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Geddy
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Noisy valve
Dec 21st, 2004, 10:23am
 
I have a problem with a noisy float valve in our high level cistern.

The cistern fills very quickly and efficiently but as it shuts off there is severe vibration noise coming from the float valve. I know we live in a high pressure area (5 bar) so turned down the isolating value but the problem persists.

Should I turn down the internal stop cock or is there another remedy?. I don't really want the performance of the shower and other fittings to suffer.
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Re: Noisy valve
Reply #1 - Dec 21st, 2004, 5:10pm
 
has it always done that or has it recently happened? If recent try changing the float valve washer, if always may need pipes clipping somewhere. normally water hammer/noisy valves are due to wear on the washers although bad installation can also be a factor.
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Re: Noisy valve
Reply #2 - Dec 21st, 2004, 5:12pm
 
Thanks

The installation is new so it sounds like additional clipping is required
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Re: Noisy valve
Reply #3 - Dec 21st, 2004, 9:18pm
 
Try fitting an equalibrium ballvalve
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