per the instructions (cone down). But it's not keeping the leak out, and when I shine a light under the cistern, I can see it from above. There was a lot of black debris (probably rubber from the old washer), which I've tried to remove with a...

Hello, this is my first post so I hope I'm not breaking any rules by asking for help straight away. If you want a summary of the below - basically the filling valve hole at the bottom of my cistern is leaking despite trying 2 new and different types of filling valve. I think the hole has...