The older style of faucet needs two full turns of the handle to activate the flow but low friction ceramic valves allow the faucet to operate with just a quarter turn of the handle.
Ceramic disc valve.
Hose guide mounting brackets.
Use wd 40 if it is tight.
Ceramic disc valving is an innovative water control system found in each american standard faucet.
Roger shows you how to replace a ceramic tap valve cartridge.
The ceramic discs are in two parts and it is the top part which moves over the bottom part.
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We can now start to dismantle the ceramic disc and service it.
Two locating lugs fit into the top part of the top disc and turn with the spindle.
The ceramic discs also protect the metal of the valve from erosion.
We got our parts from tap spares.
Each time you use one of our faucets two discs control water flow by gliding back and forth in an airtight seal that prevents leaking and ensures a super smooth operation.
Ceramic tap valve with disc closed.
The ceramic is strong enough to resist cracking and stand up to extreme heat and cold.
Photo 4 shows the same tap valve with the discs closed meaning the tap would be off.
Remove the ceramic disc valve using a spanner or a socket preferably to stop rounding of the flats by turning anticlockwise.
The ceramic disc valve should now be exposed.
At this point the ceramic disc is free from the tap housing.