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Re: Diverting water supplies
« Reply #30 on: May 11, 2010, 09:29:34 AM »
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Re: Diverting water supplies
« Reply #31 on: May 11, 2010, 09:39:41 AM »
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Get a man in... Noah perhaps?  happy001
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Re: Diverting water supplies
« Reply #32 on: May 11, 2010, 09:53:37 AM »
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And now my washing machine is full of dandelions  evil:
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Re: Diverting water supplies
« Reply #33 on: May 11, 2010, 09:57:41 AM »
Quote from: Nick on May 11, 2010, 09:53:37 AM
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And now my washing machine is full of dandelions  evil:

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Even for you, that is exceptional
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Re: Diverting water supplies
« Reply #34 on: May 11, 2010, 09:58:58 AM »
Don't encourage him DS.  noooo:
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Re: Diverting water supplies
« Reply #35 on: May 11, 2010, 10:00:17 AM »
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Re: Diverting water supplies
« Reply #36 on: May 11, 2010, 10:05:35 AM »
I draped a load of washing on the line the other day (sans pegs  redface:) but it all blew off and landed on the lawn. I scooped it up and put it back in the washer. Unfortunately it came with a fine dandelion crop.  evil:

They are very clean dandelions though  angel1
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Re: Diverting water supplies
« Reply #37 on: May 11, 2010, 10:11:56 AM »
Quote from: Nick on May 11, 2010, 10:05:35 AM
I draped a load of washing on the line the other day (sans pegs  redface:) but it all blew off and landed on the lawn. I scooped it up and put it back in the washer. Unfortunately it came with a fine dandelion crop.  evil:

They are very clean dandelions though  angel1

I am disappointed.

That sounds quite plausible.
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Re: Diverting water supplies
« Reply #38 on: May 11, 2010, 01:54:59 PM »
I like dandelions they make good salad, not sure that applies if they taste of Persil.
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Re: Diverting water supplies
« Reply #39 on: May 15, 2010, 11:12:03 AM »
Not a good idea to try to replace the entire ballcock mechanism with using any tools  noooo:
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Re: Diverting water supplies
« Reply #40 on: May 15, 2010, 11:20:16 AM »
No ~ it wouldn't be. Why not ask? I have tools.  Banghead


I'd come round but I can't drive until Monday.
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Re: Diverting water supplies
« Reply #41 on: May 15, 2010, 11:37:20 AM »
I've gubbed it  noooo:
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Re: Diverting water supplies
« Reply #42 on: May 15, 2010, 11:40:14 AM »
How?

It is only a plastic float on a bar. Usually removable with finger pressure.
AFTER FIRST TURNING OFF THE MAINS WATER SUPPLY
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Re: Diverting water supplies
« Reply #43 on: May 15, 2010, 11:48:00 AM »


Ball cock assemblies can be bought from B&Q as a complete item. Simply remove old one and replace. Nylon nuts on nylon threads are the norm unless the cistern is over about 50 years old and has never been serviced. Undo the nut with your fingers. A spanner will probably chew it up.
If it is a matter that the inlet valve won't shut you can adjust it by the nylon screw, usually found near the top where the inlet valve is located. A kitchen knife or nail file is all you need ~ a screwdriver would be a luxury.
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Re: Diverting water supplies
« Reply #44 on: May 15, 2010, 12:25:47 PM »
Simples!
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