got a strange request for help.
working on an old toilet, with very limited access to pipework (pub toilet) all that needs replacing is the float valve.
trouble is, standard plastic and brass offset float valves that 4 plumbers merchants stock, are all too short at the thread at the bottom.
the thread from the piece/lip that fits at the bottom of the tank measures 48cm, the common ones available are all 40cm
ive tried using a tap fitting extension piece, this makes it half an inch too long and will not seal no matter what i try, ive asked if the merchants can order a longer threaded one for me, they all look at me as if im talking chinese!
cutting and extending the pipework would be very difficult, as access to it is extremely limited, and i only have an elbow with a tap connector fitted sticking out of a tiled wall.
easy job, just pop in a new float valve and the leaking overflow problem is fixed... but can i find one anywhere? no
any help would be most welcome, thankyou for your time.
Deano....
working on an old toilet, with very limited access to pipework (pub toilet) all that needs replacing is the float valve.
trouble is, standard plastic and brass offset float valves that 4 plumbers merchants stock, are all too short at the thread at the bottom.
the thread from the piece/lip that fits at the bottom of the tank measures 48cm, the common ones available are all 40cm
ive tried using a tap fitting extension piece, this makes it half an inch too long and will not seal no matter what i try, ive asked if the merchants can order a longer threaded one for me, they all look at me as if im talking chinese!
cutting and extending the pipework would be very difficult, as access to it is extremely limited, and i only have an elbow with a tap connector fitted sticking out of a tiled wall.
easy job, just pop in a new float valve and the leaking overflow problem is fixed... but can i find one anywhere? no
any help would be most welcome, thankyou for your time.
Deano....
