Ceramic Disk Tap Stiff

Need a ceramic disc spindle that will fit with your current tapware.

Ceramic disk tap stiff.

It must be said at this point that the retaining washer acts almost like a normal tap washer. Photo 3 shows a valve body b ceramic discs c retaining washer. It is the water pressure against the underside of the discs which keeps them in place. The majority of taps are sold with ceramic disc cartridges or valves these days.

One disc is fixed in place whilst the other moves with the tap handle. Gritty or stiff operation 4. I have discussed the topic of ceramic disc valves previously for anyone that is unfamiliar with them. Blocked or reduced flow rate 3.

While the tap is in use. Ceramic disc cartridges are made with two ceramic discs each with two holes for mixer taps or one hole for a pillar or two handle tap. These do need maintenance sometimes to fix issues such as. It provides a seal between the metal of the tap and the ceramic disc.