Ceramic Lever Tap Washers

Ceramic discs do wear out and the tap will eventually drip however replacements are available and good news manufacturers seem to be using relatively few sizes as standard.

Ceramic lever tap washers.

Flomasta ceramic tap glands 24mm x 2 pack 2961f product rating 4 8 out of 5 stars compare. Tap washers are cheaper to install and can be stored easily at home but they may need to be replaced more often than ceramic discs. Click collect deliver update. These are standard nylon plastic washers and tap spindles.

It is the water pressure against the underside of the discs which keeps them in place. Tap fittings spares clear comparisons add 0 to compare list max 4 here you can choose what kind of products and how many of them you want to see on the page sort by relevance price low to high price high to low rating high to low. Ceramic disc valve modern taps often feature ceramic washer mechanisms. Compression valve older taps often referred to as a compression washer tap tend to use rubber washers.

It provides a seal between the metal of the tap and the ceramic disc. When the tap lever is turned the moveable disc rotates and the holes align with the holes in the static disc to allow water to flow through a turn in the. With washer taps both the tap seat and the washer suffer wear the tap seat by the flow of water and the washer by the actual activity of forcing the washer onto the seat. It must be said at this point that the retaining washer acts almost like a normal tap washer.

Online shopping for diy tools from a great selection of trim repair kits tap o rings aerators tap balls tap handles tap valve washers more at everyday low prices. If you have a ceramic disc tap that needs a replacement part take a look at our 1 2 turn 1 4 turn and 3 4 turn spindles our basin or wall spindles 6 12 16 and 20 teeth spindles chrome spindles mixer tap parts gold spindles and seal kits. In your basket checkout now. While the tap is in use.

But using good quality washers and reseating will promote longevity. 2 year manufacturer s guarantee t cs. Photo 3 shows a valve body b ceramic discs c retaining washer.