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Toilet slow to fill after system pump install

  • 09-07-2025 11:53AM
    #1
    choo choo man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 161 ✭✭


    Hi,

    I recently has a system pump install to improve the water pressure within the house. The issue i am having is that the toilet cistern downstairs is very slow to fill after flushing. Looking online, it appears to be a "fill valve" issue. My question is, am i better just buying a new float / cistern mechanism?



Comments

  • #2
    mountai
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 987 ✭✭✭mountai


    With the extra pressure coming on the system , its possible that there could have been grit or another obstruction dislodged and made its way to the opening at the valve thus partially blocking it . Disconnect the valve and clear the pipe before you do anything .



  • #3
    choo choo man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 161 ✭✭choo choo man


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123617156#Comment_123617156

    Cheers, will try that.



  • #4
    The Continental Op
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,889 ✭✭✭The Continental Op


    Is the downstairs cistern connected to the pump or does it get its water from a header tank in the roof?

    Wake me up when it's all over.



  • #5
    choo choo man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 161 ✭✭choo choo man


    All the cold water supply downstairs (bar the kitchen sink cold supply) are fed off this pump.



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