Ceramic Disc Tap Dripping

While the tap is in use.

Ceramic disc tap dripping.

Why is my tap leaking. 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. There is nothing more irritating than a dripping tap. These do need maintenance sometimes to fix issues such as.

The majority of taps are sold with ceramic disc cartridges or valves these days. Blocked or reduced flow rate 3. It wastes water makes those nasty marks on your sink and that constant drip dripping noise can drive you mad. It is the water pressure against the underside of the discs which keeps them in place.

Ceramic disk faucets are durable but need repairing if they develop leaks or water flow problems. We can now start to dismantle the ceramic disc and service it. 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. Remove the ceramic disc valve using a spanner or a socket preferably to stop rounding of the flats by turning anticlockwise.

At this point the ceramic disc is free from the tap housing. It provides a seal between the metal of the tap and the ceramic disc. To fix a ceramic disk faucet you can get new seals and replacement parts. Photo 3 shows a valve body b ceramic discs c retaining washer.

Gritty or stiff operation 4. Ceramic disc taps feature a cartridge within the tap that contain a pair of ceramic discs. Use wd 40 if it is tight. The ceramic disc valve should now be exposed.

The majority of modern taps now use ceramic disc cartridges as opposed to rubber washers to prevent dripping. The tap has been leaking for a few months now from where the spout meets the body of the tap. Here are 5 common reasons for a leaky tap. It must be said at this point that the retaining washer acts almost like a normal tap washer.

Luckily it s an easy job to fix. 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. I have a kwc domo single lever swivel spout kitchen tap.