Ballcock repair kit

The float valve or ball valve or ballcock as it’s also known is a type of valve found in many homes across the UK in toilet cisterns and heating systems.

Over time they can become worn and fail and when this happens they need to be replaced so read on below to find out how.

What is a Float Valve?

The float valve is a true tried and tested type of water inlet valve that has been used across many different water-based appliances over the years, most commonly in toilet cisterns and central heating header tanks.

To work, they utilise a plastic ball that’s screwed on to the end of the valve arm.

As the water level in the toilet cistern or tank drops it lowers the ball and arm which in turn opens the valve and allows water to flow.

The most common type of float valve or ballcock valve is the plunger or piston type valve.

As the arm raises or lowers it moves the piston or plunger allowing water to flow or cutting it off and stopping it.

The float valve is an extremely versatile type of valve that’s ideal for controlling water flow dependin

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