Below the brass locking nut you will discover your monoblock tap s ceramic disc cartridge.
Ceramic disc bath taps.
Its a pretty simple method.
In simple terms this means no or at least far fewer leaks and only a 90 degree rotation to turn the tap on or off.
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Unlike the older washer type these taps use two close fitting slotted ceramic discs in place of the traditional washers.
Nowadays the vast majority of modern bathroom taps use ceramic disc cartridges instead of rubber washers.
Back in days of old taps and shower fittings always used rubber washers to prevent dripping.
Our diy guide with tutorial video means you can easily do it yourself.
How to repair a ceramic tap with advice on tap valve fitting ceramic tap washer repair and ceramic tap cartridge replacement.
You can replace the actual discs themselves though this is a far more precise specialist task.
In today s video i will be showing you how to repair or replace a quarter turn ceramic disk tap valve.
With any luck the ceramic disc cartridge will fall out of the valve body.
A step by step guide to changing servicing and fitting ceramic disc taps.
One of the discs is fixed while the other can be turned by the tap handle through 90 degrees.
In recent years ceramic taps have appeared on the market.
Ceramic taps explained.
Find ceramic disc tap spares and ceramic tap valves.