Ceramic Disk Tap Stiff

It is the water pressure against the underside of the discs which keeps them in place.

Ceramic disk tap stiff.

Blocked or reduced flow rate 3. These do need maintenance sometimes to fix issues such as. It must be said at this point that the retaining washer acts almost like a normal tap washer. I have discussed the topic of ceramic disc valves previously for anyone that is unfamiliar with them.

It provides a seal between the metal of the tap and the ceramic disc. Gritty or stiff operation 4. One disc is fixed in place whilst the other moves with the tap handle. Take a look at our range of.

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. 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. The majority of taps are sold with ceramic disc cartridges or valves these days. Photo 3 shows a valve body b ceramic discs c retaining washer.