A small drop from a leaky faucet may seem a minor annoyance, but it is actually cost hundreds of dollars a year in the water down the drain, and to fix anything. A dripping faucet is one of the most common home plumbing problems. The valves are relatively easy to solve if you know how they work and what to do to solve the problem.
Faucets start to drip, if washers, o-rings and gaskets in the contaminated sediment with tap water, covered with mineral deposits, or simply worn out. FixingA faucet is fairly easy, but it varies depending on the type of connection are (see below for a detailed description and instructions). Once you know that the design of your faucet, you really can disassemble the faucet, look for the source of the leak, and then replace worn parts or clean the dirty parts.
First - Determine the design tap: There are four basic faucet designs: ball-style, cassettes, CDs and compression. Sometimes a type of water valve can be determined by the outward appearance, but often theTap water must be removed to determine which type of mounting. Washing machine and dishwasher-less: The four designs tap into two categories.
Second - Remove the tap: The same basic principles apply to all types of tap water at the beginning of a tap to be removed for repair or replacement. Keep all the parts and the layout in the order they are tested. This helps you put both the faucet back together and identify the parts are replaced. See below for specific variations in Hahndisassembly.
a. Before you begin, turn off the water supply. Use find the shutoff valve under the faucet / sink or water service, the main valve in the house, usually near the water meter.
b. Also, before you touch disassembly, commissioning, he puts a towel over the sink and sink-saves you lose share in the sink and scraping the surface.
c. Remove the decorative cap or plug (where the tap water has one). Start popping out the order with a razor blade, then completely remove the cap with aFlat screwdriver. It 'a good idea at the end of the screwdriver with masking tape or painter to cover it to prevent scratches to finish faucet.
d. Remove the bolt handle or screw, depending on the type of installation.
e. Remove the handle.
f. Depending on the type of faucet you need to remove a rounded cap or crest.
g. pull or lift the entire assembly tap. Note the manufacturer, if possible.
h. Carefully remove the tap and put in the same order, to removeParties.
Thirdly - the identification of the problem and faucet repair: Look for broken, torn or worn o-ring or other valve components. Replace worn or defective parts of tap water. It is advisable to take the old parts to be replaced in the store to ensure that you are the right ones. Note also the manufacturer of fittings. Faucet Filters and components from dirt, sad or mineral deposits may impair the function of the valve.
Fourth - Re-installation of the tap: Put the faucet back togetherthe correct order and reinstall it.
Last - turn the water back: At the opening of valves to complete the repairs are instructed to open the tap handle faucet, which can release the trapped air, then when the water is quiet and runs close to the tap.
TAP OPTIONS:
Traditional hard cock
Compression fittings style - the design is used for many double handle faucets and faucet is the old style (when you close the tap outside, you feel a rule is the rubber washerCompression fittings expressed in tap water.) Are equipped with separate controls for hot and cold water and can be identified by the threaded pin in the body tap. Compression faucets have washers or seals of control, the amount of water and must be replaced periodically over time. Spare parts are cheap and easy to replace.
To disassemble, loosen the bonnet of the faucet, with slip-venture pliers. Remove the valve stem, if you think that discussion has not, soLoosen by turning clockwise. Older faucets can handle the compression, which can be difficult to remove corroded. Most hardware stores and rental facilities are a specialty called the extractor handle, which makes the job easier.
Once the tap water, replace all rubber gaskets and O-rings. When replacing windows, check the condition of the metal valve seat inside the faucet body. If the valve seats rough, to be replaced or renewed.
Taps washerless
Ball-style faucet - washerless this faucet has a handle and controls identified only by the hollow metal or plastic ball into the body of the faucet, the water temperature and flow rate. Many have a hat with rounded edges thumb under the handle of the faucet. Dripping faucet spout valve seat is worn, damaged springs or a ball. Losses at the base of the faucet are caused by worn O-rings.
To unscrew the screw and handle separate. Pull the plasticAdjusting ring inside the cover by pulling it with a special tool or screwdriver adjustment towing fit into the slots and cross their blades turn in the ring. If your ball-style valve loses this type of cap on the spout, first try tightening the cap with pliers duct. Still leaks? Remove and replace worn parts / defective. It is often necessary to lift the ball and replace the rubber seats and springs on both sides of the valve. If the faucet leaks around the spout, replace wornO-ring. Replace worn only when absolutely trackball.
Manufacturers make different types of tap kit parts for ball valves, some kits are just a neoprene valve seats and springs, while the best kits also have the cam and cam washer.
Cartridge valve - washerless this fitting is identified by the narrow metal or plastic cartridge inside the faucet body, and is available in both single and double rooms treated cartridge design. Cartridge faucets an empty cartridgeto put that lifts and rotates the flow control and water temperature. Drip at the discharge occurs when the cartridge seals wear out. Losses caused to be worn at the base O-ring.
To remove, unscrew and remove the handle. To release the cartridge, use pliers to pull the clips out. Remove the cartridge and replace it to fix the O-rings and seals. You may need to replace the entire cartridge is an easy repair that will solve most of the cartridgeLeaky faucet. Cartridge valve come in many styles, so you get the old cartridge in the store. Be sure to insert the new cartridge, so it is aligned in the same way as the old cartridge. If the heat and cold are reversed, you disassemble the faucet and turned 180 degrees.
Hard cock - a high quality product has the wheel of a tap handle and is identified by the large cylinder through the valve body. The cylinder contains a pair of tight fitting ceramic discs that regulate the flow of water: amobile upper disk is rotated or raised and lowered to the bottom plate fixed ceramic. Most of the ceramic disc faucets do not drip or leak, because they are made to be virtually maintenance free. Drip at the discharge occurs when the neoprene seals or ports of the cylinder are dirty. If the valve continues to leak after cleaning, so you install a new cylinder.
To unscrew the screw and handle separate. Although these accessories are washerless have intake and exhaust gaskets that can leak orSediment can cause within the bays and losses. After removing the cap washer, lift the cylinder and clean the neoprene gaskets and cylinder holes. Make sure the valve is "open" when you replace the gaskets.
Important: After a repair of a valve disk, it is essential to the handle in the ON position, then slowly open the shutoff valves. The ceramic discs can be cracked by the sudden release of air from the tap. Once the water flows continuously, it is safeTo close the tap.
Or just a new faucet is, of course, an alternative to fixing a leaky faucet to replace it. The valves are inexpensive and relatively easy to install and just follow the manufacturer's instructions. Replacing a faucet goes a long way when you update a kitchen or bathroom.
