Slow filing toilet, convert to push button

jeffk

The toilet is taking ages to fill up and I have gone on here and google and looked at what could be causing it.

Talking to a plumber who said to change the inner workings at a price of E180

Would prefer new toilet or cistern with push button etc, rather than just inner workings and old pull handle

Is that the going rate or any better ideas?

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jeffk wrote: »

The toilet is taking ages to fill up and I have gone on here and google and looked at what could be causing it.

Talking to a plumber who said to change the inner workings at a price of E180

Would prefer new toilet or cistern with push button etc, rather than just inner workings and old pull handle

Is that the going rate or any better ideas?

If the reason the toilet is slow filling is because of a weak supply to it, changing cistern or anything else won't make a difference.

Have you tried disconnecting the ball cock and timing how long it fills without it?

I'd be doing that before considering spending any money. Relatively easy task if you are in any way practical minded but your hands will get wet so don't wear long sleeves.

jeffk

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If the reason the toilet is slow filling is because of a weak supply to it, changing cistern or anything else won't make a difference.

Have you tried disconnecting the ball cock and timing how long it fills without it?

I'd be doing that before considering spending any money. Relatively easy task if you are in any way practical minded but your hands will get wet so don't wear long sleeves.

I took the inner workings apart and let it go without anything and was so strong it splashed onto the wall at the back

Then i tried it without the cap and nipple thing and water was too strong and coming from everywhere

So something is choking the water

sullzz

jeffk wrote: »

I took the inner workings apart and let it go without anything and was so strong it splashed onto the wall at the back

Then i tried it without the cap and nipple thing and water was too strong and coming from everywhere

So something is choking the water

Id put money on the problem being the black diaphragm washer in the ballvalve needing replacing. Costs about a euro.

jeffk

sullzz wrote: »

Id put money on the problem being the black diaphragm washer in the ballvalve needing replacing. Costs about a euro.

Is that the thing with the nipple on it?

sullzz

jeffk wrote: »

Is that the thing with the nipple on it?

Looks like this

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See if you can put up a picture.

Be easier for people to refer to specific locations/items.

jeffk

Alun

There's sometimes a restrictor built into the inlet pipe that's there to reduce pressure if it's plumbed to a mains supply but needs to be removed if, as is mostly the case here, it's connected to a gravity fed supply from a water tank.

jeffk

sullzz

jeffk wrote: »

100% the washer im talking about, turn off the water and strip the ballvalve apart. Whilst you're at it check the orifice for a blockage, sometimes a bit of crap can make its way down from the tank and block this.

jeffk

sullzz wrote: »

100% the washer im talking about, turn off the water and strip the ballvalve apart. Whilst you're at it check the orifice for a blockage, sometimes a bit of crap can make its way down from the tank and block this.

Cool thanks, 1 something in woodies, Ill get it and give it a go, better than E180 :eek:

sullzz

jeffk wrote: »

Cool thanks, 1 something in woodies, Ill get it and give it a go, better than E180 :eek:

As you strip the ballvalve apart, just make sure you remember what way it goes back together and make sure you put the diaphragm washer in the correct wah around.

ezra_

sullzz wrote: »

Whilst you're at it check the orifice for a blockage, sometimes a bit of crap can make its way down from the tank and block this.

Not the best choice of words in this particular instance!

jeffk

I took it apart to get the washer out and this is the part.

Looked into and seen a lump of yellow and pushed it out, im guessing limescale?

2Mins30Seconds to fill now

Thanks for all the help, from E180 to nothing :cool:

sullzz

jeffk wrote: »

I took it apart to get the washer out and this is the part.

Looked into and seen a lump of yellow and pushed it out, im guessing limescale?

2Mins30Seconds to fill now

Thanks for all the help, from E180 to nothing :cool:

Happy days