Ceramic Disc Tap Dripping

These do need maintenance sometimes to fix issues such as.

Ceramic disc tap dripping. The ceramic disc valve should now be exposed. It must be said at this point that the retaining washer acts almost like a normal tap washer. While the tap is in use. Use wd 40 if it is tight.

We can now start to dismantle the ceramic disc and service it. I have a kwc domo single lever swivel spout kitchen tap. Luckily it s an easy job to fix. Gritty or stiff operation 4.

Ceramic disk faucets are durable but need repairing if they develop leaks or water flow problems. The majority of taps are sold with ceramic disc cartridges or valves these days. 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. 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.

Blocked or reduced flow rate 3. It wastes water makes those nasty marks on your sink and that constant drip dripping noise can drive you mad. Ceramic disc taps feature a cartridge within the tap that contain a pair of ceramic discs. If you have one of these modern easy to turn on taps it s likely the ceramic disc inside will need replacing.

To fix a ceramic disk faucet you can get new seals and replacement parts. Remove the ceramic disc valve using a spanner or a socket preferably to stop rounding of the flats by turning anticlockwise. 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.

Here are 5 common reasons for a leaky tap. The majority of modern taps now use ceramic disc cartridges as opposed to rubber washers to prevent dripping. Watch this video tutorial to learn how to repair a ceramic disc tap yourself. At this point the ceramic disc is free from the tap housing.

The tap has been leaking for a few months now from where the spout meets the body of the tap. Photo 3 shows a valve body b ceramic discs c retaining washer. 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.