Leaking Flexi Fitting

[HERTS P&D]

JP, yes.

I have been to 100's of "it's leaking from under the cistern" jobs and it is always a faulty float valve. I just replace the float valve and job done. Any work carried out on the thread part of the float valve is a bodge and will end up being a 'go back'.

But you are the man for pumps!

Andy

 

[just pumps]

JP, yes.

I have been to 100's of "it's leaking from under the cistern" jobs and it is always a faulty float valve. I just replace the float valve and job done. Any work carried out on the thread part of the float valve is a bodge and will end up being a 'go back'.

But you are the man for pumps!

Andy

Well thanks for the bottom line, as to the rest all I`ll say is that all parts used are plumbing parts used in a standard way so nothing has been adapted to suit and I`ve used this method to cure leaking fill valve stems for around 18yrs and never had a problem unless the stem is truly buggered. Each to there own bearing in mind we are helping a DIYer here.

 

[Razor900]

Very often there is a split in the actual thread on the plastic so no remaking the joint will help.

I'm with the majority here. Especially because it's a DIYer, let's make life as easy as possible for them

 

[just pumps]

Very often there is a split in the actual thread on the plastic so no remaking the joint will help.

I'm with the majority here. Especially because it's a DIYer, let's make life as easy as possible for them

I agree re the split in the stem, that is time for a new valve and anything attempt to fix it would be a bodge and a waste of time. However IF the cistern has to removed from the pan in order to fit the new valve then we risk opening another can of worms do we not and the parts come to less than £8.

 

[durhamplumber]

It's been ptfe'd to feck

It's definitely cross threaded...

Specsavers job if you cannot see that is cross threaded...those plastic fittings are total sh....te

 

[Razor900]

I agree re the split in the stem, that is time for a new valve and anything attempt to fix it would be a bodge and a waste of time. However IF the cistern has to removed from the pan in order to fit the new valve then we risk opening another can of worms do we not and the parts come to less than £8.

That's a side entry ballvalve and the retaining nut is clearly visible in the picture. Why would you remove the cistern??

 

[just pumps]

That's a side entry ballvalve and the retaining nut is clearly visible in the picture. Why would you remove the cistern??

In this case yes.

 

[fixitflav]

Very often there is a split in the actual thread on the plastic so no remaking the joint will help.

I've known female plastic fittings split, but not male parts. Not that I've worked on many.

I agree it's likely cross-threaded, if so it could be because the white box thing (flushing mech?) makes it hard to line up.
It's a good bet grandadt has plenty of time on his hands. He could at least try removing the flexi nut and PTFE and check the rubber washer is OK. Then slacken the plastic nut so he can align things properly and refit, being careful not to cross-thread. 10-15 minutes work. If it's not a success he hasn't lost anything, he can replace the valve then.

 

[grandadt]

Replaced float valve with one that had brass shank. All ok now.

 

[just pumps]

Replaced float valve with one that had brass shank. All ok now.

Oh well it`s your money.

 

[HERTS P&D]

Replaced float valve with one that had brass shank. All ok now.

'I love it when a plan comes together.'

Andy

 

[dilalio]

Oh well it`s your money.

... And ceiling, carpet, flooring etc etc...

 

[just pumps]

... And ceiling, carpet, flooring etc etc...

Ok, so we are going to disagree again then.

 

[HERTS P&D]

JP, stop digging.

Andy

 

[just pumps]

JP, stop digging.

Andy