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Ball cock valve in water tank

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  • 23-04-2013 8:02pm
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    OldmanMondeo
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    Me again!! My water tank is overflowing. I have looked at the valve and it seems to be covered in limescale, so I am thinking that I will need to have it replaced.

    Is this a DIY job, i.e. unscrew the old one and screw a new one back on, of course turning the water off first. Of is there sealant needed to stop it leaking back? If an easy 20 - 30 minute job I would give it a go, but if there is a chance of flooding the house I would prefer to get some one in, any idea of a rough cost on that?


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    Dtp79
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    OldmanMondeo wrote: »
    Me again!! My water tank is overflowing. I have looked at the valve and it seems to be covered in limescale, so I am thinking that I will need to have it replaced.

    Is this a DIY job, i.e. unscrew the old one and screw a new one back on, of course turning the water off first. Of is there sealant needed to stop it leaking back? If an easy 20 - 30 minute job I would give it a go, but if there is a chance of flooding the house I would prefer to get some one in, any idea of a rough cost on that?
    If your not confident I wouldn't recommend changing it yourself. New ballcock is worth 5 euro. If the mains shut off valve is easily accessed the whole job should be more than 50 euro max


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