Dripping Ceramic Tap Repair

Ceramic disc taps feature a cartridge within the tap that contain a pair of ceramic discs.

Dripping ceramic tap repair.

The repair steps below are typical but always follow the manufacturer s instructions for your faucet. In today s video i will be showing you how to repair or replace a quarter turn ceramic disk tap valve. Photo 4 shows the same tap valve with the discs closed meaning the tap would be off. Ceramic tap valve with disc closed.

If you love my content and would like to send me a cou. The ceramic disc body cylinder does have moving parts that pivot to open the ports on the bottom. Here are 5 common reasons for a leaky tap. Video shown is basin taps but it is the same for sink or bath taps.

Buy the correct spare pa. The majority of modern taps now use ceramic disc cartridges as opposed to rubber washers to prevent dripping. Why is my tap leaking. The ceramic discs are in two parts and it is the top part which moves over the bottom part.

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. These instructions work for sink faucets in kitchens and bathrooms as well as bathtubs and showers.