Toilet Repair, Slow Filling Cistern Repair
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- Slow filling toilet repair.
If your cistern is filling slowly and you have similar internals to this cistern, there is a good chance that the Inlet Float Valve Diaphragm Washer is faulty (bit of a mouthful).
Here are the links for the washers for both amazon and ebay:
Ebay:
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Amazon:
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Fixed for £2.50. The only people downvoting this are the tradesmen charging old ladies £80 for the same job.
Phil Anstee can you recommend a supplier online for the rubber seal??
Arwel Morris Jones screw fix I got mine from £4.65 I think it was. Can get it cheaper on amazon but screwfix had the best looking part and good quality
Great if you can do it yourself yes, but if you haven't got a clue if are all fingers and thumbs..... tradesmen still has to get to the job, find the issue and rectify.
Try it: Start this job from scratch...start the clock and see how long it took you to identify the issue, locate correct part and install. You are definitely looking at least an hour plus cost if part. So £35 - £45.00 for a professional to do? If it's £80.00 then yes you are probably getting a bad deal, unless you live in the middle of nowhere....
Unknown Unknown what exactly you call this gasket. I am asking so that I can search
There are links in the description 👍
cheers for this! had the exact same toilet system lol
Brilliant. One of the finest toilets I've ever sat on 😁👍
😂😂
It is easier to replace the diaphragm in place if the arm is removed. On my model it just clicks out of its pivot behind the washer housing. The arm then clicks back into position easily. Otherwise this is all excellent.
Thanks for the info. Glad it helped 👍
"toilet filling slowly" and greeted with your video which is identical to what I'm seeing. This might be most utilised and appreciated how to guide I've ever seen
Thank you for your kind comment 👍
People like you give people like me the confidence to try repairs like this ourselves. Thank you for posting this video.
Glad it helped you. Thanks 👍
So happy it’s the same as my cistern ordered the part from screwfix get it tomorrow
@@martinshaw1610 It's so easy Martin, I got mine from Screwfix too.
This is what was up with my cistern - the split in the membrane seal was even in the exact same place. Perfectly explained and easy to follow video. Bought the part at a local shop and I was able to fit it in about 10mins. Cheers Handyman!
Brilliant. Glad it helped 👍
My Cistern Inlet Float Valve Diaphragm Washer was very slow filling and as suggested I have replaced the Siamp Cistern Inlet Float Valve Diaphragm Washer which was split exactly as you described. Having checked and rechecked a number of times that I have reassembled it correctly I am left with a cistern valve that will not turn off when the float rises and eventually the water overflows down the flush unit. I have been told that that lifting the float on it's own will not necessarily stop the water flow because it is worked by water pressure and and I need to let the water rise to turn off the flow. This doesn't work either! The only way I have found to stop the flow is to press the small round part on top of the unit with a screw driver. This fizzes a bit and seems to let out air and water and will stop the water flow until it is flushed when I have to press it again. Has anyone a solution to this problem other than completely replacing the unit which will be difficult in my case as I have a fully enclosed back to wall pan which I am loathe to remove myself. Has anyone out there had experience of this? Is there another part I need, my plumbing supplier didn't seem to know?
Couple of things to try. This can be caused by the diaphragm not being seated properly. If you have checked it again - make sure it is still in tact. Also make sure you have the correct diaphragm for your inlet valve. There are a few different makes, the one in the video as you know is Siamp - assess if yours is the same.
Always nice when the first video you click on is exactly the same unit as you’re working on. Cheers for this 👌🏻
Nice one 👍
SAME!!!
Absolute legend! 😂
Me too!!!
Same haha.
Bang tidy haha nice one mate
Great video - unfortunately it hasn’t worked for me. Toilet was taking about 10 minutes to refill. Got a new washer and followed the steps including lining up both notches (inside the washer & the connection to the valve - but when I switch the water back on it runs constantly and loudly - so worse than before! Have had to keep the water turned off. Do you have any suggestions to resolve? Thanks.
I'm in the same position as you. Please can anyone help?
@@shaun9407 I tried the tip from Ron (comments - about 2 months ago) to press down on the circle on top of the inlet valve with a screwdriver to let air out when refilling. After a few tries this resulted in the refill stopping after about a minute - but still noisy/whistling during refill, so not a complete fix.
