Ceramic Vs Washer Taps

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Ceramic vs washer taps.

What is the difference between ceramic discs and rubber washers. In simple terms this means no or at least far fewer leaks and only a 90 degree rotation to turn the tap on or off. The catalogue states ceramic insert on the item description of some of the taps. But that does not simply mean all the other taps are rubber washer type.

Decareta tap cartridge 20 gears brass disc tap hot cold replacement tap ceramic disc taps for bathroom kitchen two 4mm screws 4 4 out of 5 stars 204 8 99 8. Nowadays the vast majority of modern bathroom taps use ceramic disc cartridges instead of rubber washers. Ideal standard ceramic spindles have this white crap washer. Back in days of old taps and shower fittings always used rubber washers to prevent dripping.

The annoying rubber washer found in older faucets is becoming a thing of the past. Most plumbers will have spare ceramic disc and tap washer spindles in stock. Ceramic disc spindles are more expensive than tap washers. But the other types also lose their seal.

Rob explains the benefits of ceramic discs which are used in all bathempire showers bathro. However trying to identify them in tool station for example or any other catalogue is extremely difficult. Taps with the traditional rubber washer are still available. In today s video i will be showing you how to repair or replace a quarter turn ceramic disk tap valve.

With washer taps both the tap seat and the washer suffer wear the tap seat by the flow of water and the washer by the actual activity of forcing the washer onto the seat. If you go to a dripping ceramic tap try holding the tap head down by pushing on it for 10 seconds often the drip stops as you do this. Ceramic disc faucets are much tougher better able to deal with extreme temperatures and can go for years without needing repairs or replacing. 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. You can tell a ceramic disc faucet at a glance. The washers are blue or red but some are white which are particularly prone to falling apart. Ceramic discs do wear out and the tap will eventually drip however replacements are available and good news manufacturers seem to be using relatively few sizes as standard.