On 03/05/15 11:42, The Medway Handyman wrote:
On 03/05/2015 10:19, gareth wrote:
How is it that the performance of a Torbeck valve can gradually degrade
over time, and yet when the time comes to look at it, nothing less than
a full strip-down and service will do?

Surely it should be possible to just back-track a little to the point
where
it was not failing?

But why bother? Toilet with Torbeck valve requires attention every year.

But downstairs toilet (qv) with traditional ball-valve has given
trouble-free operation
for over 10 years.


The next generation of Torbecks will have a warning light, a circuit
board and two safety cut outs.


With dire warnings not to DIY !