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Repair A
Leaky Ceramic Disk Faucet |
Before You Start
Make sure the main water valve is turned off either near the
base of the faucet or under the sink. Open all the lines to
drain out any excess water. Cover the sink with a towel or
cloth to stop any parts or tools from slipping down the
drain. You may also want to cover any wrenches or pliers
with tape or cloth to prevent any damage to the finish of
your faucet. When you disassemble to faucet place the parts
in order so they can easily be put back together. Last but
not certainly least remember to take the faucet name or
model number along with the old parts to the store so you
can identify the correct replacement part or kit.
Ceramic Disk Faucet
This ceramic discs in this faucet rarely
every need replacing. The ports inside the chamber can
become clogged over time with mineral deposits. To fix this
problem simply take apart the faucet and thoroughly clean
each part and reassemble.
If the faucet leaks near the base of the lever one or all of
the seals may need to be replaced. You will need to purchase
new seals for your model of faucet, replace all the seals at
one time since you may not be able to determine which seal
is causing the leak. |
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- Remove the lever and cap, near the
base of the lever you will see a setscrew that attaches
the lever to the lever post. Slowly unscrew it until you
can raise the lever off the post. If the lever becomes
stuff give it a gentle tug or pry it up with your screw
driver. Lift the cap off the cartridge and loosen the
screws holding the cartridge in place. Then remove the
cartridge.
- Now remove the seals located at the
bottom of the ceramic cartridge. You should be able to
pull them out by hand or you can also use the screw
driver to pry them out. However, be careful not to
scratch the cartridge because it could cause the seals
to leak.
- Use a rag or sponge to clean all the
seal openings of any mineral buildup. Again don't use
any material that may scratch the cartridge.
- Now insert the new seals and
reassemble the faucet. Turn the water back on and test
the seals. If the leak continues you may have to replace
the cartridge
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| Tools: Screw Driver, New Seals,
Sponge |
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