It must be said at this point that the retaining washer acts almost like a normal tap washer.
Ceramic lever tap washers.
Photo 3 shows a valve body b ceramic discs c retaining washer.
It is the water pressure against the underside of the discs which keeps them in place.
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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.
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It provides a seal between the metal of the tap and the ceramic disc.
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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.
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But using good quality washers and reseating will promote longevity.
Compression valve older taps often referred to as a compression washer tap tend to use rubber washers.
Ceramic disc valve modern taps often feature ceramic washer mechanisms.
These are standard nylon plastic washers and tap spindles.
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While the tap is in use.
How often that is anyone can say.
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.