Torbeck Valve Closes With A Thump Is There Better Replacemet

[TheOP]

I replaced my Fluidmaster bottom entry torbeck with an Opella one, because it thumped when closing. The new Opella one does the same thing!

Is there a cistern valve that closes quietly, as the thump can be heard over the house? Screwfix do an Armitage Shanks one, is this any better?

 

[tubehound]

Hi theOP,

Did you resolve this issue? I have the exact same problem!

 

[JohnD]

that's very ususual.

No doubt you fitted the high-pressure reducer spiral.

What is your supply pipe made of, and how firmly and at what intervals is it clamped to the wall?

depending on your model of Torbeck, if you email [email protected] they may be able to send you a revised design anti-hammer end cap. they sent me one free.

 

[Charnwood]

Your problem is probably because modern inlet valves have a positive stop as opposed to olde worlde ball float valves which have a gradual stop.

You did fit the flow restrictor/archimedes screw/spiral thingy in the inlet pipe, didn't you?

Water hammer/thump is probably due to loose pipework somewhere. Check all your pipework is bracketed properly.

What valve do you currently have fitted, tubehound?

 

[D_Hailsham]

if you email [email protected] they may be able to send you a revised design anti-hammer end cap. they sent me one free.

This is still available; they sent me one a few weeks ago.