torbeck cistern valve All aspects of plumbing questions and answers, help, tips and information

[normanwilmotfreeth]

I have had one of the ubove fitted in a toilet
and it runs how do i stop it

[peter the plumber]

The float has jammed

Or is set to the wrong height

Lift off the lid on your toilet and adjust the float height until the water stops running.

[normanwilmotfreeth]

thanks but tried no help the float submerges under the water.. even if i lift the arm the water still runs the valve dose not seem to close.befor when i first took it apart to clean i heard a clunk as it shut off never done again

norman

[peter the plumber]

replace it with a new one

[bobplum]

can i just ask did you buy it from bq this as happened a few times to me all with new ones from that store

[normanwilmotfreeth]

yes it was B Q

[bobplum]

say no more
id replace with a decent one from a plumbers supliers