Ceramic Disk Tap Stiff

While the tap is in use.

Ceramic disk tap stiff.

These do need maintenance sometimes to fix issues such as. Photo 3 shows a valve body b ceramic discs c retaining washer. One disc is fixed in place whilst the other moves with the tap handle. It is the water pressure against the underside of the discs which keeps them in place.

Ceramic disc cartridges are made with two ceramic discs each with two holes for mixer taps or one hole for a pillar or two handle tap. Gritty or stiff operation 4. When both discs are in alignment the water is allowed to flow through the tap and when they are no longer aligned the water stops. The majority of taps are sold with ceramic disc cartridges or valves these days.

It must be said at this point that the retaining washer acts almost like a normal tap washer. I have discussed the topic of ceramic disc valves previously for anyone that is unfamiliar with them. Need a ceramic disc spindle that will fit with your current tapware. Blocked or reduced flow rate 3.