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Sounds like the float valve,or ball cock, is either leaking or is partially submerged. If it is an older plastic ball on the end of a brass rod,lift the cistern cover and bend the brass rod down to make the ball valve close at a lower level of water. If this does not work flush the toilet and manually lift the ball valve to the closed position. If it leaks then you need to replace the valve seal.
If you have a more modern cistern with twin flush and plastic components,there is a level setting device located beneath the the water line to set the level. Click it up or down one notch at a time to find the right setting.
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How do you identify cause of dripping overflow pipe and rectify it?
Depends on what type of overflow and what it services and whether it is constantly happening or intermittent.
Why Overflow pipe leaking?
An overflow pipe on a (toilet cistern?) will leak if the rubber disc in the ballcock slide valve needs to be replaced.
You have fuel dripping from an overflow pipe under the car just forward of the pump WHY?
the car is a Renault espace diesel
How high does the toilet overflow pipe need to be?
Kits are available to make sure the toilet flange is level with the new floor. These kits are adjustable because of the differences in thickness of flooring and material, any subflooring laid down, grout, infloor heating etc. . Ideally, you want to seat the toilet on the wax gasket, and attach the mounting bolts, and have the toilet flat on the finished floor. These kits are easy to find and use.
Why does water run out of overflow pipe in homes?
because whatever is on the other end of that overflow pipe is overflowing
How do you stop the toilet tank from leaking water even after replacing the flapper valve?
adjust the floating bulb, it may be running over the top of the overflow pipe
Does a cover plate over the overflow pipe opening sealed with caulking in a typical bathtub defeat the purpose of the overflow pipe?
The cover plate should have a gap on the bottom edge to let water in. If this is filled in with caulk, then Yes, it is useless and should be opened up.
Should you glue your toilet closet flange to your pipe?
No, it is not recommended to glue the toilet closet flange to the pipe. The flange should be secured to the floor using bolts or screws, and the toilet is then secured to the flange using wax rings or sealing gaskets. Gluing the flange to the pipe can make it difficult to remove or replace the toilet in the future.
Will flushing food down the toilet clog the pipes?
Sometimes it will, sometimes it won't. You're taking chances if you do. Same as putting a bunch of paper towels down the toilet. Usually the toilet will back up and overflow before the lines will clog as the p-trap built into the toilet is smaller than the diameter of the sewer pipe.
What would cause a central air conditioner to make a dripping sound in the inside unit and leak water?
When air is cooled the water in it comes out (like mist forming on the outside of a class filled with cold coke) and this happens in the air conditioner. Normally the dripping water is drained way to the outside (or a drain) by a pipe. If the pipe gets blocked the water will overflow and the conditioner will leak water - get it serviced.
Can the Tub Overflow drain leak?
Yes, the gasket between the overflow pipe and the tub can go bad, or it can leak around where the pipe is attached to the drain.
Why does the outside drain of an air conditioner keep dripping water?
It has to drain the condensate buildup somewhere... Some drain directly into the homes plumbing and only drain outside the home when the inside line has plugged up, like an overflow pipe.
