Ceramic Disk Tap Leaking

Ceramic tap inner components.

Ceramic disk tap leaking.

I have a kwc domo single lever swivel spout kitchen tap. It wastes water makes those nasty marks on your sink and that constant drip dripping noise can drive you mad. It is a pegler. These instructions work for sink faucets in kitchens and bathrooms as well as bathtubs and showers.

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. Anyway after cleaning i re assembled the tap but noticed even when the tap was turned fully off hot water still came through not much but more than a dribble. With a blunt screwdriver lift out the neoprene seals from the cylinder. Push the handle back to access the set screw.

There is nothing more irritating than a dripping tap. Watch this video tutorial to learn how to repair a ceramic disc tap yourself. If you have one of these modern easy to turn on taps it s likely the ceramic disc inside will need replacing. 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.

How to fix a leaky ceramic disk faucet. If the seals are damaged replace them. In photo 2 we can see the parts we are concerned with. Ceramic disk faucets are durable but need repairing if they develop leaks or water flow problems.

Luckily it s an easy job to fix. The tap has been leaking for a few months now from where the spout meets the body of the tap. The ceramic disc body cylinder does have moving parts that pivot to open the ports on the bottom. The repair steps below are typical but always follow the manufacturer s instructions for your faucet.

Remove the screw and lift off the handle. 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.