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Old 01-01-2019, 22:01   #14
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Re: Ballcock valve not switching off due to limescale

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Originally Posted by Angua View Post
Also a squirt of WD40 on any metal parts can help.

We had a similar but different problem where the flush was sticking leaving it in a permanent state of flush. WD40 stopped the spring inside the dual flush sticking.
There are no metal parts in the valve posted. There is no need for vinegar or any other method suggested.

The diaphram has a hole in it and I don't care what the rip off plumber has said it only needs a replacement diaphram.
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