Roger shows you how to replace a ceramic tap valve cartridge.
How to fix a ceramic tap washer.
2 loosen the setscrew with the hex wrench and remove the handle.
Be sure to drain all the water from the pipes to prevent a mess.
Here are 5 common reasons for a leaky tap.
Most plumbers will have spare ceramic disc and tap washer spindles in stock the intensity of the water flow can be unexpected and splash water everywhere.
Depending on the tap stem model the washer might press into an indentation in the bottom or slide over the end of the stem and into a channel.
Why is my tap leaking.
The majority of modern taps now use ceramic disc cartridges as opposed to rubber washers to prevent dripping.
1 turn off the water at the valve under the sink and turn on the faucet until the water stops running.
We got our parts from tap spares.
Clean the o rings in soapy water and if you live in a hard water area you may need to place the rest of the disk valve including the ceramic plates in a descaler.
Ceramic disc taps feature a cartridge within the tap that contain a pair of ceramic discs.
Then if your tap stem uses a screw or nut use the screwdriver or pliers to tighten the screw nut back in place.
One of these discs remains in a constant fixed.
To solve this issue opt for a or turn ceramic disc so the flow of water isn t as intense and is more gradual.
Use your fingers or the needle nose pliers to slide and press the new washer into place.