Ceramic Mixer Tap Dripping

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

Ceramic mixer tap dripping.

The tap has been leaking for a few months now from where the spout meets the body of the tap. When it comes to repairing a mixer tap the spout is the weak link and can sometimes leak at the base. The only differences is the size and type of disc that goes in them. Gritty or stiff operation 4.

This repair is done on a shower mixer tap but the repair is the same on any leaking mixer tap regardless if its a kitchen bath or shower mixer taps its all the same process. Both of the ceramic discs feature two. I have just given up in replacing a ceramic disc cartridge which i thought was going to be pretty straightforward but has turned in to a complete nightmare. Mixer taps comprise of three seperate areas when it comes to repair.

Adjustable spanner socket set allen key set stanley knife flat head screw driver warm soapy water clean cloth and wras approved grease. 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. The majority of modern taps now use ceramic disc cartridges as opposed to rubber washers to prevent dripping. Leaking taps cause high water bills but they can also cause serious damage to your property.

One of these discs remains in a constant fixed position and the other rotates when the handle is operated. I have discussed the topic of ceramic disc valves previously for anyone that is unfamiliar with them. The majority of taps are sold with ceramic disc cartridges or valves these days. Can a leaking mixer tap cause damage.

In photo 2 we can see the parts we are concerned with. 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. Blocked or reduced flow rate 3. A leaking tap can consume as much as half a litre of water per hour.

There are plastic versions of ceramic disc valves for one handle mixer type taps these have one handle for both flow and temperature control. I have a kwc domo single lever swivel spout kitchen tap. Ceramic tap inner components. If you have a large leak or several leaking taps this can rack you up a hefty water bill very fast.