Ceramic Disk Tap Stiff

It must be said at this point that the retaining washer acts almost like a normal tap washer.

Ceramic disk tap stiff.

These do need maintenance sometimes to fix issues such as. Gritty or stiff operation 4. 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. If you have a ceramic disc tap that needs a replacement part take a look at our 1 2 turn 1 4 turn and 3 4 turn spindles our basin or wall spindles 6 12 16 and 20 teeth spindles chrome spindles mixer tap parts gold spindles and seal kits.

Take a look at our range of. It is the water pressure against the underside of the discs which keeps them in place. Photo 3 shows a valve body b ceramic discs c retaining washer. I have discussed the topic of ceramic disc valves previously for anyone that is unfamiliar with them.

The majority of taps are sold with ceramic disc cartridges or valves these days. Blocked or reduced flow rate 3. 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. While the tap is in use.