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Ball Cock Valve of cold water storage tank keeps running
Anonymous user 28/02/2024 - 3.59 PM
Dear Tradesman, The ballcock valve of my rather large cold water tank in my loft keeps running in a thin stream. This cannot be stopped even if I push up the ball. Is there a risk of the tank overflowing? How urgent is the issue? Than you very much, Julia
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3 Spires Plumbing and Bathrooms Ltd
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
Thank should have an overflow pipe fitted...should be ok. Not an emergency.,but will need looking at
Answered13 March 2021
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Anonymous user
The ball valve is letting by which means the rubber seal has perished within the valve. It does need changing or mains pressure water will freely flow into the tank leading it to overflow via you’re overflow/warning pipe. If it’s a large tank I assume the supply pipe must also be bigger than normal 15mm supply. The pressure of the flow of water might be greater than it can overflow. My advice would be to change it ASAP.
Regards Dan
Answered14 March 2021
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SureFlow Plumbing and Heating Ltd
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
Your tank should have an overflow pipe fitted to it terminating to safe place. The ball valve will need servicing/replacing as soon as possible.
Answered14 March 2021
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Anonymous user
Replace the ballcock and if there isn’t an overflow then have one fitted
Answered4 April 2021
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