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.
Ceramic vs washer taps.
So keep a set spare.
The catalogue states ceramic insert on the item description of some of the taps.
You can tell a ceramic disc faucet at a glance.
But the other types also lose their seal.
Back in days of old taps and shower fittings always used rubber washers to prevent dripping.
What is the difference between ceramic discs and rubber washers.
The washers are blue or red but some are white which are particularly prone to falling apart.
They use one lever on top of a broad cylindrical faucet body and you.
But that does not simply mean all the other taps are rubber washer type.
The annoying rubber washer found in older faucets is becoming a thing of the past.
Rob explains the benefits of ceramic discs which are used in all bathempire showers bathro.
Ceramic disc faucets are much tougher better able to deal with extreme temperatures and can go for years without needing repairs or replacing.
Spares aren t kept on site compared to tap washers so you can potentially waste more water until new ceramic discs are purchased.
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.
Ceramic disc spindles are more expensive than tap washers.
However trying to identify them in tool station for example or any other catalogue is extremely difficult.
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However this is because i have no idea of the brand of tap etc it was there when i moved in if you go for ceramic then make sure you know where you can.
Nowadays the vast majority of modern bathroom taps use ceramic disc cartridges instead of rubber washers.
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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.
Most plumbers will have spare ceramic disc and tap washer spindles in stock.
Ideal standard ceramic spindles have this white crap washer.