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How do you take apart a Kohler faucet?
Search under the sink or cabinets for the water main control. Turn the handles of the water main at least half a turn to the left to shut them off. Push the faucet handle all the way into the “up” position. Insert the hex key into the star-shaped hole and turn it counterclockwise until the faucet comes loose.
How do you repair a leaky ceramic faucet?
How to Fix a Leaky Faucet: Ceramic Disk Type 2Loosen the setscrew with the hex wrench, and remove the handle. 3Lift off the decorative cap. 4Loosen the cartridge. 5Lift off the cartridge. 6Remove the seals on the bottom of the cartridge. 8Remove the O-ring from the faucet. 9Coat the O-ring with silicone grease.
Are hot and cold ceramic tap cartridges the same?
In other words both the Hot and Cold valves are the same but open in mirror directions so please select the valve you require according to how your taps work. If you have a two lever ‘filterflow’ or ‘aquifier’ tap then the hot side has a valve and the cold side has a diverter cartridge for the cold and filtered cold.
How do you remove the plug from a Kohler faucet?
Gently pry off the plug button in the center of the handle using a thin flat blade screwdriver, taking care to protect all finish surfaces. Unscrew the Philips screw attaching the handle to the valve stem. Pull the handle off and any remaining components to expose the valve. Set all parts aside for re-use.
How do you open a Kohler faucet head?
You can remove it in several ways: Put on a rubber glove, put your finger inside the spout and try turning the aerator counterclockwise to unscrew it. Wedge a pair of needle-nose pliers against the sides of the aerator and use the pliers to turn it.
What causes a ceramic disk type faucet to leak?
If this type of faucet leaks, the culprits are usually the inlet and outlet seals or sediment buildup in the inlets. The handle should be in the “on” position when repairing a disc faucet to prevent cracking the replacement seals.
Can you change a ceramic tap washer?
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. You can replace the actual discs themselves though this is a far more precise, specialist task.
Is there a difference between hot and cold tap spindle?
The easy way to identify if you have spindle type tapware or not, is to see if there is one handle for cold water and one handle for hot water. There are only two types of spindle tapware. You have one which has tap washers and the other which has a ceramic disc (known as quarter turn taps).
Are all tap cartridges the same?
Once you have removed the ceramic tap cartridge you will need to identify the thread size. In the UK 95% of taps are either BSP 1/2″ (Basin size) or 3/4″ (Bath size). The BSP “British Pipe Standard ” doesn’t refer to any physical dimension, which is very confusing and is why we display all the dimensions in mm.
How do I know what shower cartridge to buy?
Use a caliper or ruler and measure the cartridge. Do this by measuring from the base to the tip (from seat to splines). Pay attention to the length tier of your cartridge (Lengths range from 1–12). Next, identify the broach pattern with the broach chart (see page B-5).
How do you remove a threaded shut off valve?
To remove a compression-style valve, hold the valve body with an adjustable or open-end wrench, or a slip-joint pliers. Grab the compression nut with another wrench and turn it clockwise to loosen it. Then pull the valve off the copper tubing. Next, remove the old compression sleeve and nut.
How do you remove a Kohler single handle bathroom faucet?
Single-Handle Bathroom Sink Faucets – Handle Removal Using a bladed screwdriver, gently pry off the plug button under the handle, taking care to protect all finished surfaces. Using a 1/8″ hex wrench, loosen the setscrew securing the handle to the valve stem. Lift off the handle. Unthread the bonnet to expose the valve.
How do I remove a recessed aerator without a key?
Remove a Cache Aerator Without a Key If a tool becomes necessary, try using a knife from your kitchen drawer. A flat-head screwdriver will also probably work if you wedge the tip into one of the notches and push.
How do you take apart a kitchen faucet spray head?
Remove Spray head: by pulling it out or down with the hose and unscrew it from the hose (counter clockwise by hand). Direct hose to the sink and turn water on. If there is good pressure out of the hose only, then clean the spray head or remove the check valve and clean it.
How do you remove a faucet handle without visible screws?
If you can’t have it out with your plain hands, try using a pair of pliers or faucet handle puller. Pliers can scratch your faucet’s handle if applied directly. Wrap an old cloth or towel around the handle’s base then use the pliers. After removing the handle, you may find some mineral deposits.
How do you take apart a Moen single handle kitchen faucet?
Steps to follow to remove a Moen kitchen faucet Step 1: Turn off water. Step 2: Drain the pipes. Step 3: Remove the handle. Step 4: Remove the dome and plastic sleeve. Step 5: Removing the handle mechanism. Step 6: Remove the ring and washer. Step 7: Remove the spout. Step 8: Pull out the cartridge.
How long do ceramic disc taps last?
How Long Do Ceramic Disc Cartridges Last? A lifetime. But it depends on the hardness of your water (contact your water provider), and the quality of the tap itself. A cheap tap, even with ceramic discs, is going to wear down over time.
How do you fix a disc faucet?
remove decorative cap and lift out cylinder. Remove the Cylinder. remove neoprene seals and check for debris or wear. Check for Debris, Damage or Wear. lift out old cylinder and drop in replacement. Replace the Cylinder. Reassemble the Faucet.
How do ceramic faucet valves work?
Ceramic Disc Valve. The newest type of faucet valve is the ceramic disc valve. This innovative valve design incorporates two rotating discs made from ceramic. The discs contain channels that align when rotated, which allows water to flow and control over temperature settings.
What size are tap spindles?
8.5 is the most common size, suiting most new 1/2″ tap spindles.
What is a spindle on a tap?
Spindle – connected to the tap bonnet and the tap valve. Fitted with an o’ring. O’ring – prevents water from dripping out of or around the nozzle. Tap seat – the tap valve pushes against the tap seat to close off the water flow. Water chamber – where water stays in the tap until the chamber is opened.
