Dripping Mixer Tap Ceramic Discs

The majority of modern taps now use ceramic disc cartridges as opposed to rubber washers to prevent dripping.

Dripping mixer tap ceramic discs.

I checked online every one was suggesting changed the disc. Both of the ceramic discs feature two. 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. Ceramic disc spindles are more expensive than tap washers.

Spares aren t kept on site compared to tap washers so you can potentially waste more water until new ceramic discs are purchased. They are kept in place by water pressure. So keep a set spare. One of these discs remains in a constant fixed position and the other rotates when the handle is operated.

In photo 2 we can see the parts we are concerned with. One disc is fixed in place whilst the other moves with the tap handle. So ordered mine from kwc cost me a whopping 55 quid but thought it was worth it since doing job myself and new tap wil cost me 200 upwards. Ceramic tap inner components.

Ceramic disk faucets are durable but need repairing if they develop leaks or water flow problems. Below the brass locking nut you will discover your monoblock tap s ceramic disc cartridge. To fix a ceramic disk faucet you can get new seals and replacement parts. A disc retaining washer b ceramic discs c o ring which stops any water seepage up to the head of the tap d valve retaining nut e spindle on which the handle sits.

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. The retaining washer here acts just like a normal tap washer providing a seal between the tap and ceramic disc. 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. 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.

Most plumbers will have spare ceramic disc and tap washer spindles in stock.