Ceramic Disc Tap Dripping

Luckily it s an easy job to fix.

Ceramic disc tap dripping.

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. While the tap is in use. Use wd 40 if it is tight. These do need maintenance sometimes to fix issues such as.

I have discussed the topic of ceramic disc valves previously for anyone that is unfamiliar with them. It is the water pressure against the underside of the discs which keeps them in place. 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. If you have one of these modern easy to turn on taps it s likely the ceramic disc inside will need replacing.

It wastes water makes those nasty marks on your sink and that constant drip dripping noise can drive you mad. I have a kwc domo single lever swivel spout kitchen tap. The tap has been leaking for a few months now from where the spout meets the body of the tap. Remove the ceramic disc valve using a spanner or a socket preferably to stop rounding of the flats by turning anticlockwise.

It must be said at this point that the retaining washer acts almost like a normal tap washer. Gritty or stiff operation 4. Photo 3 shows a valve body b ceramic discs c retaining washer. Watch this video tutorial to learn how to repair a ceramic disc tap yourself.

Ceramic disc taps feature a cartridge within the tap that contain a pair of ceramic discs. The ceramic disc valve should now be exposed. To fix a ceramic disk faucet you can get new seals and replacement parts. Ceramic disk faucets are durable but need repairing if they develop leaks or water flow problems.

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. There is nothing more irritating than a dripping tap. Why is my tap leaking. The majority of modern taps now use ceramic disc cartridges as opposed to rubber washers to prevent dripping.

Blocked or reduced flow rate 3. Here are 5 common reasons for a leaky tap. The majority of taps are sold with ceramic disc cartridges or valves these days.