Changing Ceramic Tap Washers

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Changing ceramic tap washers.

They are kept in place by water pressure. How to repair a ceramic tap with advice on tap valve fitting ceramic tap washer repair and ceramic tap cartridge replacement. Roger shows you how to replace a ceramic tap valve cartridge. Remove the retaining washer and tap it on the kitchen or bathroom surface.

Below the brass locking nut you will discover your monoblock tap s ceramic disc cartridge. Most people hate its constant drip drip drip. Most plumbers will have spare ceramic disc and tap washer spindles in stock. Ceramic disc taps are resilient and durable meaning that you won t need to change them nearly as often as you would for a compression washer.

We got our parts from tap spares. Ceramic disc spindles are more expensive than tap washers. So keep a set spare. The retaining washer here acts just like a normal tap washer providing a seal between the tap and ceramic disc.

A leaky tap can make a frustrating companion. Investing in taps with ceramic disc cartridges is a good idea if you can t bear the thought of another leaky tap or diy tap washer change. First of all to mend a leaking tap you will need to follow one of two sets of instructions depending on the type of tap fitting which you have. Spares aren t kept on site compared to tap washers so you can potentially waste more water until new ceramic discs are purchased.