Dripping Ceramic Tap Repair

These instructions work for sink faucets in kitchens and bathrooms as well as bathtubs and showers.

Dripping ceramic tap repair.

Two locating lugs fit into the top part of the top disc and turn with the spindle. The majority of modern taps now use ceramic disc cartridges as opposed to rubber washers to prevent dripping. The ceramic discs are in two parts and it is the top part which moves over the bottom part. Ceramic tap valve with disc closed.

If you love my content and would like to send me a cou. How to fix leaking ceramic disc taps or quarter turn lever taps. No leaks no drips just a fully working ceramic disc ta. How to dissemble a ceramic tap valve so you can stop a dripping tap and how to remove the limescale if you live in a hard water area.

Photo 4 shows the same tap valve with the discs closed meaning the tap would be off. Here are 5 common reasons for a leaky tap. Video shown is basin taps but it is the same for sink or bath taps. The repair steps below are typical but always follow the manufacturer s instructions for your faucet.

Ceramic disc taps feature a cartridge within the tap that contain a pair of ceramic discs. The ceramic disc body cylinder does have moving parts that pivot to open the ports on the bottom.