Water Storage Cistern Overflowing
If there is a constant dripping, or maybe a steady stream, of water coming from overflow pipework it almost certainly indicates that there will be a fault with the ball valve which operates the water supply to the WC cistern or the cold-water storage tank. If the water runs down the wall, it needs to be stopped really quickly, or it could cause a damp patch to appear on the inside of the property. This will cause more damage to the decorating or even end with serious structural issues. Walthamstow Boiler Repairs plumbing professionals can install all types of appliances. A Ball Valve Malfunction could be due to the internal washer wearing out and finally perishing. Lime scale, might have caused the internal components to tightly rub together, preventing the valve from the moving freely and closing. 3). The float (or ball) itself could have developed a leak and have filled with water, but this is quite rare, and if this is the case simply replace it. Walthamstow Boiler Repair professionals are trained to fix all plumbing issues. To Replace A Valve isolate the water supply and lower the water level in your storage cistern if you have one by flushing the WC or opening up a tap. Remove the old valve. It is usually easy to undo the large union nut in the cistern which will allows the valve to come away for servicing and inspection. The part that remains holds the valve in the cistern and onto which the water supply is connected. You simply undo this nut on the new valve. If no internal union is there, you will need to replace the whole valve. Now, fit the replacement valve, and then set the water level as required. This is normally indicated by a mark inside the WC cistern saying ‘water level’, or in the case of the storage cistern is nearly always 25mm below the overflow point.