Ballcocks?

AccyMad · 30-11-2007, 11:48

Does anyone know if it's easy to fit a new ballcock in a toilet tank or am I better trying to find a plumber to do it?

MargaretR · 30-11-2007, 12:31

I have done a lot of DIY in my time but I have never done that. Here is a website which might help
Making Simple Toilet Repairs

AccyMad · 30-11-2007, 13:03

Thanks for that Margaret, it looks a helpful site. I'll have a closer look when I get home from work - might even pluck up the courage to try & fix it meself

moonshiner · 30-11-2007, 14:01

Its avery easy job, turn off the stop tap hold the ballvalve and undo the
water supply pipe then undo the lock nut on the valve and remove. when you fit the new one you will need to replace the fibre washer on the supply pipe .if you do it your self it wont cost much more than £6-7
regards alan

bullydia · 30-11-2007, 21:14

Just to add to last post turn water off open cold water tap downstairs and flush toilet then carry on with last post

AccyMad · 01-12-2007, 12:19

Thanks for all the advice folks, problems now sorted - turns out it wasn't the ballcock, just a valve had gone.

Speedy · 01-12-2007, 18:26

I mis-read the title of this topic.

yerself · 01-12-2007, 20:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speedy

I mis-read the title of this topic.

Me too. Trouble with your ballcocks can be quite painful, so I'm told.

Speedy · 01-12-2007, 21:18

I can only imagine that it would be. Never had any trouble with my ballcocks.

bullydia · 01-12-2007, 21:32

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