Ceramic Disc Taps Leaking

Why is my tap leaking.

Ceramic disc taps leaking.

Measure twice cut once trim some off the end trim some more. How to repair a ceramic tap with advice on tap valve fitting ceramic tap washer repair and ceramic tap cartridge replacement. With any luck the ceramic disc cartridge will fall out of the valve body. The tap has been leaking for a few months now from where the spout meets the body of the tap.

Want to find out how to fix a dripping tap. Ceramic disc taps are great until they leak aren t they. To make it easy to change washers or ceramic discs for a basin get your plumber to install a stop valve or whisper flood stop isolating valve so the water can be isolated easily for the changeover. Below the brass locking nut you will discover your monoblock tap s ceramic disc cartridge.

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. Our particular leaking tap is one of those quarter turn taps which doesn t take a washer but a whole assembly spindle. You can replace the actual discs themselves though this is a far more precise specialist task. To fix a ceramic disk faucet you can get new seals and replacement parts.

Once just about need a replacement tap becuase they don t seem to have any form of standard that applies like the good old washer taps. No leaks no drips just a fully working ceramic disc ta. Basin ceramic disc spindle quarter turn clockwise for hot. Here are 5 common reasons for a leaky tap.

Taps with new ceramic disc spindles the only inconvenient part of the issue was i couldn t fix the problem immediately because i only had washers not spare ceramic discs. Ceramic cartridge similar to the ceramic discs but ceramic cartridges are designed specifically for single monobloc taps. The majority of modern taps now use ceramic disc cartridges as opposed to rubber washers to prevent dripping. Ceramic disk faucets are durable but need repairing if they develop leaks or water flow problems.

For loads more how to videos head. Remove the retaining washer and tap it on the kitchen or bathroom surface. I checked online every one was suggesting changed the disc. Our diy guide with tutorial video means you can easily do it yourself.

A step by step guide to changing servicing and fitting ceramic disc taps.