Video shown is basin taps but it is the same for sink or bath taps.
Dripping ceramic tap repair.
These instructions work for sink faucets in kitchens and bathrooms as well as bathtubs and showers.
Here are 5 common reasons for a leaky tap.
Why is my tap leaking.
Buy the correct spare pa.
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.
In today s video i will be showing you how to repair or replace a quarter turn ceramic disk tap valve.
How to fix leaking ceramic disc taps or quarter turn lever taps.
No leaks no drips just a fully working ceramic disc ta.
Two locating lugs fit into the top part of the top disc and turn with the spindle.
The ceramic disc body cylinder does have moving parts that pivot to open the ports on the bottom.
The majority of modern taps now use ceramic disc cartridges as opposed to rubber washers to prevent dripping.
Ceramic tap valve with disc closed.
Photo 4 shows the same tap valve with the discs closed meaning the tap would be off.
Ceramic disc taps feature a cartridge within the tap that contain a pair of ceramic discs.