@@jm450 I've discovered that the white plastic arm was lodged in too tight, and therefore wouldn't lift with the pressure of the float. I emptied the water and refitted everything so that the arm/float lifts smoothly. 👍
@@shaun9407 the plastic arm on mine is fitted ok, so must be another issue. Thanks.
Most of the problems come down to the notch not located properly. Sometimes just taking it apart again and really taking time to make sure its all lined up can really help.
What's the white part with the arm called please? The part the valve goes into?
The valves on both our toilets were damaged. One valve switch solved the issue but with the other there's still a hiss for a while after filling up. I tried switching between the 2 toilets and it messed up on both, even with multiple valve changes.
Fantastic detailed video. Literally two minutes to fix what we thought was a huge expensive problem. Thank you so much☘️☘️🌲🥳🥳🇬🇧🥰🥰
Glad it helped. Brilliant 👍
A fantastic video which explained the process very clearly. Thanks too for the links to the spare parts needed.
Thank you 👍
I’ve replaced it now but the cistern is OVERFLOWING!
Make sure the notch is located properly 👍
After possibly a year or more of having this problem, one watch of your video, one trip to Screwfix and one hour of my time and it's sorted. Thank you so much!
I've followed the instructions and turned the water back on, but the water noe doesn't shut off and overflows down the toilet. Any suggestions greatly appreciated. 👍
I have the same problem
Right, my solution was to remove the plastic arm completely. I noticed it clipped in so I put on the valve as instructed in the video but with the plastic arm removed. Then I clipped in the plastic arm afterwards. That seemed to work
Usually this means the fitting isn't seated properly. So just take it off make sure everything is lined up and put it back together again, it should work 👍
Can be easier with the arm removed as Lee said.
Great video now toilet filling up quickly. Was hard to unscrew (just took time) and tell if aligned but is filling up rapidly.
Brilliant 👍
Great video! Cistern now fills in seconds! Thank you!
However, new problem as a result, the cistern won't stop filling and overflows into toilet bowl. Can anyone help please?
Unit is exactly the same as the one in the video.
Not seated properly - usually the cause. Can be a real pain.
Thanks so much, it's a little fiddly but the detailed video was simple to follow and saves a plumber call.
Thank you. Well explained and easy to follow. Took the split diaphragm washer to a plumbers merchant to get it replaced. Easy to refit. The cistern was taking over 15 minutes to refill, now takes about 40 seconds. 👍
And with links to buy the part needed! You sir are doing God's work.
Thank you 👍
Further to my comment 9 days ago and after getting no answer from local plumbers I had another go myself having already changed the Inlet Float Valve Diaphragm Washer as described in the video. The solution is simple but not mentioned in any video I've seen. There is circular piece on top of the valve stem with a depression in the centre. This is to let the air out of the unit. Whilst filling the system depress this with a small screwdriver and you will hear and see bubbles as air is released. Now having replaced the valve and let the air out it works just fine!
Thanks for this. I followed the steps in the video but the water was running constantly and flowing into the toilet. I tried your tip by pushing down the button at the top of the valve when the toilet was filling. This helped as the water now stops when refilled - but is still noisy/whistling when filling and takes about a minute to fill. How long do you keep button pressed down? Any suggestions on how to stop the excessive noise and reduce the fill time? Thanks.
I am one of those old ladies and this video has saved me a fortune as I done it myself. Thank you.
Brilliant. I am glad it helped you 👍
Thank you very much! This saved me a boring back and forth with my landlord - I've never tried fixing anything like this myself before and your video was incredibly easy to follow and useful!
thanks mate worked great,but now its running constantly any tips on how to stop this ? exact same system as in your video cheers
Sounds to me like the notch isn't lined up properly. That's the trickiest part. If it's out a little bit it will let the water flow.
Thank you for this video, I had slow filling cistern with exact same fittings as you! Managed to get the fitting off after watching this (I didn't even know how to turn the water off before watching your video), Diaphragm was fine but gave it a clean and its turned out that the collar was on too tight, but all fixed now! Thank you for your brilliant video! You explain everything very clearly.
Really glad it helped you. Thanks for taking the time to comment 👍
I’m so glad I came across your video, you’ve saved me from having to call out a plumber. Thank you!
This fixed the problem I had, exact same issue with the rubber splitting, thanks chap
This was really helpful. Thank you so much!
