Luckily it s an easy job to fix.
Ceramic disc tap dripping.
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 disk faucets are durable but need repairing if they develop leaks or water flow problems.
To fix a ceramic disk faucet you can get new seals and replacement parts.
It is the water pressure against the underside of the discs which keeps them in place.
We can now start to dismantle the ceramic disc and service it.
There is nothing more irritating than a dripping tap.
The ceramic disc valve should now be exposed.
Why is my tap leaking.
Blocked or reduced flow rate 3.
The tap has been leaking for a few months now from where the spout meets the body of the tap.
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.
Photo 3 shows a valve body b ceramic discs c retaining washer.
It must be said at this point that the retaining washer acts almost like a normal tap washer.
It provides a seal between the metal of the tap and the ceramic disc.
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.
The majority of taps are sold with ceramic disc cartridges or valves these days.
If you have one of these modern easy to turn on taps it s likely the ceramic disc inside will need replacing.
I have discussed the topic of ceramic disc valves previously for anyone that is unfamiliar with them.
These do need maintenance sometimes to fix issues such as.
Ceramic disc taps feature a cartridge within the tap that contain a pair of ceramic discs.
Watch this video tutorial to learn how to repair a ceramic disc tap yourself.
The majority of modern taps now use ceramic disc cartridges as opposed to rubber washers to prevent dripping.
At this point the ceramic disc is free from the tap housing.
Here are 5 common reasons for a leaky tap.
I have a kwc domo single lever swivel spout kitchen tap.
Use wd 40 if it is tight.
Gritty or stiff operation 4.