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Noisy new float valve in loft
Hi all,
I've replaced the float valve in my loft header tank (the old one was knackered and the tank was leaking from the overflow). But the new valve is *much* noisier (despite being identical in appearance). Is there anything I can do to reduce the sound of a giant khazi filling over my head? Or do I just have to get used to it? Cheers, -- jc Remove the -not from email |
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Noisy new float valve in loft
Woodspoiler wrote:
Rather than fiddle with what was probably a cheap iterm, Err, you guessed it - 3.99 from B&Q. I'm not the most confident DIY plumber in the world, so I went for the thing that looked identical to the existing valve. why not fit something like this: http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/...12780&ts=35829 They are fast and quiet. I bought mine a while ago and it was sold specifically for header tanks. This one seems to be suitable for toilet cisterns & headers. Ah, OK. Actually that may also fix my slow-filling lav too. I'll order a couple next time I need some stuff from Screwfix. I should probably try to get at least a couple of week's use out of my 4 quid valve, and it's so bloody hot in the loft I don't mind waiting :-) Cheers, -- jc Remove the -not from email |
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Noisy new float valve in loft
"Jeremy Collins" wrote in message ... Hi all, I've replaced the float valve in my loft header tank (the old one was knackered and the tank was leaking from the overflow). But the new valve is *much* noisier (despite being identical in appearance). Is there anything I can do to reduce the sound of a giant khazi filling over my head? Or do I just have to get used to it? You may want to insert an in-line service valve in the pipe. Open the ball valve fully and see if the overflow can take the flow. If the flow is too high then reduce to suit. If a valve goes then you will have a rather wet ceiling which may come down if it happens when you are out, as the overflow can't cope, --- -- Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.507 / Virus Database: 304 - Release Date: 04/08/2003 |
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Noisy new float valve in loft
IMM wrote:
"Jeremy Collins" wrote in message ... I've replaced the float valve in my loft header tank (the old one was knackered and the tank was leaking from the overflow). You may want to insert an in-line service valve in the pipe. Open the ball valve fully and see if the overflow can take the flow. If the flow is too high then reduce to suit. If a valve goes then you will have a rather wet ceiling which may come down if it happens when you are out, as the overflow can't cope, I agree that service valves are a Good Thing (the plumbing in this house had NONE grrrr), but in this case I think I'll leave it. The overflow is quite fat & steep, and coped with a very knackered float valve. Besides, looking at the mechanics of the thing, even when the valve failed the pressure was still reduced quite a lot as the float arm was floating and restricting the flow into the tank. If that makes any sense. -- jc Remove the -not from email |
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Noisy new float valve in loft
Jeremy
I think Christian, in his posting, gets to the source of your problem. Your original kit may have had a, probably brass, filler tube going below the surface, so you would not have heard much filling noise. You can't get them any more as they break the water bylaws because of syphoning. The new way, as Christian mentions, is for a long flacid plastic thing to replace the open brass filler pipe. Paul |
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Noisy new float valve in loft
Jeremy
I think Christian, in his posting, gets to the source of your problem. Your original kit may have had a, probably brass, filler tube going below the surface, so you would not have heard much filling noise. You can't get them any more as they break the water bylaws because of syphoning. The new way, as Christian mentions, is for a long flacid plastic thing to replace the open brass filler pipe. Paul |
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Noisy new float valve in loft
On Friday, August 15, 2003 at 8:53:50 AM UTC+1, Jeremy Collins wrote:
Hi all, I've replaced the float valve in my loft header tank (the old one was knackered and the tank was leaking from the overflow). But the new valve is *much* noisier (despite being identical in appearance). Is there anything I can do to reduce the sound of a giant khazi filling over my head? Or do I just have to get used to it? Cheers, -- jc Remove the -not from email Fit a 'Henson Delay Valve' it will cure your problem and cure water hammer. Can be got from e-bay |
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Noisy new float valve in loft
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On Friday, August 15, 2003 at 8:53:50 AM UTC+1, Jeremy Collins wrote: Hi all, I've replaced the float valve in my loft header tank (the old one was knackered and the tank was leaking from the overflow). But the new valve is *much* noisier (despite being identical in appearance). Is there anything I can do to reduce the sound of a giant khazi filling over my head? Or do I just have to get used to it? Cheers, -- jc Remove the -not from email Fit a 'Henson Delay Valve' it will cure your problem and cure water hammer. Can be got from e-bay Nothing like good impartial advice, 12 years after it was requested. ;-) Tim |
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Noisy new float valve in loft
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Blimey. Brian -- From the Sofa of Brian Gaff Reply address is active Remember, if you don't like where I post or what I say, you don't have to read my posts! :-) wrote in message ... On Friday, August 15, 2003 at 8:53:50 AM UTC+1, Jeremy Collins wrote: Hi all, I've replaced the float valve in my loft header tank (the old one was knackered and the tank was leaking from the overflow). But the new valve is *much* noisier (despite being identical in appearance). Is there anything I can do to reduce the sound of a giant khazi filling over my head? Or do I just have to get used to it? Cheers, -- jc Remove the -not from email Fit a 'Henson Delay Valve' it will cure your problem and cure water hammer. Can be got from e-bay |
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Noisy new float valve in loft
On Sun, 3 Jan 2016 18:12:45 -0000 (UTC), Tim+
wrote: wrote: On Friday, August 15, 2003 at 8:53:50 AM UTC+1, Jeremy Collins wrote: Hi all, I've replaced the float valve in my loft header tank (the old one was knackered and the tank was leaking from the overflow). But the new valve is *much* noisier (despite being identical in appearance). Is there anything I can do to reduce the sound of a giant khazi filling over my head? Or do I just have to get used to it? Cheers, -- jc Remove the -not from email Fit a 'Henson Delay Valve' it will cure your problem and cure water hammer. Can be got from e-bay Nothing like good impartial advice, 12 years after it was requested. ;-) Tim Perhaps his computer has a Henson Delay valve fitted. G.Harman |
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