Toilet not filling with water? Easy fix!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 ต.ค. 2024
- In this video I show you how to repair a toilet that will not fill with water using minimal tools and simple techniques. In this case I chose to replace the inlet filler inside the cistern and can be purchased from most DIY stores or Amazon.
Amazon links for the parts and tools used:
Bottom entry inlet filler amzn.to/3DyQEoH
Bahco adjustable wrench amzn.to/3JzYcet
Water pump pliers/grips amzn.to/3l0UzEc
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Thank you so much Mr Fowler. I managed to replace my Siamp inlet valve following your great instructions. 4 days on and still no leaks and seems to be working fine.. only problem I had was the fibre washer that was supplied didn’t fit my pipe connector but luckily I had one that did. Great video not sure I would have managed without it..👍
That is brilliant, and im glad the video was so helpful! Please consider subscribing for more great videos👍
Thank you so much Mr Fowler for making such a super, instructive, informative and detailed video! This has enabled me to fix our bust bog with confidence and at a total cost of less than £18 (for the Siamp 99T from local plumber merchant). For me the hardest bit was working out how to remove the surrounding fascia to our toilet. Rest was easy peasy thanks to your video and great commentary. Thank you!
Hi Paul, Thanks so much for your comment. Im glad the video has helped you and saved you some money in the process!
Thank you sooo much - I'm about to tackle my first ever plumbing job following your instructions. Brilliant
That's great to hear. Just take your time, and everything should be fine. When you come to turn the water on, just do it slowly and keep checking for leaks.
Thanks for this video, just fixed my cistern at minimal cost and disruption. Clear and concise video. 👍🏻
Hi Pete, That's brilliant to hear. My channel is all about saving people money and giving them the skills to do jobs themselves!
Thank you so much for your help, I was able to change the washer that you mentioned right at the start of the video, which sorted out the very slow water flow problem. Thanks for being so generous with your knowledge!
I'm glad the video has helped you and, more importantly, saved you money! Thanks for your comment 👍
Really clear explanation. Many thanks. I am confident to have a go now.
Hi, it's easy to do, but just take your time and take a photo of the inside of the toilet before you start. That way if anything goes wrong you will have something to refer back to.
great video. ive just replaced the valve on mine. made sure i levelled up the little plastic markers but now it screams and pressure builds up and it shuts off the water! ive loosened off the plastic screw for now but its really loose to stop the noise. i definitely have the right valve.
Have you tried closing the isolation valve on the outside of the toilet slightly? That will reduce the flow/pressure inside the fill unit.
@@FixitwithFowler thanks for replying and for the tip. for some reason, it seemed to sort itself out.
Great video, well explained, saved me calling the local housing trust out . Thanks for posting.
Thanks for your comment, don't forget to have a look at my other videos!
5 30 am, half asleep, flushed toilet and now won't stop trying to up. Water constantly flowing in the toilet. 6am I've just watched your video! Wish me luck! Woman here 😂
Hi, hopefully that will work or if not have a look at my other toilet video which stops the water constantly running into the toilet.
@@FixitwithFowler thank you 🙏 I was thinking if it was the push down buttons it would just be them that didn't work, but would have no effect on water cistern not filling up. I'll take a pic of inside and take to local DIY shop for replacement. Fingers 🤞
Yeah thats a good idea. If you find a plumbers merchant/wholesalers, they are normally really helpful.
Really useful video. Well explained. Thank a lot.
No problem, I'm glad you found it useful. If you like my channel, don't forget to subscribe. Cheers 👍 😉
Really helpful video, just replaced mine and I feel like I’ve earned a new #dadskill badge.
I had no disasters with water and no mess after following this. Toilet is super quiet on the refill and flushes like a dream. I went for the Flomasta from screwfix as it was reasonably priced and had the brass thread.
Im glad you managed to fix it and save money!
Thanks for sharing your experience. Top job!
Hi, thank you so much for your super thanks. That's my first one, and im over the moon! 😀
@@FixitwithFowler No problem! My first as well - thought it merited more than a comment or a thumb
@NowZoomer Thanks once again!
Brilliant video, many thanks and you're a star!
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Thanks Fowler. That was a great help
No problem, glad it helped! Don't forget to look at my other videos and subscribe for more great content 😉
Thanks for posting mate. Really appreciate it
Hi Syed, I hope the video helped. Thanks for your comment!
