Ceramic Disc Tap Dripping

The majority of taps are sold with ceramic disc cartridges or valves these days.

Ceramic disc tap dripping.

Photo 3 shows a valve body b ceramic discs c retaining washer. I have a kwc domo single lever swivel spout kitchen tap. 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. Luckily it s an easy job to fix.

If you have one of these modern easy to turn on taps it s likely the ceramic disc inside will need replacing. To fix a ceramic disk faucet you can get new seals and replacement parts. Blocked or reduced flow rate 3. These do need maintenance sometimes to fix issues such as.

It is the water pressure against the underside of the discs which keeps them in place. Remove the ceramic disc valve using a spanner or a socket preferably to stop rounding of the flats by turning anticlockwise. Use wd 40 if it is tight. I have discussed the topic of ceramic disc valves previously for anyone that is unfamiliar with them.

It wastes water makes those nasty marks on your sink and that constant drip dripping noise can drive you mad. 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 must be said at this point that the retaining washer acts almost like a normal tap washer. We can now start to dismantle the ceramic disc and service it.

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. 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. The ceramic disc valve should now be exposed.

While the tap is in use. The tap has been leaking for a few months now from where the spout meets the body of the tap. Gritty or stiff operation 4. Watch this video tutorial to learn how to repair a ceramic disc tap yourself.

The majority of modern taps now use ceramic disc cartridges as opposed to rubber washers to prevent dripping. Here are 5 common reasons for a leaky tap. It provides a seal between the metal of the tap and the ceramic disc.