Ceramic Disk Tap Stiff

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Ceramic disk tap stiff.

It provides a seal between the metal of the tap and the ceramic disc. One disc is fixed in place whilst the other moves with the tap handle. It is the water pressure against the underside of the discs which keeps them in place. 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.

I have discussed the topic of ceramic disc valves previously for anyone that is unfamiliar with them. When both discs are in alignment the water is allowed to flow through the tap and when they are no longer aligned the water stops. These do need maintenance sometimes to fix issues such as. The majority of taps are sold with ceramic disc cartridges or valves these days.

It must be said at this point that the retaining washer acts almost like a normal tap washer. While the tap is in use. Blocked or reduced flow rate 3. Gritty or stiff operation 4.