In today's video I will be showing you how to repair or replace a quarter turn ceramic disk tap valve.

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Adjustable Spanner https://geni.us/kjDL (Amazon)
Wrench https://geni.us/0nAH (Amazon)
Long nosed pliers (not essential but I needed them to remove the cap from the tap handle
For the replacement ceramic disk valves I recommend you go to ebay
Replacement ceramic disk taps http://bit.ly/2WmuXk8
or https://geni.us/7OAKGP (Amazon) which has an easy options menu for you to select the right valve *
or this universal valve https://geni.us/xcGc (Amazon) which fits most UK double handles kitchen and bathroom basin taps (but better if you can identify the exact value you need, by removing the existing one, and checking the dimensions and spline teeth number, by comparing against the different options) *
Silicone grease for lubricating your existing ceramic disks with http://bit.ly/2IZkipG £5.49
Vaseline some people use this instead to lubricate the ceramic disks but it's not advisable because, being petroleum based it will rot any rubber o rings.
These are the taps featured in my video http://bit.ly/2QQtgIb £39.95

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I'll be running through the 4 steps, from
1) Removing the existing valve
2) What to look out for when buying your new valve
3) Installing your new valve; and
4) How to clean and/or repair your existing disk tap valve

I'll be setting out in detail the pitfalls to avoid when choosing your replacement disk tap valves, and where to get them from.

I recommend you buy your replacement valves from ebay because the ebay sellers have a sophisticated platform complete with dimensions, spline teeth numbers that helps you identify exactly which disk valve you require whereas with websites like Screwfix you only have a picture to rely on.

If you decide to repair rather than replace your disk valves, you want to take them apart by removing the circlip as shown in the video. Clean the "o" rings in soapy water, and if you live in a hard water area, you may need to place the rest of the disk valve including the ceramic plates in a descaler.

Then check that the disks themselves aren't scratched. If they are, you'll need to buy new valves. If they are not scratched, then lubricate them with silicone grease or vaseline. Then reassemble and reinstall the disk valves to see if the dripping has stopped.

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