torbeck cistern valve
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normanwilmotfreeth
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by normanwilmotfreeth » Fri Nov 30, 2007 5:32 pm

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

peter the plumber
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by peter the plumber » Fri Nov 30, 2007 10:38 pm

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.

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by normanwilmotfreeth » Sat Dec 01, 2007 4:54 pm

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

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by peter the plumber » Sat Dec 01, 2007 6:29 pm

replace it with a new one

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by bobplum » Sun Dec 02, 2007 5:15 pm

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
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by normanwilmotfreeth » Mon Dec 03, 2007 6:40 pm

yes it was B Q

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by bobplum » Mon Dec 03, 2007 7:00 pm

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

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