Ceramic Disc Valve Cartridge

Carefully remove the cartridge and put it to the side.

Ceramic disc valve cartridge.

Ceramic disc faucets are much tougher better able to deal with extreme temperatures and can go for years without needing repairs or replacing. For now we shall just replace the valve in its totality. It blocks the proper closing of the valve and water flow may not be stopped. Luckily replacement is simple.

Disassemble the faucet and take the old parts with you when you go shopping for replacement parts so you can get exactly what you need. To fix a ceramic disk faucet you can get new seals and replacement parts. A step by step guide to changing servicing and fitting ceramic disc taps. Because internal ceramic plates move to control the water flow not exterior o rings and the unit must be replaced.

With any luck the ceramic disc cartridge will fall out of the valve body. Find ceramic disc tap spares and ceramic tap valves. Get it as soon as thu oct 1. You can tell a ceramic disc faucet at a glance.

The incredibly durable ceramic disc construction ensures smooth handle operation. This replacement faucet cartridge will help your american this replacement faucet cartridge will help your american standard faucet function flawlessly. Ceramic disk faucets are durable but need repairing if they develop leaks or water flow problems. If the user applies extra pressure the disc may crack making the faucet inoperable.

Our diy guide with tutorial video means you can easily do it yourself. How to repair a ceramic tap with advice on tap valve fitting ceramic tap washer repair and ceramic tap cartridge replacement. Wide spread faucets are common. They use one lever on top of a broad cylindrical faucet body and you can operate them just by giving the lever a quarter turn.

In today s video i will be showing you how to repair or replace a quarter turn ceramic disk tap valve. You can replace the actual discs themselves though this is a far more precise specialist task. Ceramic disc valving is an innovative water control system found in each american standard faucet. Install the american standard replacement faucet cartridge and get a lifetime of smooth drip free performance.

Ceramic carbide is brittle and only becomes an issue if debris enters the line and gets lodged into one of the openings. 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.