Glad it was helpful!👍
See this video is 7 years old but really helped me, slow filling cistern and all UA-cam videos were telling me to disconnect the water from under the cistern to clean a filter. Thought I’d try this first and bought 3x valves on Amazon for €5 and it fixed issue immediately! Amazing, thanks a million for making the video 👍🏻
Thank you so much for this! Part took a couple of days from Amazon and took me ten minutes to fit this evening. Your video was so easy to follow and you explained everything really well. One fixed toilet and another string added to my DIY bow
Brilliant. Glad it helped 👍
Cheers big man, just nipped up to B&Q, got the part for £3 and replaced it quicker than your video!!
That’s me a plumber now 😂
Brilliant. Glad you made it through your plumber training 👍
White 5 sugars please,
I know this video is 5 years old but have been struggling with a slow filling toilet for weeks that no one would come to look at. This video gave me the confidence and know how to repair it myself. Amazing!!
This information just never gets old 😁. Glad it helped 👍
Thank you so much!! Finally managed to fix the toilet which has been getting worse and worse the last six months. Feeling really chuffed that I both found the problem and the solution with your video.
It was a bit fiddly getting those three stages together (partner finally managed that bit), but toilet now filling in seconds.
And the rubber bit is still 2.50 on Amazon all these years later. 😊
I did this, it was split. So I paid £5.38 to get another and replaced it. Now I have a constantly running into the basin problem. Turning the water off the problem stops. So it is somehow connected with the part I just replaced. I unscrewed it and put it on again, trying to make sure everything was aligned. Lol, it was worse. Ahhhhhhhhh Grrrrrr.
Good video, now I know why my cistern is slow filling. I see you also have a bidet spray. I;m looking to fit one of these. Hard to dom and keep UK compliant. I'm fitting a couple of shower single check valves (ie same asma double check valve). Any comment please?
I think I have the same problem with my toilet. Is the seal pretty universal for most toilets?
Yeah I got the same. I think as long as the shape looks like the same try to order it or screwfix got these for £5. I've seen on ebay for 2-3£ . To save a bit time take it apart give a bit clean and put ot back and thighten is a bit more. It works fine to me now but obviously I have to change it because the rubber looked naked
Most toilets I have come across have the Siamp inlet valve so will use the same washers. There are different ones but if your valve looks similar to this one it should be fine.
I managed to fix my toilet thanks to you and this video you made (and the link provided to the part needed). I appreciate it, thank you very much.
Really good video quality and clarity of information...just wondering why with the leak from the washer the flow of water is slow EVEN though the water coming out from the broken water falls INSIDE of the cistern??
Thanks for helping so many people!
The hole in the washer does cause a strange fault. I would expect more water to be gushing out of the valve but it just makes the cistern fill very slowly. Maybe someone else can explain because I can't, it hurts my brain thinking about it 🤪.
Thanks for the kind comment 👍
I wondered that! I've just taken it as one of those things where if it works it works! Mine did a treat and I'm so glad I didn't pay my British Gas 'cover' the £60 flat fee to sort it out. I've just taken a big family pay hit and need to save wherever possible.
Just fixed mine too! Well pleased. Had been doing my head in!!! Thanks so much 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Had the same problem and the part was broken so obviously I replaced it but now I can't get any water when flushing and the notch is definitely lined up I've checked 3 times any advice?
Thank you so much!! For making this video. With your help, I was able to repair my toilet for just £2.67 (including delivery from Amazon). I am your biggest fan!
Thank you for the comment Jennifer. Glad it helped you 👍
If the Flow master is gray and blue, but it is doing the same thing.
Thanks a lot it really helped
That's great. Glad it helped 👍
If I have replaced the part and the tank still isn’t filling up it’s just a slow drip still any idea what the issue may be?
Brilliant thanks, the white bit to be unscrewed is VERY tight. I can’t use a metal spanner on plqstic. Any ideas thank you 😓
Any ideas why the little circular diaphragm squeaks (the one right next to the nut you tightened)
Great video, thank you. I'm having trouble unscrewing the big white valve that houses the washer. In your video you were able to unscrew by hand but mine seems completely jammed. Is it safe to use a wrench to open it?
Usually its fine. I would make sure I have access to a new valve if required - that is, if it breaks. So check your local screwfix or similar and make sure they have the valves in stock. After that put a bit of pressure on it. You want to try and support the valve as much as possible to try and keep the body of the valve stable so the plastic is not twisting, the only part you want to be moving is the nut you are undoing. It should come loose no problem.
