When is it time to replace a ceramic disc cartridge?
When closed, the seal is watertight. However, the degradation of this watertight seal is when the time for service or replacement comes. It is not usually the ceramic tap cartridges themselves that fail, however, as these tap cartridges are incredibly durable and designed to last a lifetime.
Where is the ceramic disc cartridge on Monoblock tap?
Below the brass locking nut, you will discover your monoblock tap’s ceramic disc cartridge. Remove the retaining washer and tap it on the kitchen or bathroom surface. With any luck, the ceramic disc cartridge will fall out of the valve body.
How do you replace a ceramic disc valve?
With any luck, the ceramic disc cartridge will fall out of the valve body. You can replace the actual discs themselves though this is a far more precise, specialist task. For now, we shall just replace the valve in its totality. Carefully remove the cartridge and put it to the side.
Is it necessary to change ceramic disc taps?
In reality few of us know the make of our taps etc, so it would be necessary, if cleaning does not work, to change the entire cartridge or valve body. These are pretty much universal and not too expensive either. Disc section B sits on top of disc section A. A very thin film of Vaseline can be smeared between them.
When do ceramic discs need to be replaced?
The ceramic discs inside the metal housing are the ones that open and close the water flow. The ceramic discs are damaged if it is not shutting the water off completely. The complete cartridge #910-030 would need to be replaced. The replacement part #910-030 has changed.
Is the replacement part 910-030 ceramic disc reversible?
The replacement part #910-030 has changed. It now has a plastic shroud over the stem that needs to remain on when installed because it has the threads for the decorative sleeve. This is the replacement, and the older brass ones are no longer available. If you purchased the product, you might be covered under the Lifetime warranty.
When to use Pfister 910-031 hot ceramic disc replacement cartridge?
This OEM (original equipment manufacturer) 910-031 (GS100310) left-hand threaded ceramic cartridge is for use on the hot side of a lavatory or kitchen faucet. This cartridge is used to repair multiple Pfister faucet models. Repairing a faucet is an easy and inexpensive alternative to replacing the entire faucet.
In reality few of us know the make of our taps etc, so it would be necessary, if cleaning does not work, to change the entire cartridge or valve body. These are pretty much universal and not too expensive either. Disc section B sits on top of disc section A. A very thin film of Vaseline can be smeared between them.
