Overflow from attic leaking
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That part 55538 is £4 from toolstation. Presumably I'm turning off the water supply, unscrewing the old one, putting in the new one, cleaning out any debris (fishing net) and shut it up and leave it alone?
If it's no more difficult than that then £50/60 seems a bit of a luxury. I am mainly apprehensive about 1) spiders, 2) spiders and 3) spiders. Oh and 4) ruining the plumbing and ceiling. and 5) spiders.
My opinion is: man up and give it a go (and have a plumber's number on standby). How does that sound?
If it's no more difficult than that then £50/60 seems a bit of a luxury. I am mainly apprehensive about 1) spiders, 2) spiders and 3) spiders. Oh and 4) ruining the plumbing and ceiling. and 5) spiders.
My opinion is: man up and give it a go (and have a plumber's number on standby). How does that sound?
You'll need an adjustable spanner for the pipe connection, and a large pair of slip joint pliers to tighten up the plastic backnuts......plus a fibre washer for the connector (available in packs - toolstation will fix you up).
As your tank has its own isolator its not as if you'll be without any water if you get it wrong!
Why not buy the valve, study how the thing works, and then decide whether to give it a go? Make sure the valve is installed so the float falls vertical, not at an angle....
Worry ye not about the spiders - they've headed off to Tenerife for the winter
John
As your tank has its own isolator its not as if you'll be without any water if you get it wrong!
Why not buy the valve, study how the thing works, and then decide whether to give it a go? Make sure the valve is installed so the float falls vertical, not at an angle....
Worry ye not about the spiders - they've headed off to Tenerife for the winter
John
Spiders mean its not damp, always a good sign. If you really want to scare them off, throw a handful of pine cones up there. Apparently spiders will not go in any room with a pine cone in each corner!
If you really want to scare them off, throw a handful of pine cones up there. Apparently spiders will not go in any room with a pine cone in each corner! Sponsored Links
I've never believed that about the pine cones and I'm not about to start! It's only that it's very tight in the attic (you can't stand) and I don't want to come face to face with a big hairy one in such a tight confine.
Anyway, last question then: If I were to get a plumber in, would it be better to replace the whole tank or just the valve.
John's making me think it's beyond my abilities again...
Anyway, last question then: If I were to get a plumber in, would it be better to replace the whole tank or just the valve.
John's making me think it's beyond my abilities again...
I can't see from the pics if the tank is a metal one, fibreglass or plastic - but if its a metal one its sure to be past its sell by date.....
Hey I'm not trying to put you off DIY and saving pots of munny....
Hugh clearly has a direct line to arachnids regarding the pine cones (maybe they have their own 'website' ) but with a dab of Chanel No 19 behing the proboscis and a little lippo they're quite sweet really.
John
Hey I'm not trying to put you off DIY and saving pots of munny....
Hugh clearly has a direct line to arachnids regarding the pine cones (maybe they have their own 'website'
) but with a dab of Chanel No 19 behing the proboscis and a little lippo they're quite sweet really.John
Osma Fibreglass..I`d lay the price of a Part 2 float valve on itI can't see from the pics if the tank is a metal one, fibreglass or plastic - but if its a metal one its sure to be past its sell by date.....
Hey I'm not trying to put you off DIY and saving pots of munny....
Hugh clearly has a direct line to arachnids regarding the pine cones (maybe they have their own 'website'
John
If I were to guess, I'd say it was some kind of fibreglass/plastic.
Last questions: Any reason to not get it from Screwfix? Is this the one? And do I want a green or red fibre washer?
Last questions: Any reason to not get it from Screwfix? Is this the one? And do I want a green or red fibre washer?
Thats the one...the fibre washers are usually red, but I get a few different sizes 'just in case' .
John
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