Thank you so much, I found this extremely helpful 👍
Hi I needed to see your vid this morning as I have the same issue with our full valve. Can you tell me the make of the valve so I can track down the manufacture so I can purchase the diaphragm as can identify it on my unit please? Mike
Thankyou so much...going to screwfix right now😁😁😁😁👍👍👍
Thankyou so much...going to screwfix right now😁😁😁😁👍👍👍
Brilliant video! Thank you!
Exact same issue with my toilet, fixed in 5 mins nice one 👍
Exactly what I was looking for. Superb demo, thanks for posting up ! Saved me £100 for a plumber1
Glad it helped 👍
Awesome tutorial! Thank you!
Make life easier for yourself by removing the little arm that links the valve to the float first. It just pops off. Once the repair is done, pop it back on.
Good tip Thanks👍
Thank you very much just repaired my flush thanks to your video much appreciated. Saved me £££
Just a note though the washer in Screwfix is now nearly a fiver !! Still better than calling out a plumber 🤨 once again thanks!
Thanks for the comment and the information. A fiver seems pricey for what it is.
Fantastic video, very helpful & easy to follow. Changed the diaphragm washer easily enough, married up all the notches & tightened everything back up. But now, instead of the cistern filling to the correct level, it permanently overfills & flows into the toilet bowl. Any suggestions as to where I've gone wrong?
I wish there was a reply as um having this exact problem....😬
Great video, and i agree the part is overpriced as i paid nearly £5 for it from ScrewFix but it still was worth it. I would add that when i done this i noticed the arm/lever is detachable and it makes it much less fiddly to do this if you just clip it into place afterwards.
Good point. Glad it helped 👍
I'm going to be trying this tomorrow mate.cheers.
Fantastic, thank you for a well done video 😃👍
You, sir, are a diamond :) I went down the Screwfix route too, and found it a breeze following your video. The hardest part for me was turning off the water, as the bathroom fitter had directed the screw head towards the back of the toilet pan, making it tricky to get a screwdriver in there! After that, it took about two minutes to change the washer, even for a hamfisted DIYer like me - so if you're worried about how difficult this can be.....don't be!
Thanks. Great to know the video has come in useful.
Alot better to take arm of first
You are correct.
Sometimes they can be on really tightly and if the plastic is old it can, on occasion, break.
That's why I left mines on. Although, I ended up replacing the whole valve a year or so later.
Thanks for leaving the comment, much appreciated 👍
This solved my problem. Definitely take it off first
Thank you for this video. I first used it about 2 years ago, had to use it again this weekend. Saved me a pretty penny. Cheers.
Brilliant 👍
Fantastic and fixed thanks! 🙏🏻 👌👌 but £5.99 in screwfix btw. Very happy Mrs lol. It was taking an age to fill through the leak. There’s still a drip through the elbow that comes out? But nothing close to before.
£5.99! Big increase since I made this vid. Glad it's still helping tho 👍
Great demonstration. Thanks.
Could anyone kindly tell me what that rubber washer is called? Think I’ve got the same issue where it’s split however can not locate the part. Many thanks
There are links for the part in the video description and you can get them in screwfix as well.
Why does torn washer make it fill slower?
(Just curious)
Many thanks for vid, 2 min fix!
I am not completely sure, they need a pressure variance to work properly and this is lost when the washer is split. The actual details I don't know.
I am sure someone clever could explain. 👍
Glad the video helped.
The waters only supposed to pass through the whole in the place place on the siamp diaphragm. When the rubber splits it passes through this instead. This actually causes restriction of water as it's not passing it's designed path. It's this hole which the float pushes against to stop the flow of water.
I AM Is waiting for this piece and is very grateful for your teaching son thank you so much. Jesus KING
Very welcome. Hope it all goes well 👍
Thanks so much for this video! Really useful and super easy to follow.
Since I wanted to do this straight away, I found the washer on Screwfix too like some other on here have too. Took some searching though, so here's the link to "Arctic Products Siamp Diaphragm Washer (5006J)"
www.screwfix.com/p/arctic-products-siamp-diaphragm-washer/5006j
Thanks and thanks for the link. I am sure plenty of people will find it useful.
Thank you, just fixed it in no time!!
Brilliant video, thanks for sharing. I had the same issue (the split was in the same spot exactly) and although I got ripped off by Screwfix for the part, it's cured the problem in 5 mins. Thanks again.
