Dripping Mixer Tap Ceramic Discs

Disassemble the faucet and take the old parts with you when you go shopping for replacement parts so you can get exactly what you need.

Dripping mixer tap ceramic discs.

We bought cheap aldi ceramic basin taps over 15 years ago still not dripping and still look like new on the other hand last year we did the kitchen and fitted a mixer tap from b q and all the chrome is falling off most likely cos its leaks constantly. 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. So keep a set spare. Ceramic disk faucets are durable but need repairing if they develop leaks or water flow problems.

One of these discs remains in a constant fixed position and the other rotates when the handle is operated. 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. The majority of modern taps now use ceramic disc cartridges as opposed to rubber washers to prevent dripping. To fix a ceramic disk faucet you can get new seals and replacement parts.

Most plumbers will have spare ceramic disc and tap washer spindles in stock. They are kept in place by water pressure. One disc is fixed in place whilst the other moves with the tap handle. In photo 2 we can see the parts we are concerned with.

Ceramic disc spindles are more expensive than tap washers. Ceramic disc taps feature a cartridge within the tap that contain a pair of ceramic discs. The retaining washer here acts just like a normal tap washer providing a seal between the tap and ceramic disc. Remove the retaining washer and tap it on the kitchen or bathroom surface.

Ceramic tap inner components. 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. 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. Below the brass locking nut you will discover your monoblock tap s ceramic disc cartridge.

Both of the ceramic discs feature two.