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    Overflow in main water tank

    Ah, okay - will do. THANKS!
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    Overflow in main water tank

    Cheers - again! What is an HP *part* ball valve? Just a HP ball valve?
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    Overflow in main water tank

    So I need a pressure reducing valve, a high pressure valve, spare washers and a 6" copper float. If that lot doesn't fix it ...... Cheers :wink:
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    Overflow in main water tank

    Ah, okay - many thanks (yet again) to you and everyone else for your help. I'll see what I can get in terms of a new high pressure valve, spare washers and a 6" copper float. Fingers crossed. Got to say a big thank you to everyone for the help and advice given. Cheers and beers!
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    Overflow in main water tank

    Thanks to Rico99 and doitall for the replies and advice given above. For the life of me, I can't see the difference between...
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    Overflow in main water tank

    Thanks, but I don't know what that means. I found these online: http://www.screwfix.com/prods/11518/Plumbing/Toilet-Fittings/Float-Valve-Part-2-?cm_mmc=NexTag-_-Plumbing-_-Toilet%20Fittings-_-Float%20Valve%20Part%202%20%22&source=aw#...
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    Overflow in main water tank

    Cheers - should I be looking for something with a different part number then?
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    Overflow in main water tank

    Do these pics help? Many thanks
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    Overflow in main water tank

    I'll take some more snaps.....
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    Overflow in main water tank

    Here are some pics (click to enlarge) of the thing I keep replacing: The part on the left hand side of this picture isn't usually replaced. I just unscrew the nut and put the 3 other bits (as a single unit) on the right hand side of the picture onto the existing thread/nut which is...
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    Overflow in main water tank

    You got me! It was the quickest way to cure the problem each time - even if it was only a temporary fix. Been so busy with other stuff, I didn't have time to do anything else. Now finally trying to get a bit of sanity and looking for a longer cure. But sure - been insane the last couple of...
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    Overflow in main water tank

    It came as a complete unit .... screw the old one off, screw the new one on.
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    Overflow in main water tank

    I *believe* it is a high pressure valve .... its what the plumbers said was needed!
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    Overflow in main water tank

    Thanks. I have bent the arm, but it still doesn't shut off. Will get the float you suggest and try that. I live in a rural village ... maybe the pressure varies a lot ... similar to the livestock troughs you mentioned. Cheers
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    Overflow in main water tank

    Thanks for the suggestion. The pipework is secured to a wooden frame and is fairly rigid, so I don't *think* that's an issue. Cheers
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