Toilet not filling with water? Easy fix!

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4 жыл бұрын

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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@yclare1 5 ай бұрын

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..👍

@FixitwithFowler 5 ай бұрын

That is brilliant, and im glad the video was so helpful! Please consider subscribing for more great videos👍

@paulclarke2321 11 ай бұрын

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!

@FixitwithFowler 11 ай бұрын

Hi Paul, Thanks so much for your comment. Im glad the video has helped you and saved you some money in the process!

@kimsandy8969 Ай бұрын

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!

@FixitwithFowler Ай бұрын

I'm glad the video has helped you and, more importantly, saved you money! Thanks for your comment 👍

@user-zf1ru4zh3g Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video, just fixed my cistern at minimal cost and disruption. Clear and concise video. 👍🏻

@FixitwithFowler Жыл бұрын

Hi Pete, That's brilliant to hear. My channel is all about saving people money and giving them the skills to do jobs themselves!

@jamescrompton445 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, well explained, saved me calling the local housing trust out . Thanks for posting.

@FixitwithFowler Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment, don't forget to have a look at my other videos!

@philramsey 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video, many thanks and you're a star!

@FixitwithFowler 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment, dont forget to subscribe to my channel!

@nicholasmays4082 3 ай бұрын

Massive thank you for such a detailed brilliant video.

@FixitwithFowler 3 ай бұрын

No problem, I'm glad you found the video helpful! Please consider subscribing to my channel!

@Syed.Bukhari.110 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting mate. Really appreciate it

@FixitwithFowler Жыл бұрын

Hi Syed, I hope the video helped. Thanks for your comment!

@jenniewilliams9066 29 күн бұрын

So helpful. Thank you.

@FixitwithFowler 29 күн бұрын

I'm glad the video was helpful 😁

@muhammadomerakhtar1300 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Fowler. That was a great help

@FixitwithFowler Жыл бұрын

No problem, glad it helped! Don't forget to look at my other videos and subscribe for more great content 😉

@JeepsterDave 6 ай бұрын

Really useful video. Well explained. Thank a lot.

@FixitwithFowler 6 ай бұрын

No problem, I'm glad you found it useful. If you like my channel, don't forget to subscribe. Cheers 👍 😉

@SuperPatcher1 11 ай бұрын

Thanks mate , very useful video

@FixitwithFowler 11 ай бұрын

I'm glad it helped. Thanks for your comment!

@wilsarno 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@FixitwithFowler 2 жыл бұрын

Im glad you managed to fix it and save money!

@NowZoomer 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience. Top job!

@FixitwithFowler 6 ай бұрын

Hi, thank you so much for your super thanks. That's my first one, and im over the moon! 😀

@NowZoomer 6 ай бұрын

@@FixitwithFowler No problem! My first as well - thought it merited more than a comment or a thumb

@FixitwithFowler 6 ай бұрын

@NowZoomer Thanks once again!

@lauranina7122 Жыл бұрын

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 😂

@FixitwithFowler Жыл бұрын

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.

@lauranina7122 Жыл бұрын

@@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 🤞

@FixitwithFowler Жыл бұрын

Yeah thats a good idea. If you find a plumbers merchant/wholesalers, they are normally really helpful.

@majihabana825 7 ай бұрын

Great man thank you so much.

@FixitwithFowler 7 ай бұрын

No problem, have a look at my channel for more helpful DIY videos and dont forget to subscribe 😉 😀

@Sweepdog700 3 ай бұрын

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.

@FixitwithFowler 3 ай бұрын

Have you tried closing the isolation valve on the outside of the toilet slightly? That will reduce the flow/pressure inside the fill unit.

@Sweepdog700 3 ай бұрын

@@FixitwithFowler thanks for replying and for the tip. for some reason, it seemed to sort itself out.

@screemin187 5 ай бұрын

Excellent cheers

@FixitwithFowler 5 ай бұрын

No problem. I'm glad the video has helped!

@darrencampbell5629 7 ай бұрын

Great video just what I was looking for can crack on with job now👌🏼

@FixitwithFowler 7 ай бұрын

Hi, that's good to hear. Let me know how it goes!

@samicredible Жыл бұрын

I just had to turn the valve and its fixed, thanks.

@FixitwithFowler Жыл бұрын

Glad the video helped!

@deeburrell4897 2 жыл бұрын

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 🙏

@FixitwithFowler 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Dee, you would need to replace the flush unit. Hope that helps

@eilweeful Жыл бұрын

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 😅

@FixitwithFowler Жыл бұрын

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.

@willw4777 12 күн бұрын

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@barkaparka 3 ай бұрын

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.

@FixitwithFowler 3 ай бұрын

Is the cistern concealed in a cupboard or is it a standard toilet?

@barkaparka 3 ай бұрын

@@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

@FixitwithFowler 3 ай бұрын

@barkaparka hi, if you google siamp toilet spares then there are loads of different fittings available to save you replacing the toilet!

@ptouchpaul 5 ай бұрын

Hiya, thanks for sharing. Why did you replace the whole fill part rather than just the valve that was split?

@FixitwithFowler 5 ай бұрын

It was a job for my mum and for the sake of £10 i wanted peace of mind it was all new!

@damianc1174 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Thanks for the tips - mine is not filling up.. Can I manually fill the tank for use until plumber gets here?

@jamescrompton445 3 жыл бұрын

Yes you can fill the system manually. Just be careful when pouring the water in.

@FixitwithFowler Жыл бұрын

Yes of course you can, don't overfill it though

@ranjha28 3 жыл бұрын

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

@FixitwithFowler 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, unfortunately without seeing it i couldnt say

@stephenkerr7688 Жыл бұрын

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?

@FixitwithFowler Жыл бұрын

Hi, it could be the filler unit, but it sounds like it's the flush unit.

@stephenkerr7688 Жыл бұрын

@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 😅

@FixitwithFowler Жыл бұрын

Its normal for the seal on the plunger of the flush unit to distort and that can cause the toilet to run continuously

@martintosh1236 2 жыл бұрын

Where you get them tools? Never knew you owned any

@FixitwithFowler 2 жыл бұрын

Ha ha, i never needed any 😉

@christophersteer505 11 ай бұрын

Tell us how not to scratch the toilet seat.

@FixitwithFowler 11 ай бұрын

What do you mean?

@seancaseo84 2 ай бұрын

All these new mechs are dog shit, give me a floating ball any day

@FixitwithFowler 2 ай бұрын

They are overcomplicated for what they are!

@seancaseo84 2 ай бұрын

@@FixitwithFowler I'm having this issue, and because the missus wanted the closed back toilet , looks like I have to get someone in

@FixitwithFowler 2 ай бұрын

@seancaseo84 can you not get access to it?

@seancaseo84 2 ай бұрын

@@FixitwithFowler I think the whole unit has to come off the wall to get to the point to turn the water off

@FixitwithFowler 2 ай бұрын

@seancaseo84 that's terrible 😕. It must be a bad design. I've not had to work on one of those.