Glad it helped!
Thanks mate, just the job, exact same fitting as me, must be a Scottish thing cause all i kjept finding was different types of cisterns ans fittings which didnt match! Repaired now!
Legend! Thank you so much.
I found a tiny bit of water softener behind the inlet which led to the Toilet over filling, just a tiny crystal that hadn't dissolved. Thanks for Video Sir.......saved me 80 Quid.
Welcome 👍
Thank you, handyman. The exact problem here now fixed insitu. I thought it was air in supply pipework causing the hammer, not a split in the siamp filler valve rubber washer. Much appreciated and thankful of finding your (rather old now) video. Cheers.
Glad it helped. Sometimes even old videos still have the ability to teach 😄👍
Many thanks. Had a bit of a job unscrewing it, but once it was off, it was a piece of cake to replace the valve. Now my cistern fills in 32 seconds! Compared to 5 mins before
It makes a big difference. Glad it helped 👍
Brilliant Video !! Sorted my cistern out and bit of showing off to the wife... the exact product in this video however is “ARCTIC PRODUCTS SIAMP DIAPHRAGM WASHER” product code from Screwfix is 5006J £4.45... 👌
Glad it helped. Thanks for the info
Thanks Handyman. I have the same problem. Tomorrow I shall fix it.
Brilliant 👍
Fitted OK, but now wont stop overflowing ? Put the old valve back on that is slow to fill in meantime, as dont want overflowwing toilet. Any help from anyone. ????>>
Usually the notch isn't lined up properly
Hey Handyman, could you advise which brand that water fill valve is? I think I may need to replace the whole thing. I have the exact same one and was wondering how I could find it, would you know? Cheers.
This is a Siamp inlet valve 👍
Hi thanks for the video. Ate these things are standard sizes ? I have the same problem, and looking on the ebay it looks like what I need but where can I find the serial number or any data where I know which one should I buy ? Thanks for the reply :)
There are links in the description or Screwfix has them as well.
Thanks for your video, much appreciated & very helpful.
Glad it helped.
Can you please tell me what the part is called? Ours is filling slow and hissing water out and after watching this I'm confident it's exactly the issue you've had
There is a link in the description
Thanks so much for your video. Fixed our cistern…£6 from Greenock plumbers…ouch!
Brilliant. Glad it helped. £6 is a lot for the part but way cheaper than a plumber 😁👍
Thank you!! Just fixed my loo for £2.50. kinda can't believe it!! Wheeeeeeeeee 😀
Brilliant. Well done. Glad it helped 👍
Thanks for taking the time to make this video. Exactly what I was looking for.
Glad it helped.
Sorted in no time at all,great video,spare obtained from Screwfix click and collect in less than an hour, £4.69
Brilliant 👍
Very good thank you.
Thanks for the video, got exactly the same problem. I've had to adjust the main holding "screw" to get good water flow through, but I did find a tiny slit in the diaphragm which I'm about to replace.
Great.
I have this exact cistern but now it won't stop filling and starts flowing into the overflow. Do you have any tips on how to solve this?
If you have changed the rubber it usually means its not seated peoperly. Try it again and make sure the notch is lined up.
You are professional!!!! Thank you for the great video mate!
No problem 👍
Thank you Sir.
Same toilet different issue. Thanks again for your help.
Glad to help
my seal was faulty and I replaced it but it Is still filling slow (5mins) Any other ideas on what this could be?
make sure the seal is seated properly
Hi I've done this and it didn't work the waters spitting out of that bit you replaced . I've had a feel down the tube under that where the water is supposed to fill it and there's nothing coming out . Any ideas ?? Thank you
Sounds like it's not located properly. Double check the notches are lined up.
What’s the part called. I’m having this exact problem thanks for the video !
There are some links in the description which will take you to the exact washer you need 👍
I've got the same problem at the minute and want to fix this myself as it looks pretty easy to do. Can I ask what the name of the gasket is please for when I order one ?
There is a link in the description.
I have done this and it fixed my flush but I now have a toilet that water is now constantly flowing through! Can someone please advise me on what to do now 😑
Check the notch. That's usually the problem👍
Many thanks. Problem and solution exactly as shown.
Glad it helped 👍
Thank you thank you Thank you. I've fixed my toilet ! I feel so proud of myself.Yes... I'm useless as plumber
Well done, glad the video helped.