Flappy type toilet cistern leaking

ttoli


Joined: 24/03/2007
Posts: 1172

Message Posted:
21/10/2009 11:17

Constantly leaking, have cleaned around sealing area, is there a quick fix or is it better to replace with a ballc0ck system?





Thanks

TRNCVaughan


Joined: 27/04/2008
Posts: 4578

Message Posted:
21/10/2009 11:27

Cyprus Solutions have this problem cracked.

Call on 0533 836 7094

ttoli


Joined: 24/03/2007
Posts: 1172

Message Posted:
21/10/2009 11:36

Thanks Vaughan,will bear in mind, but was looking to fix myself,doesnt look like rocket science.

kelly25


Joined: 29/05/2008
Posts: 365

Message Posted:
21/10/2009 11:48

Ours leaks as well, you need to take the toliet top off for a few days and clean on the inside of the flappy bit, and then make sure that when you pull the string you pull it directly upwards. It worked for us anyway

ttoli


Joined: 24/03/2007
Posts: 1172

Message Posted:
21/10/2009 11:52

Thanks hun, will give it a try, now get back answering those phones

cyprusairsoft



Joined: 22/06/2009
Posts: 2066

Message Posted:
21/10/2009 12:37

think some heavier flappy valves are available

loulou



Joined: 14/05/2008
Posts: 785

Message Posted:
21/10/2009 12:50

clean the lime of the flap and put some nuts on the bottom extra weight

Tenakoutou



Joined: 27/07/2009
Posts: 4110

Message Posted:
21/10/2009 12:57

I know that the plumber Ronnies Furniture use fits these 'economy' - i.e. double flush = normal and economy.



If you want to really save water, this is the best way.



He's done a lot of expat work and is totally honest and very reasonable - best give Ronnies (Kadir) a ring!



Get their phone number from their website - sorry, don't have it handy.

JohnW


Joined: 23/04/2009
Posts: 601

Message Posted:
21/10/2009 14:39

We have heavier flapper valves available which usually fix this problem.



Call me on 0533 836 7094 or find us at Lambousa Market on Saterday when I will have some with me.

JohnW


Joined: 23/04/2009
Posts: 601

Message Posted:
21/10/2009 14:43

Perhaps you should check something else first.



Turn off the water to the cistern, remove the cistern lid, take off the flapper valve. Then flap the remaining water down the hole till you get to the point where no water can overflow on its' own down the hole. When it has settled if you still have water trickling down the lavatory pan the the seal between the stem and the cistern has gone. If that is the case you will need to replace the whole flapper assembly.



John

Cyprus Solutions

0533 836 7094

gansa66


Joined: 20/11/2008
Posts: 241

Message Posted:
21/10/2009 15:00

you dont need anything get a new seal for your flapper they about 2 tl and change it yourself.if you need help call me i live near altinkaya i will doit for free.its not a big job

minertor



Joined: 14/02/2009
Posts: 1238

Message Posted:
21/10/2009 15:09

Make sure that the ballcock float doesn't have any water in it. I tried the weights and heavier flap, nothing worked until I noticed that the float had negative buoyancy. Easy to miss when the cistern is empty. If it is taking water, put some sealant on the threads.



Tony

AlsancakJack



Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 5762

Message Posted:
21/10/2009 15:13

I have found that if it is the flapper valve that is not sealing then remove the flapper valve and clean the surrounding area of the orifice (nice word!) and then wipe vaseline around the lip of the orifice and underneath the sealing area of the flapper valve and that should do the trick.

AJ

sienna


Joined: 09/01/2009
Posts: 1627

Message Posted:
21/10/2009 15:19

When my flapper went I have a push botton one now, only way forward AJ good tips though

JohnW


Joined: 23/04/2009
Posts: 601

Message Posted:
21/10/2009 15:20

It's difficult to imagine that anything so simple could be so infuriating.



Another issue can sometimes be that where there is a plastic pipe from the inflow going down to the bottom of the cistern and the flow is heavy the water can get under the flapper and force it up enough to make it leak when the cistern is filling. Move the pipe away, particularly where the stem has been put so the flapper is on the side nearest the water inflow.

matula


Joined: 07/07/2008
Posts: 647

Message Posted:
21/10/2009 16:01

I solved mine by tying a lead fishing weight (using copper wire) to the flapper.Seems ok now.

ttoli


Joined: 24/03/2007
Posts: 1172

Message Posted:
21/10/2009 18:53

Thanks all for your help, think that i have it solved now.