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PLUMBING GUIDE 2008

Ball Valve Repairs

Switch off the supply of water to the cistern. With a WC, it will be a little easier to work if the cistern is flushed to remove the water. There is a split pin holding the float arm in place. This should be straightened and removed to release the float arm.

Removing the ball valve washer


Unscrew the end cap if there is one, to expose the piston. Because the whole mechanism is subjected to constant moisture, you may find the end cap difficult to unscrew. Try gripping the body of the valve with a pair of pipe grips while unscrewing the cap with another pair. If needs be, add a little penetrating oil at the cap/thread junction and leave to act for a few minutes so that the oil may creep along the thread. Slide out the piston and remove the old washer from the end.

PLUMBING GUIDE 2008

Replacing the ball valve washer


When fitting the new one, gently remove lime scale deposits from the assembly with wire wool or a pan scourer. Then apply a little petroleum jelly to keep the parts from seizing in future. Reassemble the piston in its housing and reconnect the float arm with the split pin. Once through, the tails of the pin should be eased apart to hold it in place. Turn on the water and check that the valve functions correctly cutting off the water supply before it reaches the overflow.

Ball valve types


There are basically two main types of float valve, those with a solid metal arm and those with a plastic arm. They are sometimes referred to as a ballcock. When correctly adjusted, the valve should close off the water feed a little before the level reaches the overflow outlet. Cisterns which continually overflow can usually be cured by a simple adjustment of this arm.

Adjusting metal arm ball valves


For metal arms, hold the end nearest the valve with one hand and, using the other hand, bend the end nearest the ball float. Bend it down gently to lower the level at which the water flow stops. Bend it up to increase the level.

PLUMBING GUIDE 2008

Adjusting plastic arm ball valves


The plastic types are controlled by a screw stop mechanism. Release the stop nut, and screw the threaded section out to increase the level or in to decrease it. Once the correct position has been found, reposition the stop nut. If the float arm requires a lot of upward force to stop the water, it is a sure sign that the washer has become worn and needs replacing.

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