Ceramic Disc Tap Dripping

The majority of modern taps now use ceramic disc cartridges as opposed to rubber washers to prevent dripping.

Ceramic disc tap dripping.

It wastes water makes those nasty marks on your sink and that constant drip dripping noise can drive you mad. It must be said at this point that the retaining washer acts almost like a normal tap washer. Use wd 40 if it is tight. It provides a seal between the metal of the tap and the ceramic disc.

Ceramic disk faucets are durable but need repairing if they develop leaks or water flow problems. Watch this video tutorial to learn how to repair a ceramic disc tap yourself. These do need maintenance sometimes to fix issues such as. Why is my tap leaking.

There is nothing more irritating than a dripping tap. I have discussed the topic of ceramic disc valves previously for anyone that is unfamiliar with them. I have just given up in replacing a ceramic disc cartridge which i thought was going to be pretty straightforward but has turned in to a complete nightmare. At this point the ceramic disc is free from the tap housing.

The majority of taps are sold with ceramic disc cartridges or valves these days. We can now start to dismantle the ceramic disc and service it. Disassemble the faucet and take the old parts with you when you go shopping for replacement parts so you can get exactly what you need. It is the water pressure against the underside of the discs which keeps them in place.

Luckily it s an easy job to fix. While the tap is in use. The ceramic disc valve should now be exposed. Gritty or stiff operation 4.

We bought cheap aldi ceramic basin taps over 15 years ago still not dripping and still look like new on the other hand last year we did the kitchen and fitted a mixer tap from b q and all the chrome is falling off most likely cos its leaks constantly. Blocked or reduced flow rate 3. Here are 5 common reasons for a leaky tap. If you have one of these modern easy to turn on taps it s likely the ceramic disc inside will need replacing.

I have a kwc domo single lever swivel spout kitchen tap. To fix a ceramic disk faucet you can get new seals and replacement parts. Ceramic disc taps feature a cartridge within the tap that contain a pair of ceramic discs.