It provides a seal between the metal of the tap and the ceramic disc.
Ceramic lever tap washers.
While the tap is in use.
Photo 3 shows a valve body b ceramic discs c retaining washer.
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Ceramic discs do wear out and the tap will eventually drip however replacements are available and good news manufacturers seem to be using relatively few sizes as standard.
But using good quality washers and reseating will promote longevity.
Ceramic disc valve modern taps often feature ceramic washer mechanisms.
Tap washers are cheaper to install and can be stored easily at home but they may need to be replaced more often than ceramic discs.
With washer taps both the tap seat and the washer suffer wear the tap seat by the flow of water and the washer by the actual activity of forcing the washer onto the seat.
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It is the water pressure against the underside of the discs which keeps them in place.
How often that is anyone can say.
Compression valve older taps often referred to as a compression washer tap tend to use rubber washers.
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These are standard nylon plastic washers and tap spindles.
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