So helpful. Thank you.
I'm glad the video was helpful 😁
Thanks mate , very useful video
I'm glad it helped. Thanks for your comment!
Great video just what I was looking for can crack on with job now👌🏼
Hi, that's good to hear. Let me know how it goes!
Great man thank you so much.
No problem, have a look at my channel for more helpful DIY videos and dont forget to subscribe 😉 😀
I just had to turn the valve and its fixed, thanks.
Glad the video helped!
Hi . That was a really helpful video may I ask if the water is going into the cistern but not filling up the bowl would the replacement of this part fix the problem do u know please ? .. thank you so much for your time God bless 🙏
Hi Dee, you would need to replace the flush unit. Hope that helps
Hiya, thanks for sharing. Why did you replace the whole fill part rather than just the valve that was split?
It was a job for my mum and for the sake of £10 i wanted peace of mind it was all new!
Hi! Thank you for this! I've managed to fix mine (only the rubber bit needed replaced) but I'm a bit confused where the water is actually coming out. Any chance you could explain? I get paranoid unless I fully understand how something works 😅
Hi, the diaphragm (the rubber bit) basically acts like a seal that opens and closes. Sometimes, these can become perished or dirty, meaning they dont work properly.
Excellent cheers
No problem. I'm glad the video has helped!
this morning my toilet wouldn’t flush both the filler has stopped filling the cistern and the flush also leaks at the base so any water slowly leaks into the pan. From this video I now know what to do to solve the filling process.
That's good to hear, im glad you found the video useful. Thanks for your comment!
today i bought the rubber washers for both the flush and the filler £7. The flush seems to have worked but the float seems to jam before it gets to the top of its movement which doesnt stop the flow . This continues to over flow. When I move the float by hand there seems to be nothing stopping it moving. yet when there’s water involved it jams. most odd.
@rockerjim8045 have you double checked that you have reassembled the filler correctly? It may need some more adjustment or the new rubber might be catching
Hello
Thanks for the tips - mine is not filling up.. Can I manually fill the tank for use until plumber gets here?
Yes you can fill the system manually. Just be careful when pouring the water in.
Yes of course you can, don't overfill it though
We have a Siamp toilet suite. A small grey plastic "plug" that controls the outlet flow, keeps popping out of the top of the inlet when the cistern is filling. When that happens the water sprays up, hits the lid causing it to leak down the outside of the cistern. We've turned down the water pressure to stop this but the cistern now takes ages to fill. Can it be replaced or do we need to replace the whole inlet unit? Hope you can help.
Is the cistern concealed in a cupboard or is it a standard toilet?
@@FixitwithFowler Thank you so much for your reply. It's a standard Siamp toilet. Not sure of the model as we've just purchased the house. We can easily access the inside of the cistern. Thanks Kara
@barkaparka hi, if you google siamp toilet spares then there are loads of different fittings available to save you replacing the toilet!
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Water is coming out off mine but it's coming out asif it's going through a needle, any tips?
Hi, yes, in the top of the outlet, there is a rubber diaphragm/washer in the top near where the water comes out. You could unscrew it and check it is not blocked. Just make sure you turn the water off first!!!
Where you get them tools? Never knew you owned any
Ha ha, i never needed any 😉
How do you know if its this problem? With mine, when it is trying to fill up, the water is just running into the toilet bowl?
Hi, it could be the filler unit, but it sounds like it's the flush unit.
@Fix it with Fowler okay, I thought that, so I have just purchased a fluidmaster dual bottom flush valve, so I'm hoping that fits 😅
Its normal for the seal on the plunger of the flush unit to distort and that can cause the toilet to run continuously
Hi ours isn’t filling with pushing the button but fills if with kick the side or tap the top hard. What Could be wrong with it. Any help will be appreciated thanks
Hi, unfortunately without seeing it i couldnt say
Tell us how not to scratch the toilet seat.
What do you mean?
All these new mechs are dog shit, give me a floating ball any day
They are overcomplicated for what they are!
@@FixitwithFowler I'm having this issue, and because the missus wanted the closed back toilet , looks like I have to get someone in
@seancaseo84 can you not get access to it?
@@FixitwithFowler I think the whole unit has to come off the wall to get to the point to turn the water off
@seancaseo84 that's terrible 😕. It must be a bad design. I've not had to work on one of those.