I tried closing an isolator valve which started leaking heavily through the shaft where you put the screwdriver through. It stops leaking when it's opened. The embossed arrow on the body is pointing against the flow. Will it be ok if i refit it the right way around or is it knackered?
Leaking isolator valve.
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It won't stop the leak turning it around thats the seal thats failed.
Yep it's knackered, this is a very common problem with these valves, most plumbers hold their breath when they have to turn them off
Thanks lads. Will see to getting it changed. Are there any alternatives?
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where is it ?
is it visable ie under a basin etc ?
is it visable ie under a basin etc ?
These work better, you can get 15mm and 22mm, blue or red http://www.screwfix.com/p/22mm-lever-ball-valve/38468
Hello seco, its under the sink in a cupboard so no aesthetic problem
As said use a lever valve or one of these.
better quality than those ball-o-fix valves
better quality than those ball-o-fix valves
Ballofix - like Hoover - is a generic term. It's used incorrectly for all isolating valves.
Not all vacuum cleaners are Hoover, just as not all isolating valves are Ballofix.
Get a real Ballofix and you get a 5 year guarantee.
Not all vacuum cleaners are Hoover, just as not all isolating valves are Ballofix.
Get a real Ballofix and you get a 5 year guarantee.
No but thats how people know them so we'll stick to it.
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