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A ballcock is a ball float on the end of a lever in the water closet of a toilet. As the level of water in the closet rises, so does the floating ballcock. When the water level is high enough, the lever operates a sliding valve and the water coming into the closet is shut off.
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What is does a ballcock look like?
If you open the lid on your toilet you should see the ballcock. It is normally on the left side and has the float, that looks like a ball, attached to it. It is used to fill the water in the bowl and set the height of the water.
When did Thomas Crapper invent the ballcock?
Not 1596
How do you fix singing toilet?
Just replace the ballcock valve..
What would cause the ballcock to suddenly pop up out of its fixture and water to sputter in the tank if this happened spontaneously and not during use?
A surge in water pressure can cause this. Also, a defective ballcock would pop off under these conditions. Replace the ballcock and consider installing a pressure reducing valve (PRV) on the incoming water line.
How do you replace ballcock?
Turn off the water and drain the tank. Sop up excess as needed. Remove old ballcock and install new one. Connect chain and verify slack, but not too much slack, and that the chain will not catch an anything. Turn on water and let tank fill. Flush several times and verify correct operation. Double check chain. Sometimes, the ballcock seat is bad. You can replace it, but that is usually difficult and occasionally gets out of hand. They make a ballcock with seat replacement. The seat sits on top of the old seat using some kind of putty. Ususally, you remove old ballcock, clean and dry seat, apply putty bead to new seat, and press on, following any specific directions in the kit. In all cases, you need to check the minimum drain level. There is a cup on the back of the ballcock that lets you adjust how far down the water goes before the ballcock closes. This can save water. Set it to where the flush is correct for your application.
What if your toilet makes a noise out of no were?
Your ballcock is comming on -- replace tank ball or sometimes you have to change out flush valve -- but change tank ball first and see if that will do it You hardly ever have to change flush valve -- Your ballcock is what lets water come into your tank
Why did Thomas Crapper invent the ballcock?
To allow toilets to fill from the water line without overflowing.
Do you have to remove the toilet tank to replace the ballcock valve?
No. The instructions for replacing the ballcock valve should be printed on the package for the new valve. You can also discuss it with an employee at a good hardware or home improvement store who should be able to explain and maybe even demonstrate the procedure for you.
What did Thomas Crapper invent?
Thomas Crapper invented the ballcock which was the first type of toilet thank you very much.
How do you stop water tank filling up while you change taps?
Turn off the valve & tie up the ballcock...
What would cause your pipes to rattle when no water is being used anywhere in the house?
Fluctuations in city water pressure. Sometimes this is a bad toilet ballcock. Test by turning water off to one toilet at a time to see if it stops.
How do you shorten the time between flushes on tank-type urinal?
Adjust the flow rate to a slower fill through the ballcock in the tank.
