overflow pipes

[learner123]

Hi Guys

Can anyone tell me why i have water coming out of overflow pipes when im not even using the water.

Im on economy 7 if that help's

Many thanks in advance

 

[gas4you]

if you have a cold tank in loft then it will probably be the ball valve gone so the tank will keep filling up regardless of use. usually more noticable overnight/early morning.

 

[learner123]

I live in a ground floor flat and the water tank is right behind the bath level to to hieght of the bath.

Would this be the same case.


thanks

 

[Softus]

1. Open lid of cistern.
2. Observe level of water.
3. If level is up to overflow, then replace float valve.

 

[learner123]

Thanks Guy's

I will try, It is in a small cupboard not sure i can see inside tank.
Probably be easier to replace the tank.LOL

 

[gas4you]

You may be able to hear ball valve running/hissing or dripping continuously

 

[Bahco]

Probably be easier to replace the tank.

Probably not as access is normally restricted.

Try adjusting the ball valve first so that flow cuts off 2 ins below overflow pipe

 

[Softus]

Try adjusting the ball valve first so that flow cuts off 2 ins below overflow pipe

Then go back next week and replace the float valve.

 

[Bahco]

Then go back next week and replace the float valve.

Could well be an option but worth a try

 

[learner123]

Thanks everyone,

Going to try and do as youv'e said.

Thanks for all the posts

 

[learner123]

Thanks Guy's

Wasn't any room to see into the the tank as the door frame was in the way.
pulled up the ball valve and hissing stopped. not to sure how long it will last, Water has stopped coming out of the pipe, YAY.

Cant see how i am going to change it when it comes to it due to lack of working space.

Cheers

 

[Softus]

You could get the builder back to do it, or claim from him the cost of getting some kind of pixie to do it?

How old is the flat?

 

[learner123]

I bought it from the council,
It used to be a load of garages but they converted them ito flats.

I just know it is going to be a pain of a job

But hay dont expect any better from the concil!!!!!!!!

 

[Softus]

You have my sympathy, but there are ways to make the job easier.

The main thing is to buy a float valve of the same type. "Part 2" is preferable, but you might have a "Part 1" item fitted.

It's usually possible to do the job without disturbing the inlet connector. You achieve this by undoing the union inside the cistern.

Practise on the new one first - you'll need one spanner (or adjustable wrench) to undo the nut, and another to prevent the other part from turning. When assembling, take care not to drop the fibre washer into the cistern. You might like to buy a spare washer when you buy the valve, just in case.

Clearly you need to shut off the water supply first.

 

[learner123]

Thanks Softus

I am going to save the page for when i do it.
Though i certainly aint looking forward to it,

Cheers for the sympathy