Investing in taps with ceramic disc cartridges is a good idea if you can t bear the thought of another leaky tap or diy tap washer change.
Changing ceramic tap washers.
Below the brass locking nut you will discover your monoblock tap s ceramic disc cartridge.
Most plumbers will have spare ceramic disc and tap washer spindles in stock.
Find ceramic disc tap spares and ceramic tap valves.
Most people hate its constant drip drip drip.
We got our parts from tap spares.
How to repair a ceramic tap with advice on tap valve fitting ceramic tap washer repair and ceramic tap cartridge replacement.
Decide according to your tap style whether you will be changing a washer or a ceramic disc.
A leaky tap can make a frustrating companion.
First of all to mend a leaking tap you will need to follow one of two sets of instructions depending on the type of tap fitting which you have.
The retaining washer here acts just like a normal tap washer providing a seal between the tap and ceramic disc.
Roger shows you how to replace a ceramic tap valve cartridge.
So keep a set spare.
Spares aren t kept on site compared to tap washers so you can potentially waste more water until new ceramic discs are purchased.
They are kept in place by water pressure.
Remove the retaining washer and tap it on the kitchen or bathroom surface.
Ceramic disc taps are resilient and durable meaning that you won t need to change them nearly as often as you would for a compression washer.