Ceramic Disk Tap Leaking

How to fix a leaky ceramic disk faucet.

Ceramic disk tap leaking.

It wastes water makes those nasty marks on your sink and that constant drip dripping noise can drive you mad. 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. Remove the screw and lift off the handle. If the seals are damaged replace them.

It is a pegler. Ceramic disk faucets are durable but need repairing if they develop leaks or water flow problems. If you have one of these modern easy to turn on taps it s likely the ceramic disc inside will need replacing. 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.

The tap has been leaking for a few months now from where the spout meets the body of the tap. Remove the escutcheon cap unscrew the disk cylinder mounting screws and lift out the cylinder. To fix a ceramic disk faucet you can get new seals and replacement parts. 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.

Ceramic tap inner components. 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. There is nothing more irritating than a dripping tap. The ceramic disc body cylinder does have moving parts that pivot to open the ports on the bottom.

I have a kwc domo single lever swivel spout kitchen tap. The repair steps below are typical but always follow the manufacturer s instructions for your faucet. Luckily it s an easy job to fix. In photo 2 we can see the parts we are concerned with.

These instructions work for sink faucets in kitchens and bathrooms as well as bathtubs and showers. With a blunt screwdriver lift out the neoprene seals from the cylinder.