Ceramic Disk Tap Leaking

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.

Ceramic disk tap leaking.

If the seals are damaged replace them. There is nothing more irritating than a dripping tap. Ceramic tap inner components. Push the handle back to access the set screw.

The ceramic disc body cylinder does have moving parts that pivot to open the ports on the bottom. Anyway after cleaning i re assembled the tap but noticed even when the tap was turned fully off hot water still came through not much but more than a dribble. To fix a ceramic disk faucet you can get new seals and replacement parts. If you have one of these modern easy to turn on taps it s likely the ceramic disc inside will need replacing.

A disc retaining washer b ceramic discs c o ring which stops any water seepage up to the head of the tap d valve retaining nut e spindle on which the handle sits. The repair steps below are typical but always follow the manufacturer s instructions for your faucet. The tap has been leaking for a few months now from where the spout meets the body of the tap. With a blunt screwdriver lift out the neoprene seals from the cylinder.

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. These instructions work for sink faucets in kitchens and bathrooms as well as bathtubs and showers. It is a pegler. It wastes water makes those nasty marks on your sink and that constant drip dripping noise can drive you mad.

Watch this video tutorial to learn how to repair a ceramic disc tap yourself. Remove the screw and lift off the handle. In photo 2 we can see the parts we are concerned with. Ceramic disk faucets are durable but need repairing if they develop leaks or water flow problems.

Remove the escutcheon cap unscrew the disk cylinder mounting screws and lift out the cylinder. The tap is a lever turn and has no washer it is the ceramic disc type although the discs look plastic not ceramic.