torbeck valve sticking/ sixe??

[topbanana]

i need to renew a bottom fed torbeck valve.
the measure to top of water level is 8and a half inches.
could someone please tell me if this equates to the sixe of the torbeck valve.

 

[Softus]

No. It doesn't. You measure the valve from the inside base of the cistern to a point level with the centre of the blue nut.

You probably have an 11.5" Torbeck.

 

[topbanana]

cheers for reply.
i agree.bought a 9and half inch one which was too small.
couldn't see a larger one at b and q or in screwfix book.
found a replacement washer and it seems to have done the trick.
was only going to replace the gubbings that come off with the nut, however the new one didnt have a pin to locate the washer, so bought a replacement washer.
thanks again.

 

[Softus]

You should be able to take the entire valve assembly from the brand new valve and simply fit it to your old upright

 

[topbanana]

ahh right.
i didn't open the pack to find out.
i'll leave it as it is, because it seems to be working ok.
but i'll keep an eye on it.
thanks again.