Ceramic Disc Valve Cartridge

Wide spread faucets are common.

Ceramic disc valve cartridge.

Luckily replacement is simple. Ceramic disc valving is an innovative water control system found in each american standard faucet. In today s video i will be showing you how to repair or replace a quarter turn ceramic disk tap valve. Ceramic carbide is brittle and only becomes an issue if debris enters the line and gets lodged into one of the openings.

You can tell a ceramic disc faucet at a glance. The incredibly durable ceramic disc construction ensures smooth handle operation. If you love my content and would like to send me a cou. How to repair a ceramic tap with advice on tap valve fitting ceramic tap washer repair and ceramic tap cartridge replacement.

They use one lever on top of a broad cylindrical faucet body and you can operate them just by giving the lever a quarter turn. Ceramic disc faucets are much tougher better able to deal with extreme temperatures and can go for years without needing repairs or replacing. You can replace the actual discs themselves though this is a far more precise specialist task. With any luck the ceramic disc cartridge will fall out of the valve body.

Find ceramic disc tap spares and ceramic tap valves. Our diy guide with tutorial video means you can easily do it yourself. For now we shall just replace the valve in its totality. This replacement faucet cartridge will help your american this replacement faucet cartridge will help your american standard faucet function flawlessly.

Because internal ceramic plates move to control the water flow not exterior o rings and the unit must be replaced. Free shipping on your first order shipped by amazon. It blocks the proper closing of the valve and water flow may not be stopped. Each time you use one of our faucets two discs control water flow by gliding back and forth in an airtight seal that prevents leaking and ensures a super smooth operation.

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. If the user applies extra pressure the disc may crack making the faucet inoperable. A step by step guide to changing servicing and fitting ceramic disc taps. To fix a ceramic disk faucet you can get new seals and replacement parts.

Install the american standard replacement faucet cartridge and get a lifetime of smooth drip free performance. Ceramic disk faucets are durable but need repairing if they develop leaks or water flow problems.