Toilet problem

[billozz]

My toilet is constantly having water run from the cistern to the bowl, what could be causing that please, I've tried to add a video but the site wouldn't let me. Thanks

 

[Alec_t]

Flush valve leaking; or water level too high and internal overflow operating.

 

[CountryFan]

I've tried to add a video but the site wouldn't let me. Thanks

Yes, unfortunately you have to use a 3rd party site, eg YouTube. Maybe post a photo of inside the cistern?

 

[billozz]

Flush valve leaking; or water level too high and internal overflow operating.

Alex, can that be fixed in not a plumber lol

 

[billozz]

Alex, can that be fixed in not a plumber lol

The water level is not high it's not really getting very high at all

 

[Alec_t]

The water level is not high

If the water isn't overflowing then presumably the flush valve is leaking. Post a well-focussed pic of the inside of the cistern and someone here will likely recognise the flush valve brand and advise on its treatment/replacement.

 

[billozz]

If the water isn't overflowing then presumably the flush valve is leaking. Post a well-focussed pic of the inside of the cistern and someone here will likely recognise the flush valve brand and advise on its treatment/replacement.

The water is coming through where the orange dot is if I lift the float (yellow dot) it stops but within a minute or so it starts again, any advice appreciated.

 

[CountryFan]

Looks like an Ideal Standard/Armitage Shanks

 

[billozz]

Looks like an Ideal Standard/Armitage Shanks

Thanks, any ideas what's wrong with it?

 

[Elkato531]

Flush valve seal needs replacing

Pardon our interruption...

 

[Alec_t]

if I lift the float (yellow dot) it stops but within a minute or so it starts again

Then it looks as though the fill valve is at fault and the water level rises until it reaches the overflow 'window' in the flush valve.