In recent years ceramic taps have appeared on the market.
Ceramic disc bath taps.
In simple terms this means no or at least far fewer leaks and only a 90 degree rotation to turn the tap on or off.
Nowadays the vast majority of modern bathroom taps use ceramic disc cartridges instead of rubber washers.
Its a pretty simple method.
Fixing your tap is that easy.
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One of the discs is fixed while the other can be turned by the tap handle through 90 degrees.
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Back in days of old taps and shower fittings always used rubber washers to prevent dripping.
You can replace the actual discs themselves though this is a far more precise specialist task.
Unlike the older washer type these taps use two close fitting slotted ceramic discs in place of the traditional washers.
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Remove the retaining washer and tap it on the kitchen or bathroom surface.
Below the brass locking nut you will discover your monoblock tap s ceramic disc cartridge.