Ceramic Mixer Tap Dripping

Ceramic tap inner components.

Ceramic mixer tap dripping. These do need maintenance sometimes to fix issues such as. Blocked or reduced flow rate 3. In photo 2 we can see the parts we are concerned with. Mixer taps comprise of three seperate areas when it comes to repair.

There are plastic versions of ceramic disc valves for one handle mixer type taps these have one handle for both flow and temperature control. I have a kwc domo single lever swivel spout kitchen tap. The individual water controls hot and cold on either side are repaired and serviced as individual taps and repair information for leaks and failure here can be found in our repairing a dripping tap project. Adjustable spanner socket set allen key set stanley knife flat head screw driver warm soapy water clean cloth and wras approved grease.

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. If you have a large leak or several leaking taps this can rack you up a hefty water bill very fast. A disc retaining washer b ceramic discs c o ring which stops any water seepage up to the head of the tap d valve retaining nut e spindle on which the handle sits. I have just given up in replacing a ceramic disc cartridge which i thought was going to be pretty straightforward but has turned in to a complete nightmare.

When it comes to repairing a mixer tap the spout is the weak link and can sometimes leak at the base. I have discussed the topic of ceramic disc valves previously for anyone that is unfamiliar with them. One of these discs remains in a constant fixed position and the other rotates when the handle is operated. A leaking tap can consume as much as half a litre of water per hour.

The tap has been leaking for a few months now from where the spout meets the body of the tap. The only differences is the size and type of disc that goes in them. Can a leaking mixer tap cause damage. The majority of taps are sold with ceramic disc cartridges or valves these days.

Gritty or stiff operation 4. The majority of modern taps now use ceramic disc cartridges as opposed to rubber washers to prevent dripping. Both of the ceramic discs feature two. Leaking taps cause high water bills but they can also cause serious damage to your property.