2 SIMPLE QUESTIONS! FLOAT VALVE AND BASIN TAP!!!!

[stevehayes]

2 little questions' that are probably nothing really but are bugging me!! Firstly I replaced the siphon in my close-coupled WC and after re-connecting the float valve (part 3 bottom entry) after every flush it drips a tiny bit every 20 seconds or so. Is this just wear and tear on the float valve. It's not really annoying but just wondered if I had damamged it by removing it?

Secondly, I am trying to remove 2 taps from my pedestal basin. They are quarter turn type but pillar taps. I can undo the tap connector but cannot undo and won't be able to re-tihgten the backnut properley as I cannot get my adjustable spanner underneath the tight space between the basin/back nut! Is it possible to buy a short handled spanner/wrench that actually opens up to at least a5mm/1/2 inch or even 3/4inc??

Thanks all!!

 

[cornishman]

Beg, borrow, steal or buy a basin wrench, available from most toolstores.


This link is to Toolstation, others are available.
http://www.toolstation.com/messages.html?code=26461&mainWin=1


John

 

[stevehayes]

of course!!! why didn't i think of that!! feel such an idiot now-a basin wrench specially made for the job!! thanks for the link and for reminding me!

 

[cornishman]

of course!!! why didn't i think of that!! feel such an idiot now-a basin wrench specially made for the job!! thanks for the link and for reminding me!

We all do it!

John

 

[stevehayes]

Do you also think I should buy a new plastic bottom entry float valve or will my current one be OK?? Why is it dripping slowly every 20 seconds or so-did I damage it or is it wear and tear?!! It is bugging me!

 

[Bahco]

Try adjusting the plastic screw or replace the washer .

 

[stevehayes]

i adjusted the screw and it stops. It's only a slow drip and not constant, it was just bugging me! I might just buy a new float valve for 4-5 quid at the weekend for peace of mind!!!!

 

[Bahco]

Replace the washer .

 

[stevehayes]

It xdoesn't have a washer!!!-it's a diaphragm type (part 3-plastic)!!! But i cleaned it out and everything and it's ok, just a few minor drips every now and then. It'll be quicker to just put a new part 3 in instead of seraching for the correct type diaphragm!!!!!