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    Mainsboost for unvented system

    I think I could make enough space but depending how big the cylinder would be I guess I would end up in the property with one bathroom and a shower in the loft so it’s not massive
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    Mainsboost for unvented system

    Yeah it was suggested I could upgrade the mains and still be no better off if there was a bit of a surge for water ie mornings and evening
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    Mainsboost for unvented system

    I haven’t given up it was just suggested as an idea it’s possible rather than dig up the garden about 40 foot to put the new mains in
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    Mainsboost for unvented system

    Hi all for a loft conversion I’m renewing my heating system to an unvented one ( new boiler , Mega flo or similar ) all located in the new loft space , I’m on the cusp regarding pressure and flow rate so was going to upgrade mains into house but it was suggested to me to have another tank that...
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    Mains stopcock stuck

    Cheers all it loosened fairly easily with a spanner ....... wish I could say the same for the reason turning it off ...... just needed a new washer for the fill valve ( armitage shanks ) ....now obsolete.... buys new fill valve ...... no access as it’s all boxes in ...... remove boxing...
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    Mains stopcock stuck

    Hi I have a mains stopcock that’s stuck open ( similar as in pic ) it will not turn by hand to close so my plan was this, ive squirted some WD40 into the end where the round part meets the main body I was then going to take handle off and use a spanner to try and move it but before I try this...
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    Ideal Standard running into toilet Bowl cistern-fill-valve-sv81767 ?

    Hi Dave just posted a new thread but pretty sure I may need to replace innards would you be willing to recommend which new to use that are easier to service ?
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    Ideal Standard running into toilet Bowl cistern-fill-valve-sv81767 ?

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    Ideal Standard running into toilet Bowl cistern-fill-valve-sv81767 ?

    Hi thanks for that I may attempt a quick fix as I have 2 toilets to do ( same ) I've been told ( Earlier in thread ) to replace the washer at the top of the fill valve .The washer you show in your link that's for the flush valve yeah ? Ive seen some clips of others Flush Valves and they twist...
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    Ideal Standard running into toilet Bowl cistern-fill-valve-sv81767 ?

    Makes sense thanks
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    Ideal Standard running into toilet Bowl cistern-fill-valve-sv81767 ?

    Cheers
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    Ideal Standard running into toilet Bowl cistern-fill-valve-sv81767 ?

    Oh ok so if I replace both any ideas which ones to buy and would they fit the existing cistern ?
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    Ideal Standard running into toilet Bowl cistern-fill-valve-sv81767 ?

    I think / agree replacing for longevity is best but as a possible quick fix to replace the washer is it under the threaded part on the top ( just under the arm ) ?
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    Ideal Standard running into toilet Bowl cistern-fill-valve-sv81767 ?

    just been looking online and saw a inlet valve being replaced by just removing the top part would you know if the ideal standard is like this ? seen some pics and says its an sv8 1767
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    Ideal Standard running into toilet Bowl cistern-fill-valve-sv81767 ?

    Ah ok thankyou
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    Ideal Standard running into toilet Bowl cistern-fill-valve-sv81767 ?

    Ah Ok but the issue with the water running into the bowl would that be the flush valve washer ?
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    Ideal Standard running into toilet Bowl cistern-fill-valve-sv81767 ?

    Hi I have an issue ( maybe 2 ) the toilet keeps running into bowl through the internal over flow also its running out the top by the arm on the left ( see pic ) if you lift the arm up it stops coming out of it but continues to trickle into the bowl below I've had a look online and its...
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    Motorised Valve setting manually

    Thanks
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    Motorised Valve setting manually

    It does look like the valve has gone ( there may be other issues to ) so when you take the actuator off ( silver box ) what do you set it too ? And would it be ok to use it in this mode ( safe ) for about 6 weeks ?
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    is it ok Using an imersion temporarily for around a month ....ish

    Hi didn’t know that should I leave them on longer each day then ?

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