Vibrating ballcock....advice please!

puppylover



Joined: 05/05/2008
Posts: 1427

Message Posted:
05/01/2011 18:42

Can anyone advice please.......



The ballcock in our mains water tank has started to vibrate and make a shuddering noise

evey time we flush the toilets or run water.

Has anyone else had this problem, if so can you advice on a remedy or should I have the ballcock replaced?



Many thanks.

apc2010


Joined: 28/07/2010
Posts: 1689

Message Posted:
05/01/2011 18:45

So glad you spelt that title right ......

yrret


Joined: 17/08/2010
Posts: 761

Message Posted:
05/01/2011 18:50

Just ran this past the missus, her best advice was to sit on it and keep flushing!

women eh!

andrew4232



Joined: 04/07/2009
Posts: 1543

Message Posted:
05/01/2011 18:50

maybe to much pressure on your ball cock !

puppylover



Joined: 05/05/2008
Posts: 1427

Message Posted:
05/01/2011 18:52

Msg 2........me too!

Quarmby


Joined: 15/09/2008
Posts: 975

Message Posted:
05/01/2011 19:01

Pour Tuz Rhu on the float cylinder and arm to the float. If that doesn,t work change the ballcock complete.

Tenakoutou



Joined: 27/07/2009
Posts: 4110

Message Posted:
05/01/2011 19:05

If you don't want to take the whole flipping gizmo to bits to either clean or replace, fill the cistern to the overflow pipe and pour in a goodly dollop of limescale remover. From time to time, jiggle the ballcock - the abrasive action will help dislodge lime deposit. Try and leave it for a fair while [not specific!].



If WC needs to be flushed, pour half a bucket of water directly into the bowl, which will do the same jobbie as flushing by 'pulling the chain'.



With any luck, the above action should stop your problematic ballcock 'swearing in church'!

ttoli


Joined: 24/03/2007
Posts: 1172

Message Posted:
05/01/2011 20:23

Judy, I have had this too, Its the water pressure, locate the water meter, and turn the tap back until bibration stops(ie reduce the pressure).

martinD41


Joined: 06/09/2010
Posts: 3001

Message Posted:
05/01/2011 21:06

bibration?

puppylover



Joined: 05/05/2008
Posts: 1427

Message Posted:
05/01/2011 21:50

Many thanks for all the replies and suggestions....much appreciated.



Kind regards



Judy

LaptaMike


Joined: 07/10/2009
Posts: 1679

Message Posted:
05/01/2011 21:53

msg2, I had to do a double take when I first read the heading. I didn't want to be the first to comment though

racoonchic



Joined: 17/11/2008
Posts: 3223

Message Posted:
05/01/2011 22:07

its called a water hammer usually caused by a little stone or scale in the pipe. it can be quite decieving but if you can find the ballcock thats causing it then strip and clean or replace but when the hose is disconected aim it into a bucket and open the valve to flush the debri out of the pipe . if your at a loss call me and il sort it for you . 05338384636. happy new year xxx

puppylover



Joined: 05/05/2008
Posts: 1427

Message Posted:
05/01/2011 22:19

Ricky....thank you.



Happy New Year to you and the family.



Judy x