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Ceramic disc bath taps.
A step by step guide to changing servicing and fitting ceramic disc taps.
Nowadays the vast majority of modern bathroom taps use ceramic disc cartridges instead of rubber washers.
We stock a large range of ceramic disc tap spindles for basin bath and shower sets to suit dorf caroma donson easytap ram enware pacific phoenix irwell and generic style ceramic disc tap spindles with 1 4 1 2 3 4 turn operating and contra rotating spindles for lever tap sets.
In simple terms this means no or at least far fewer leaks and only a 90 degree rotation to turn the tap on or off.
You can replace the actual discs themselves though this is a far more precise specialist task.
Unlike the older washer type these taps use two close fitting slotted ceramic discs in place of the traditional washers.
Ceramic taps explained.
Find ceramic disc tap spares and ceramic tap valves.
Remove the retaining washer and tap it on the kitchen or bathroom surface.
Our diy guide with tutorial video means you can easily do it yourself.
Its a pretty simple method.
In today s video i will be showing you how to repair or replace a quarter turn ceramic disk tap valve.
Back in days of old taps and shower fittings always used rubber washers to prevent dripping.
Below the brass locking nut you will discover your monoblock tap s ceramic disc cartridge.
One of the discs is fixed while the other can be turned by the tap handle through 90 degrees.
With any luck the ceramic disc cartridge will fall out of the valve body.