throbber Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Our top flusher does that too, Throbs. Usually just pressing down hard on the button for a second is enough to "unstick" it and it stops flushing. This would surely imply that it gets stuck down after you have flushed - this started going off at about 3 am when none of us were near it, the same issue which happened in the other toilet happened when we were out! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swarley Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Er. Post it to Shotgun? 12 Ruel Street? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa Cuddy Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Aah, then the answer is simple: you've got a poltergeist. You'll need to get a priest in for that one. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throbber Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Aah, then the answer is simple: you've got a poltergeist. You'll need to get a priest in for that one. Ha ha - no it was something simple to fix before, its quite annoying trying to explain the problem on line as you can imagine! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hk blues Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Ha ha - no it was something simple to fix before, its quite annoying trying to explain the problem on line as you can imagine! Maybe a photo? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throbber Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Maybe a photo? Theres no need - i haven't come on here for plumbing advice i was just saying how it woke me up and i had to fix it then couldn't get back to sleep. We have 2 toilets anyway so its not really a problem just now. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hk blues Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Theres no need - i haven't come on here for plumbing advice i was just saying how it woke me up and i had to fix it then couldn't get back to sleep. We have 2 toilets anyway so its not really a problem just now. Good to hear. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throbber Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Good to hear. I think it was to do with the float valve not working, hence the toilet constantly thinks its low on water so the cycle continues. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hk blues Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 I think it was to do with the float valve not working, hence the toilet constantly thinks its low on water so the cycle continues. Sounds like it. If you are feeling brave, you could adjust the ballcock by tightening/loosening the screw on the arm connecting it to the plunge mechanism. Trial and error but usually does the job. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Aah, then the answer is simple: you've got a poltergeist. You'll need to get a priest in for that one. Once he's had the priest in who takes care of the ghost? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throbber Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Sounds like it. If you are feeling brave, you could adjust the ballcock by tightening/loosening the screw on the arm connecting it to the plunge mechanism. Trial and error but usually does the job. I think this is exactly what happened last time - might do it after i have studied a little bit. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hk blues Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 I think this is exactly what happened last time - might do it after i have studied a little bit. As an aside, when I lived in Hong Kong I had to replace the flush bar twice in only 3 years as it corroded - they use seawater for toilet flush there. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throbber Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 As an aside, when I lived in Hong Kong I had to replace the flush bar twice in only 3 years as it corroded - they use seawater for toilet flush there. We should definitely use more rainwater harvesting systems in Scotland for our foul water anyway IMO. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hk blues Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 We should definitely use more rainwater harvesting systems in Scotland for our foul water anyway IMO. Criminal to think how much fresh water wasted when flushing a toilet. In the Philippines most toilets don't have any working flush - bucket of water for that job. Being from Dundee, I use a proper flushing toilet, of course. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strichener Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Theres no need - i haven't come on here for plumbing advice i was just saying how it woke me up and i had to fix it then couldn't get back to sleep. We have 2 toilets anyway so its not really a problem just now. So are you after medical advice on how to sleep? Or are you just moaning? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throbber Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 So are you after medical advice on how to sleep? Or are you just moaning? Just moaning about a first world problem - 2 bad nights of sleep there. Not sure whats wrong with me, i think its ISIS related anxiety. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Jo Jo Junior Shabadoo Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 I managed to fix my toilet myself with that very problem. The issue was the diaphragm seal at the bottom of the mechanism being worn. Got a replacement for a couple of quid on t'internet. Took five minutes to replace. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strichener Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Just moaning about a first world problem - 2 bad nights of sleep there. Not sure whats wrong with me, i think its ISIS related anxiety. Go away and speak with Mr Bairn, he'll put your mind at rest. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throbber Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Go away and speak with Mr Bairn, he'll put your mind at rest. Nothing in that thread puts my mind at rest! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grim O'Grady Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Who ya gonna call? Ghostbusters! Grimbo 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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