Dripping Ceramic Tap Mixer

The tap has been leaking for a few months now from where the spout meets the body of the tap.

Dripping ceramic tap mixer.

The ceramic discs are in two parts and it is the top part which moves over the bottom part. I have discussed the topic of ceramic disc valves previously for anyone that is unfamiliar with them. Ceramic disc taps feature a cartridge within the tap that contain a pair of ceramic discs. Mixer taps comprise of three seperate areas when it comes to repair.

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. The majority of taps are sold with ceramic disc cartridges or valves these days. Fix a leaking tap or dripping mixer tap. 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.

The side effects range from a mild annoyance to a significant impact on your water bill. It s hard to imagine a more common plumbing problem. The first step to repairing a leaking mixer tap is to ensure that the water supply to your mixer tap has been turned off. Two locating lugs fit into the top part of the top disc and turn with the spindle.

Here are 5 common reasons for a leaky tap. The majority of modern taps now use ceramic disc cartridges as opposed to rubber washers to prevent dripping. Photo 4 shows the same tap valve with the discs closed meaning the tap would be off. The stop valve can be found next to your water meter and the isolation valve on the supply pipes below your sink.

Why is my tap leaking. And usually there is a solution to these ceramic disc spindles are more expensive than tap washers. When it comes to repairing a mixer tap the spout is the weak link and can sometimes leak at the base. A dripping tap is usually due to the washer or cartridge no longer forming a watertight seal.

I checked online every one was suggesting changed the disc. Gritty or stiff operation 4. Blocked or reduced flow rate 3. The individual water controls hot and cold on either side are repaired and serviced as individual taps and repair information for leaks and failure here can be found in our repairing a dripping tap project.

You can turn off the water supply at either a stop valve or isolation valve. Ceramic tap valve with disc closed.