Ceramic Disc Valve

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.

Ceramic disc valve.

Remove the ceramic disc valve using a spanner or a socket preferably to stop rounding of the flats by turning anticlockwise. The ceramic disc valve should now be exposed. The ceramic discs are in two parts and it is the top part which moves over the bottom part. Barrock faucet valve replacement ceramic disc cartridge for bathroom kitchen faucets quarter turn 1 2 x 50mm x 12mm spline in length brass shell 20 teeth stem 1 pair hot cold 4 8 out of 5 stars 10.

Hose guide mounting brackets. Get it as soon as thu oct 1. The older style of faucet needs two full turns of the handle to activate the flow but low friction ceramic valves allow the faucet to operate with just a quarter turn of the handle. Ceramic disc valving is an innovative water control system found in each american standard faucet.

The ceramic discs also protect the metal of the valve from erosion. Two locating lugs fit into the top part of the top disc and turn with the spindle. We got our parts from tap spares. Roger shows you how to replace a ceramic tap valve cartridge.

Ceramic tap valve with disc closed. We can now start to dismantle the ceramic disc and service it. Use wd 40 if it is tight. The ceramic is strong enough to resist cracking and stand up to extreme heat and cold.

At this point the ceramic disc is free from the tap housing.