Ceramic Disk Tap Valve

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Ceramic disk tap valve.

These are held over the end of the water feed pipe. The ceramic discs are in two parts and it is the top part which moves over the bottom part. Two locating lugs fit into the top part of the top disc and turn with the spindle. 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.

Photo 4 shows the same tap valve with the discs closed meaning the tap would be off. Method of operation instead of creating a seal by forcing a rubber washer onto the end of the water feed pipe they use two ceramic discs each with matching slots in them. There is nothing more irritating than a dripping tap. Ceramic disc valving is an innovative water control system found in each american standard faucet.

Luckily it s an easy job to fix. We can now start to dismantle the ceramic disc and service it. The lower disc doesn t move while the upper disc is turned over the lower disc by the tap. Many taps now use ceramic discs.

With any luck the ceramic disc cartridge will fall out of the valve body. Brass ceramic stem disc cartridge faucet valve replacement quarter turn 1 2 for bathroom kitchen tap 1 pair hot cold barrock faucet valve replacement ceramic disc cartridge for bathroom kitchen faucets quarter turn 1 2 x 53mm x 12mm spline in length brass shell 20 teeth stem 1 pair hot cold. Use wd 40 if it is tight. Below the brass locking nut you will discover your monoblock tap s ceramic disc cartridge.

You can replace the actual discs themselves though this is a far more precise specialist task. Watch this video tutorial to learn how to repair a ceramic disc tap yourself. Ceramic tap valve with disc closed. At this point the ceramic disc is free from the tap housing.

If you have one of these modern easy to turn on taps it s likely the ceramic disc inside will need replacing. The ceramic disc valve should now be exposed. Remove the ceramic disc valve using a spanner or a socket preferably to stop rounding of the flats by turning anticlockwise.