How is it that the performance of a Torbeck valve can gradually degrade over time, and yet when the time comes to look at it, nothing less than a full strip-down and service will do?
Surely it should be possible to just back-track a little to the point where it was not failing?
But why bother? Toilet with Torbeck valve requires attention every year.
But downstairs toilet (qv) with traditional ball-valve has given trouble-free operation for over 10 years.
The Torbecks I've fitted here have given trouble-free, silent, operation for over ten years.
Is there cack in your water supply? The balancing hole in equilibrium valve(*) is tiny compared to the jet of even a HP ball valve.
(*) Torbeck is a registered trademark not a valve type but has become like Hoover or Biro.
The next generation of Torbecks will have a warning light, a circuit board and two safety cut outs.
Well I'm surprised nobody has created a converter kit by now. Brian
Good question! The only problem I ever had with Torbeck valves was after the Water Board had been working on the supply pipes nearby, leaving some gunge in the pipes.
With dire warnings not to DIY !
A replacement standard valve is a convenient way to go. Is there any need for conversion?
All that complication will lead to Cisternmatic failure.
G.Harman
Hard water area - the recent troubles caused no doubt by the water board replacing the stop-c*ck in the pavement..
As, indeed, I have just indicated further up the thread!
And you will be able to remove the crud with an app on your mobile phone.
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