Ceramic Mixer Tap Dripping

The only differences is the size and type of disc that goes in them.

Ceramic mixer tap dripping.

Adjustable spanner socket set allen key set stanley knife flat head screw driver warm soapy water clean cloth and wras approved grease. The majority of modern taps now use ceramic disc cartridges as opposed to rubber washers to prevent dripping. This repair is done on a shower mixer tap but the repair is the same on any leaking mixer tap regardless if its a kitchen bath or shower mixer taps its all the same process. When it comes to repairing a mixer tap the spout is the weak link and can sometimes leak at the base.

Gritty or stiff operation 4. There are plastic versions of ceramic disc valves for one handle mixer type taps these have one handle for both flow and temperature control. Can a leaking mixer tap cause damage. Leaking taps cause high water bills but they can also cause serious damage to your property.

The majority of taps are sold with ceramic disc cartridges or valves these days. That s 12l day or 4380 l a year. One of these discs remains in a constant fixed position and the other rotates when the handle is operated. I have a kwc domo single lever swivel spout kitchen tap.

The tap has been leaking for a few months now from where the spout meets the body of the tap. These do need maintenance sometimes to fix issues such as. Blocked or reduced flow rate 3. I have discussed the topic of ceramic disc valves previously for anyone that is unfamiliar with them.

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. Ceramic disc taps feature a cartridge within the tap that contain a pair of ceramic discs. In photo 2 we can see the parts we are concerned with. 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.

If you have a large leak or several leaking taps this can rack you up a hefty water bill very fast. Both of the ceramic discs feature two. Ceramic tap inner components. 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.