Torbeck valve

[mrplumber]

What is the main difference between a torbeck valve and a part 2 ball operated valve...

Which do you prefer....

 

[dontknowitall]

As far as I'm aware, Torbeck is Part III. I prefer Part 2 for cold water storage, Torbecks for side inlets on toilets and Fluidmaster PRO45B for bottom fed inlets.

 

[mrplumber]

yes cheers mate -iv recieved negative feedback elsewhere about torbecks... saying some come faulty

 

[Phil]

Torbecks are great when they work, fast and quiet but as soon as a bit of grit gets in them they play up and are very finicky.

Part 1 & 2 are brass ballvalves, the latter having an adjustable arm and top exit to provide an air gap.

Part 3 are the same style as part 1 but plastic

Part 4 are toilet cistern only,Torbeck, Fluidmaster etc

I'm sure thats right unless anyone wants to correct me?

 

[mrplumber]

cheers phil !!! that explains it pretty much