How to install a toilet water inlet valve - Torbeck valve - Ultimate Handyman DIY tips

[TheMerseycop]

seen most of your vids now, is there anything you cant do?? lol you certainly know your stuff mate

[ultimatehandyman]

@TheMerseycop

Thanks for watching them. I hope I have not bored you too much LOL

I'll have a go at most things to do with DIY

Thanks for the comment

[TheMerseycop]

@ultimatehandyman

im embarking on a 4day intensive plumbing course with lancs school of trades been a tiler for 20yrs an plastering 10yrs whats your thoughts on these courses?

[ultimatehandyman]

@TheMerseycop

I have never been on one so cannot comment, although my girlfriend went on a 2 day plastering course and she got a certificate LOL

[TheMerseycop]

@ultimatehandyman

is she a good spread?? lol where did you learn your stuff

[ultimatehandyman]

@TheMerseycop

She's terrible LOL.

I learnt a lot from reading DIY books when I was younger and from watching people

[donncha2001]

Thanks for an informative video. I'm having the same problem myself. Toilet's only a few months old too.

[ultimatehandyman]

@donncha2001

You are welcome.

These inlet valves are a real pain. I know old toilets where the ball valve has lasted 30 years, then these pieces of junk came along Arghh. 

[thambikutty]

did u say that the inlet valve , which u previously had wasn't any good?

because i got same one and i m havin the same problem..

I don't whether to get a replacement of the same make or a different make!!

[ultimatehandyman]

@thambikutty

Yes, the standard one that came with the toilet was useless as it often would not shut off the water when it should. I replaced mine with a Torbeck valve which was a huge improvement!

[thambikutty]

@ultimatehandyman Oh ryt !! What do you fink of Fluid master? is dat ny good?

[ultimatehandyman]

@thambikutty

Not sure as I am not familiar with that brand, sorry!

[acippico]

Great informational video! Thanks.

[ultimatehandyman]

@acippico

You are welcome.

Thanks for the comment

[iq4u3]

To be honest your instructions are very easy to understand and it save from stress and money to pay a plumber.

Thanks

[ultimatehandyman]

@iq4u3

Thanks for the comment

[FlashmoreGash]

i meant at the beginning ;)...nothing u did..!!...

[ultimatehandyman]

@FlashmoreGash

Oh right!

I'm not sure to be honest as it was filmed a long time ago.

Much of the plastic used in toilets these days is very poor quality.

The plumbing that was done in that house originally was not done to a good standard, so you could be right!

[FlashmoreGash]

the nut looks cross threaded!...

[ultimatehandyman]

@FlashmoreGash

It wasn't ;-)

[badlandersMCC]

Thanks, great video, followed your instructions which were absolutely spot on!!

[ultimatehandyman]

@badlandersMCC

Thanks for the comment!

[YEDz79]

sorry didn't get back you, did the job, cheers mate saved me no doubt a small fortune

[shaunylad1]

Thanks mate - really clear and straightforward explanation. The last two houses we've had have both had close-coupled push button toilets with all plastic fittings and we've had problems each time. My old fella is a retired plumber and he hates them. Thanks for the post

[ultimatehandyman]

@shaunylad1

You are welcome.

Thanks for the comment!

[YEDz79]

This is the exact toilet i have, the plastic nut was leaking, i tried everything bar replacing the unit and it always leaked. I'm going to take your advice i'll change it tomorrow, cheers bud.

[ultimatehandyman]

@YEDz79

Good luck with it!

[ramdomness453]

Those Torbeck valves are awful nasty pieces of plastic, I have had both types by Torbeck, the one shown here, and the traditional Torbeck. Traditional is much better, this type, all I had was a noisy racket, or incredibly slow refill (with the restrictor) I still have Equilibrium valves, but are by Armitage Shanks and both function very well.

A very good video though, nicely done.

[ultimatehandyman]

@ ramdomness453

Thanks for the comment. The Torbeck is a massive improvement on the one that came with the toilet from B&Q.

I'll check out the Armitage Shanks ones next time I need one!

[ramdomness453]

You're welcome :)

I bet it was! B&Q stuff can be really awful, but some stuff I find is great, like the Wirquin toilet syphons, they're very powerful for a syphon.

I'm sure you'll soon be 'converted' to them, despite the fact they're not height adjustable, they're much much more robust and reliable, I don't notice the distinctive thump usually found on this type either.

[ultimatehandyman]

Thanks for the reply again.

I'm due to change the flush mechansim in that B&Q toilet soon as it keeps bloomin sticking. It has stuck since day one and is most annoying!

I'll check out the wirquin syphons!

[ramdomness453]

No probs

Sounds like this toilet is a bit of a pain! No guess the seat was/is flimsy?

The flush valve looks like a Derwent one, I've had no experience with their valves, but all their products are generally rubbish! It's a shame you can't stick a syphon in this, but a flapper valve (generally single flush only though) may be good. I have quite a long list of good and bad products and solutions for these things! Can discuss further through the personal message thing if you like.

[zakzak000]

A lot of people over tighten the float valve connection, this ruins the plastic thread and leaks alwasy occur. Seen too many in my time!

[ultimatehandyman]

Yes, the brass nuts are much better but most things you buy come with the plastic nuts.