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by f1steven
Wed Feb 13, 2008 5:16 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: COLD WATER SYSTEM-UNABLE TO TRACE LEAK
Replies: 22
Views: 14585

At night there is a low demand on water and so the water pressure at everyones house is a little higher than during the morning or evening say. This extra pressure can cause the water levels in your cisterns (in the loft and the toilet) to raise somewhat . this may be the flow of water you can hear ...
by f1steven
Mon Feb 11, 2008 9:52 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: RADIATOR VALVE PROBLEMS-NEED TO DRAIN WHOLE SYSTEM???
Replies: 3
Views: 3491

If you isolate the water supply to the central heating you will only need to drain the system a little as you are working on an upstairs radiator, make sure central heating is turned off too so it isnt pumping water through pipes as u work on it .!!! hope this helps too
by f1steven
Sat Feb 02, 2008 3:50 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: toilet cistern overfills when bath tap on
Replies: 2
Views: 9071

cistern is 6 months old, dual flush type with a float valve on side of entry valve . Not sure how to get to washer on this type of valve !! surely it cant have worn already can it !! when bath or washer is on will pressure at toilet increase or decrease . dont really wanna change all the inlet valve...
by f1steven
Fri Feb 01, 2008 4:22 pm
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: toilet cistern overfills when bath tap on
Replies: 2
Views: 9071

toilet cistern overfills when bath tap on

i,m very confused ... my toilet cistern fills up to required level, but when i run the cold tap in the bath or have washing machine on it fills up more and overflows !!!!
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