Flush help !

MehulLakhani · 6 Mar 2013 at 19:28

Hi All

Was trying to fix the flush this evening, and have managed to snap the red plastic part in the picture. Just wondering if anyone can tell me what the part is, and also if the colour is important - size ? brand ?

Are there different types for different applications, or can I just pick up one from b+q ?

[/URL]

Thanks

M

arknor · 6 Mar 2013 at 19:58

needs to be the same colour afaik the colours determine the boyancy or the size ?, its called a float ball.

just take the snapped off ball with you and ask a member of staff

the red bit still attched to the metal arm (float valve) should just screw off

DampDog · 6 Mar 2013 at 20:04

Just pick one out from local day. They are all the same, you just adjust them by moving up and down the rod. 10min fix, simples

physichull · 6 Mar 2013 at 20:04

arknor said:
needs to be the same colour afaik the colours determine the boyancy or the size ?, its called a float ball.

just take the snapped off ball with you and ask a member of staff

the red bit still attched to the metal arm (float valve) should just screw off

Exactly this. Should cost no more than a few quid.

arknor · 6 Mar 2013 at 20:08

btw if you get a ball that's not exactly the same you should be able to adjust a screw on the other side of the float valve that determines how high the arm will lift before the water turns off

Gilly · 6 Mar 2013 at 20:56

This forum is great. I'm really glad we went with it.

Can you imagine this thread in GD?

bitslice · 6 Mar 2013 at 20:56

Remove the broken bit from shaft
Sandpaper the two parts
Fix with epoxy glue, refit after 24 hours.

This is why you have a pack of epoxy glue in your toolbox?

Nightglow · 6 Mar 2013 at 21:01

Gilly said:
This forum is great. I'm really glad we went with it.

Can you imagine this thread in GD?

Took a lot of convincing you Gilly & others especially Thundy & Burnsey, :rolleyes:

that we needed a 'Home & Garden' sub forum.

physichull · 6 Mar 2013 at 21:01

Gilly said:
This forum is great. I'm really glad we went with it.

Can you imagine this thread in GD?

bitslice said:
Remove the broken bit from shaft
Sandpaper the two parts
Fix with epoxy glue, refit after 24 hours.

This is why you have a pack of epoxy glue in your toolbox?

Shaft. LOL!

Gilly said:
This forum is great. I'm really glad we went with it.

Can you imagine this thread in GD?

bitslice · 6 Mar 2013 at 21:26

physichull said:
Shaft. LOL!

OMG I said Shaft, amaze balls1!1!1!1 ROTFLMAO!

Gilly · 7 Mar 2013 at 08:53

No ballcock jokes yet

I never needed convincing by the way, I wanted it from the start.

arknor · 7 Mar 2013 at 10:26

Kinda relevant

Nightglow · 7 Mar 2013 at 14:39

Gilly said:
I never needed convincing by the way, I wanted it from the start.

Apologies old chap, I stand corrected.

Mark A · 7 Mar 2013 at 18:10

You have probably sorted it now but these are a great replacement if your ballcock is broken and there is room. Ours were constantly needing to be adjusted, or after a while the water would start to pour out of the overflow. Saw these on screwfix with loads of 5 star reviews so got two and they have been great for the last 3-4 years. Not had to adjust them yet and the water is still exactly on the max marking.

http://www.screwfix.com/p/fluidmaster-bottom-entry-fill-valve-uk/84007

There is also a more expensive version with brass threads, but just be very careful not to cross thread and save a fiver.

Participant · 9 Mar 2013 at 07:55

Gilly said:
This forum is great. I'm really glad we went with it.

Can you imagine this thread in GD?

Big up yourself! In all seriousness these threads get much much better replies than they ever would have in gd. It was a good move.