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EstroSieve 'float'

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Hi all,

I have an EstroSieve that I bought second hand, that doesnt have the float. It came with a block of foam, but this gives odd results. Tried a block of polystyrene also, but that wasnt working well either.

So any ideas anyone? What could I fit to the bottom to act as a float? The spindle pushes upwards and closes a 4" flap valve, which restricts the incoming water.

Or does anyone know where I can get a proper float from, searched the internet, cant see anywehre to get one from?

[img]http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d57/Bob_H ... oat006.jpg[/img]

This is the spindle inside, where the float should attach to
[img]http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d57/Bob_H ... oat001.jpg[/img]

[img]http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d57/Bob_H ... oat003.jpg[/img]
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Re: EstroSieve 'float'

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What was the problem with the polystyrene Bob?

Looking at it I was thinking could you fit a cistern float on the end or even on the side fixed with a drilled hole in the stem?
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Ed, spot on, Darren from A4KOi says it is supposed to be a cistern ball float. Will get one and try it out soon!
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Re: EstroSieve 'float'

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Bob Hart wrote:Ed, spot on, Darren from A4KOi says it is supposed to be a cistern ball float. Will get one and try it out soon!
No worries mate. Hope you get it sorted soon.
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