Noisy Cistern

[richard18459]

Our toilet cistern makes one hell of a noise when re-filling. I understand there is a devise which can be fitted which helps reduce the noise. I've tried a couple of local DIY stores but they have not heard of it. Any ideas?
Thanks

[Twenty20]

If you mean the sound of the water refilling then all you need do is fit a pipe from the water inlet inside the cistern to near the bottom of the cistern. Cuts out most of the noise.

[tezestwing]

if the cistern is on mains and you you modify the valve in that manner you could contaminate your house mains water you need to fit a approved silent feed valve herehttp://www.screwfix.com/prods/29212/Plumbing/T oilet-Fittings/Compact-Bottom-Inlet-Valve;jses sionid=MKAPJUHL5FYBICSTHZOCFEY or a side inlet hth Tez

[4getmenot]

mine sounds like a foghorn, I tend to just run the taps after to shut it up.

[tezestwing]

just another thought if you have a service valve (screw slotted type) nearby and it has been turned down to try and reduce the flow and subsequent noise then it has the opposite affect hth Tez

[richard18459]

Thanks. You advice is very much appreciated.

[scoob101]

if your wc has started to make a noise when refilling it is only a worn washer in the ballvalve, but for a silent fill i would reccomend a torbeck ballvalve.

[simonruss]

could be something as simple as a small piece of dirt/grit in the valve, take it apart (very easy job) and smack it on something hard to see if it dislodges anything

[gucciman]

you will probably need to replace the valve within the system to stop the pipes vibrating.