Ceramic Disc Taps Leaking

Our particular leaking tap is one of those quarter turn taps which doesn t take a washer but a whole assembly spindle.

Ceramic disc taps leaking.

Below the brass locking nut you will discover your monoblock tap s ceramic disc cartridge. A step by step guide to changing servicing and fitting ceramic disc taps. So ordered mine from kwc cost me a whopping 55 quid but thought it was worth it since doing job myself and new tap wil cost me 200 upwards. The tap has been leaking for a few months now from where the spout meets the body of the tap.

You can replace the actual discs themselves though this is a far more precise specialist task. No leaks no drips just a fully working ceramic disc ta. Ceramic disk faucets are durable but need repairing if they develop leaks or water flow problems. For loads more how to videos head.

Taps with new ceramic disc spindles the only inconvenient part of the issue was i couldn t fix the problem immediately because i only had washers not spare ceramic discs. How to repair a ceramic tap with advice on tap valve fitting ceramic tap washer repair and ceramic tap cartridge replacement. Remove the retaining washer and tap it on the kitchen or bathroom surface. Then this tutorial can help showing you how to replace to a ceramic disc tap.

Measure twice cut once trim some off the end trim some more. With any luck the ceramic disc cartridge will fall out of the valve body. Ceramic disc taps are great until they leak aren t they. Find ceramic disc tap spares and ceramic tap valves.

Ceramic cartridge similar to the ceramic discs but ceramic cartridges are designed specifically for single monobloc taps. 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. Here are 5 common reasons for a leaky tap. Basin ceramic disc spindle quarter turn clockwise for hot.

The majority of modern taps now use ceramic disc cartridges as opposed to rubber washers to prevent dripping. Once just about need a replacement tap becuase they don t seem to have any form of standard that applies like the good old washer taps. Our diy guide with tutorial video means you can easily do it yourself. Why is my tap leaking.

I checked online every one was suggesting changed the disc.