Dripping Mixer Tap Ceramic Discs

They are kept in place by water pressure.

Dripping mixer tap ceramic discs.

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

When both discs are in alignment the water is allowed to flow through the tap and when they are no longer aligned the water stops. Below the brass locking nut you will discover your monoblock tap s ceramic disc cartridge. In photo 2 we can see the parts we are concerned with. The retaining washer here acts just like a normal tap washer providing a seal between the tap and ceramic disc.

Ceramic disc spindles are more expensive than tap washers. So keep a set spare. Most plumbers will have spare ceramic disc and tap washer spindles in stock. To fix a ceramic disk faucet you can get new seals and replacement parts.

Remove the retaining washer and tap it on the kitchen or bathroom surface. The tap has been leaking for a few months now from where the spout meets the body of the tap. 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. 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.

Spares aren t kept on site compared to tap washers so you can potentially waste more water until new ceramic discs are purchased. The majority of modern taps now use ceramic disc cartridges as opposed to rubber washers to prevent dripping. Both of the ceramic discs feature two. I checked online every one was suggesting changed the disc.

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