Torbeck Valve pain!

[Mike2007]

Can anyone describe clearly how a Torbeck inlet valve works as I have a constantly filling one in a cistern?
It fills, then just as you think its going to stop...it keeps hissing away and overflows the toilet cistern. Yes I have had it apart and see no sign of dirt or wear.
I have had it running without restrictor and with it in (plastic comb included).

 

[JohnD]

suggestion

Save your time and fit a new one. You only hav to swap over the front parts.

Maybe you have put it together wrong (like the pin) or lost a bit. If it used to work and now doesn't is has surely got damaged. If it never worked it must have been put in wrong. Presumably you have checked the float is fitted right and is pushing on the end.

the new one will come with the diagram so you can have a look.

I am surprised you say it hisses as they are practically inaudible.

 

[Mike2007]

I will not be defeated (well maybe this time) and want to know why these quite simple devices can be awkward?
The holes in the valve seem too fine and could be taken down quite easily by some dirty water/particle etc? Although mine is as clean as a whistle.

 

[JohnD]

....that's why they have a removable filter incorporated.


I have only had the problem where the filter had been damaged. Good old Opela sent me some new ones free

Are you going to say if it dribbled from new or has become faulty with age?

 

[Mike2007]

Brand spanker!

 

[JohnD]

then I think you must have fitted it wrong. Have you compared the assembly with the diagram? Is the water coming out of the top and down the poly tube? Is it upside down? Is the cap cross-threaded?

 

[Mike2007]

Worked for a few days then customer called me back to fix it. Fitted restrictor (as water presure was low anyway) and still leaks from centre of blue nut. Tried slacker...tried tighter...took apart main diaphram parts...still the same?