Dripping Mixer Tap Ceramic Discs

One of these discs remains in a constant fixed position and the other rotates when the handle is operated.

Dripping mixer tap ceramic discs.

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. Ceramic disc taps feature a cartridge within the tap that contain a pair of ceramic discs. The tap has been leaking for a few months now from where the spout meets the body of the tap. Below the brass locking nut you will discover your monoblock tap s ceramic disc cartridge.

I checked online every one was suggesting changed the disc. 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. Ceramic tap inner components. In photo 2 we can see the parts we are concerned with.

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. Both of the ceramic discs feature two. To fix a ceramic disk faucet you can get new seals and replacement parts. Ceramic disk faucets are durable but need repairing if they develop leaks or water flow problems.

Remove the retaining washer and tap it on the kitchen or bathroom surface. Ceramic disc spindles are more expensive than tap washers. The retaining washer here acts just like a normal tap washer providing a seal between the tap and ceramic disc. One disc is fixed in place whilst the other moves with the tap handle.

We bought cheap aldi ceramic basin taps over 15 years ago still not dripping and still look like new on the other hand last year we did the kitchen and fitted a mixer tap from b q and all the chrome is falling off most likely cos its leaks constantly. Ceramic disc cartridges are made with two ceramic discs each with two holes for mixer taps or one hole for a pillar or two handle tap. Spares aren t kept on site compared to tap washers so you can potentially waste more water until new ceramic discs are purchased. They are kept in place by water pressure.

The majority of modern taps now use ceramic disc cartridges as opposed to rubber washers to prevent dripping.