Dripping Ceramic Tap

In today s video i will be showing you how to repair or replace a quarter turn ceramic disk tap valve.

Dripping ceramic tap.

Ceramic disc taps feature a cartridge within the tap that contain a pair of ceramic discs. One of these discs remains in a constant fixed position and the other rotates. I have a kwc domo single lever swivel spout kitchen tap. 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.

Ceramic disk faucets are durable but need repairing if they develop leaks or water flow problems. There is nothing more irritating than a dripping tap. Before starting to repair your dripping tap it s essential to switch off the water supply to that tap. I have found the conclusion to be the hot side as have played around with the valves under the basin.

If the tap uses ceramic discs then the handle will only rotate a quarter or half a turn. Watch this video tutorial to learn how to repair a ceramic disc tap yourself. I have a ceramic valve tap that drips. But only intermittently not consistent and not the same rate of drip.

It wastes water makes those nasty marks on your sink and that constant drip dripping noise can drive you mad. 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. If you love my content and would like to send me a cou. To fix a ceramic disk faucet you can get new seals and replacement parts.

How to fix a dripping tap dripping taps and faucets are the most common of household plumbing issues. The tap has been leaking for a few months now from where the spout meets the body of the tap. You can usually identify if your dripping tap uses rubber washers or ceramic discs by simply turning the tap handle. If you have one of these modern easy to turn on taps it s likely the ceramic disc inside will need replacing.

A spout b tap cartridge o ring etc c handle d retaining screw e screw cover hot cold indicator. Here are 5 common reasons for a leaky tap. The majority of modern taps now use ceramic disc cartridges as opposed to rubber washers to prevent dripping. At this point little difference can be seen between this tap and a conventional tap see repairing a dripping tap.