No water in the toilet

[steenie22]

Hi, my toilet want fill up with water, from reading various posts, i think the problem is the inlet value probably needs replaced from this thread (http://www.diynot.com/diy/threads/toilet-slow-to-fill-up-cistern-after-flushing.202360/page-2). I have got the part but i cant work out how to get the bolt off to replace it.....i have tried turning left/right, tried using those grip things from the kitchen. Do i need a tool to open it and which direction should i be doing it in?

One last question, for turning the water off on the toilet, i have found a screw thing on the pipe, i think i turn it clockwise to turn off, is that right?

Thanks for your help.

 

[Gorgie boy]

I wouldn't mess around with that. Go and get a fluid master pro fill valve. Comes with a nice brass thread on the bottom. Remove that thing and replace. Use a sponge to get rid of the water in the bottom of the cistern prior to replacing. Check the water is off before you start.

 

[Gorgie boy]

The screw you talk about should be horizontal or across the pipe to turn off. In line means it's on.