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torbeck cistern valve

Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2007 5:32 pm
by normanwilmotfreeth
I have had one of the ubove fitted in a toilet
and it runs how do i stop it

Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2007 10:38 pm
by 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.

Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2007 4:54 pm
by 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

Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2007 6:29 pm
by peter the plumber
replace it with a new one

Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2007 5:15 pm
by 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

torbeck valve

Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2007 6:40 pm
by normanwilmotfreeth
yes it was B Q

Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2007 7:00 pm
by bobplum
say no more
id replace with a decent one from a plumbers supliers