Ceramic Disc Tap Dripping

To fix a ceramic disk faucet you can get new seals and replacement parts.

Ceramic disc tap dripping.

I have a kwc domo single lever swivel spout kitchen tap. Ceramic disc taps feature a cartridge within the tap that contain a pair of ceramic discs. Blocked or reduced flow rate 3. It provides a seal between the metal of the tap and the ceramic disc.

Photo 3 shows a valve body b ceramic discs c retaining washer. Why is my tap leaking. 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.

The majority of taps are sold with ceramic disc cartridges or valves these days. Here are 5 common reasons for a leaky tap. The tap has been leaking for a few months now from where the spout meets the body of the tap. At this point the ceramic disc is free from the tap housing.

Ceramic disk faucets are durable but need repairing if they develop leaks or water flow problems. The majority of modern taps now use ceramic disc cartridges as opposed to rubber washers to prevent dripping. 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. While the tap is in use.

Watch this video tutorial to learn how to repair a ceramic disc tap yourself. We can now start to dismantle the ceramic disc and service it. It must be said at this point that the retaining washer acts almost like a normal tap washer. 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.

It is the water pressure against the underside of the discs which keeps them in place. Gritty or stiff operation 4. Remove the ceramic disc valve using a spanner or a socket preferably to stop rounding of the flats by turning anticlockwise. 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.

Use wd 40 if it is tight. I have discussed the topic of ceramic disc valves previously for anyone that is unfamiliar with them. These do need maintenance sometimes to fix issues such as.