How To Fix A Ceramic Tap Washer

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

How to fix a ceramic tap washer.

Ceramic disc taps feature a cartridge within the tap that contain a pair of ceramic discs. Roger shows you how to replace a ceramic tap valve cartridge. 1 turn off the water at the valve under the sink and turn on the faucet until the water stops running. To solve this issue opt for a or turn ceramic disc so the flow of water isn t as intense and is more gradual.

Why is my tap leaking. We got our parts from tap spares. Then if your tap stem uses a screw or nut use the screwdriver or pliers to tighten the screw nut back in place. Here are 5 common reasons for a leaky tap.

2 loosen the setscrew with the hex wrench and remove the handle. 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. With the retaining washer b simply pulled out from the valve a tap on a hard surface will see the ceramic discs a slip out of the valve body these are the parts that matter and if you are lucky enough to live near a good plumbers merchants and you know the make and model of your taps you may get a replacement disc. Be sure to drain all the water from the pipes to prevent a mess.

Depending on the tap stem model the washer might press into an indentation in the bottom or slide over the end of the stem and into a channel. Then check that the disks. Clean the o rings in soapy water and if you live in a hard water area you may need to place the rest of the disk valve including the ceramic plates in a descaler.