Ceramic Disc Taps Leaking

Below the brass locking nut you will discover your monoblock tap s ceramic disc cartridge.

Ceramic disc taps leaking. Our particular leaking tap is one of those quarter turn taps which doesn t take a washer but a whole assembly spindle. 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. Want to find out how to fix a dripping tap. The tap has been leaking for a few months now from where the spout meets the body of the tap.

Measure twice cut once trim some off the end trim some more. Ceramic disc taps are great until they leak aren t they. The majority of modern taps now use ceramic disc cartridges as opposed to rubber washers to prevent dripping. To fix a ceramic disk faucet you can get new seals and replacement parts.

Then this tutorial can help showing you how to replace to a ceramic disc tap. Basin ceramic disc spindle quarter turn clockwise for hot. No leaks no drips just a fully working ceramic disc ta. Ceramic cartridge similar to the ceramic discs but ceramic cartridges are designed specifically for single monobloc taps.

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. 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. 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. Here are 5 common reasons for a leaky tap.

For loads more how to videos head. Remove the retaining washer and tap it on the kitchen or bathroom surface. Ceramic disk faucets are durable but need repairing if they develop leaks or water flow problems. 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.

I checked online every one was suggesting changed the disc. Find ceramic disc tap spares and ceramic tap valves. A step by step guide to changing servicing and fitting ceramic disc taps. You can replace the actual discs themselves though this is a far more precise specialist task.

Our diy guide with tutorial video means you can easily do it yourself.