Overflow

[Thespur]

My overflow drips (at a very steady pace) at least once a day, if I flush a toilet it stops.
The overflow pipe is coning from the loft, well I think so as it is just below the roof level, however the toilet I flush is downstairs.

What can I do to fix this? (Bearing in mind I know nothing about this subject!!)

Thanks for your help

 

[Terrywookfit]

Check your ballcocks!!!

 

[Bahco]

Adjust the float valve (By bending it ) so that it cuts the flow 2 inches from the overflow level.

 

[Terrywookfit]

The moderators have struck again!!
But this time they have turned a perfectly legitimate answer into something smutty!!
In case they are ignorant of plumbing matters a ballcock is a device used to regulate the flow and water level in a cistern!!
Hence the advice "Check your ballcocks"
If I were to ask in the local plumbers merchant for a float operated valve I would be asked "What the f**k is that"??

 

[Bahco]

The site has a automatic censor which replaces certain words with *****

 

[Terrywookfit]

The site has a automatic censor which replaces certain words with *****

Its not very quick then it took it 10 minutes !!!

 

[Bahco]

So much for technology!

Blame the mods then.

 

[Softus]

Yeah, but you can still type ball, cock, nipple, and flange and get away with it.

 

[Gasguru]

And bush and long screw

 

[Bahco]

Yeah, but you can still type ball, cock, nipple, and flange and get away with it.

Try it on the Screwfix forum.

Their auto censor is on full alert!

 

[clf-gas]

Why bend the arm on a ballcock, when the washer is passing.

I mean the arm has,nt bent its self in an uppward position, or has it I dont know

 

[Softus]

Why bend the arm on a ballcock, when the washer is passing.

You've put your finger on it there Craig.

Bending the arm is a waste of time, because a washer at the end of its life will continue to pass water no matter where you put the ball.