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| Thread ID: 125462 | 2012-06-30 06:31:00 | Any plumbers out there? | lakewoodlady (103) | PC World Chat |
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| 1284789 | 2012-06-30 06:31:00 | I have a problem with my toilet cistern. All of a sudden it has stopped filling up! I took the lid off and jiggled a few things, but that is extent of my knowledge of such things. Could something have suddenly blocked the pipe where the water goes into it? :( LL |
lakewoodlady (103) | ||
| 1284790 | 2012-06-30 07:21:00 | You haven't has a sever frost up there have you ?? . . . Other than that, and depending on the type of cistern, it may be something wrong with the float mechanism . Having said that . . . it usually means that water will continuously run and not switch off (i . e . the "float" (ball) in an old ballcock setup will no longer float and put pressure on the "cock" - or tap for those with uneducated wallies) Some newer systems work in other ways . . . Again LL . . . If I was close enough to you, I'd be around for a cup of tea (or coffee) and a hot scone . . . ;-) Edit . . . you haven't by any chance knocked the tap and turned the water off . . . some of them are a simple ball valve under the cistern somewhere . . . try having a look and turning it both ways to see if water runs through . There's also a pivot valve in older model taps that can stick and/or have the water pressure behind them push the seal (washer) into the valve body . . . or the washer has disintegrated and blocked the smaller inlet valve . . . Geeze . . . on second thoughts . . . call a plumber !!! |
SP8's (9836) | ||
| 1284791 | 2012-06-30 07:47:00 | Yeah, we have had some pretty beaut frosts, but that would affect the taps in the bathroom and kitchen as well wouldn't it? They are all fine thank goodness. I am sure no one has turned the valve off. I'll check the knobs to make sure though. I rang a plumber and he said it sounds like there is a blockage in the valve somewhere. He could come and fix it right now and charge $140 + gst, or come on Monday and charge $85 + gst............... It will be the bucket brigade till then I guess! LL |
lakewoodlady (103) | ||
| 1284792 | 2012-06-30 08:14:00 | edit - derp. | 8ftmetalhaed (14526) | ||
| 1284793 | 2012-06-30 08:50:00 | If you can, take a photo of the valve and post it, someone might be able to tell you how to clear the blockage in it. | Jeff (1070) | ||
| 1284794 | 2012-06-30 09:56:00 | Maybe tomorrow. LL |
lakewoodlady (103) | ||
| 1284795 | 2012-06-30 10:12:00 | Can you pm me your phone number and address. I can call around early tomorrow and have a look for you. | tut (12033) | ||
| 1284796 | 2012-06-30 19:51:00 | Frosts can, our old house would freeze the water to the loo and washing machine but not bathroom or kitchen. But it depends on the layout of the pipes. And, it would thaw and start refilling anyway. Husband says could be valve but hard to say without a look. And extra charges for weekend! Rip-off. He doesn't do that. |
pctek (84) | ||
| 1284797 | 2012-06-30 20:51:00 | Call me on 027 246 0425. I will be in Taupo by about 9am and can have a look to see if you need to pay a plumber, which I doubt. Will be unable to access the computer from now so cant get a PM from you. |
tut (12033) | ||
| 1284798 | 2012-06-30 23:10:00 | What usually happens with an older style float valve, is the inlet side of the valve (next to the rubber washer/seal) gets blocked with bits/flakes of rust and dirt from the pipes (as its usually only about a 3 to 5mm hole), especially likely if your pipes have been freezing. It's probably something you could fix yourself if you're keen, just remember to turn the water supply off.:horrified |
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