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when you fill it up and lift the float it waits a few seconds then closes off the water this is on both the brand new torbeck valves, not sure about tying it up will try that over weekend as not at home. It has an internal overflow but water stops way before its able to go out and loose the...

Oh how can i overcome the problem and is there another valve i could use Cheers

yes is mains fed and reading over 4 bar, will this be the cause of the problem....

I couldnt see it letting in water to the bowl unless its doing it very slow so as cant be seen

I have a problem that i dont know if its suppose to be like it or not. Fitted a torbeck bottom entry valve in my cistern. once the water comes to required level the valve shuts off the water as normal, then after about 1 minute it starts hissing again and lets a small amount of water in again...

mate your a hero, they even got a website... :)

Posted: Tue May 02, 2006 2:48 pm Post Subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- So for all you powerflushing people i am after a new flushing machine, is there any reccommendations. My obvious choice is the kamco, (and dont even say the...

So for all you powerflushing people i am after a new flushing machine, is there any reccommendations. My obvious choice is the kamco, (and dont even say the ones that have the same motor as them as they are rubbish) So what have you got, any good and reliable... :)

powerflush at £500 who quoted you that? thats very expensive.. how many rads do you have... I spose if is definitely sludge is the cause then i would say go for the full power flush but not at 500 notes, look around i would expect to pay 200-300 and would take around half to a full day to do...

yes i have tried 3 in my home town and nothing, they say they dont stock them. Thats why i was trying online and...... I will look through yellow pages today see and give a few a call that i haven't been to.

I have looked everywhere for tap bodies to fix leaking taps, like the ceramic quarter turn ones, I mean should i decide to replace the whole lot (internal brass body )rather than just the washers etc. Does anyone know where i can get these and tap spares like the ceramic discs and washers for...

Watched the video and was well impressed and for the cost i ordered one to give it a try..

Thanks all... Have a lot of good advice here, i will be trying it all out when i do my shower and bath. I really like the idea of the fugi tools, if all gets a bit messy i may have to try that.. Thanks again its been great help. 8)

What a messy job. Is there any tools or advice for applying this stuff and getting a perfect finish. I have tried plastic gloves, spitting on it to smooth out (not nice when you eat a load) lol Anyway there has gotta be a better way, whats your secrets to that perfect sealant (straight...

did you clean all other pipework trap and waste etc..

Cheers mate... dont suppose any cure then?

What is the cause of cloudy water... When the cold tap is turned on the water is cloudy for a few seconds then its fine and clear. What is it and is there anything to stop it??

Oh a quick one would it be ok to freeze the pipe rather than drain down or may this cause problems with the new valve

Softus Thanks for the very informative reply mate and to all others that had a go, I will try all that later and let you know the outcome, I am a training plumber so will probably be back more than not to pick your brains if thats ok with you lot.. Many thanks :lol:

Hi. I have a problem basically when my hot water comes on so does my central heating radiators, and they wont turn off... its running on a sealed system with 2 port valves. Would it be one of the valves stuck or damaged?? how can i check??