Dripping faucet and flows: how to change the gasket at the tap in the kitchen?

A dripping faucet in the kitchen at first seems trivial problem. The first desire - to try to close it tightly. As a rule, it does not help to eliminate the leak, and the owners shrugged and cease to notice it. Meanwhile, if the flow valve, means soon water will expand itself pierced track run and powerful flow. So do not wait for the "drags itself." The first output roll up your sleeves and join in repairs. In the meantime, read, because of what might be the problem and what to do to resolve it.

replacement pads

Traditional gate valves themselves are robust enough, and if it flows, it means that in the case of worn gasket or liner. When the technique will work on hard water more than a year, they lose elasticity and fail to fulfill their sealing function. A crane flows as a result.

To get to the worn-out insert and fix the problem, you need to remove the valve core, which has begun to flow. To do this, remove the plastic cover with a screwdriver and remove the retaining screw. In some

models of mixers It will have to remove himself "lamb" and decorative accessories. It should be done carefully so as not to scratch the spraying.

By the way, if you do not know how to change a tap of the upper part, the next stage of repair is just the answer to this question. Simply rotate the core wrench or pliers counterclockwise. When it goes easier, head parts can be unscrewed by hand. After the pull out of the slot, and remove the old gasket on it as the template, cut rubber ring. If head parts itself needs to be replaced, put a new need now.

Everything is fine? Then collect the mixer:

• Insert the new seal on the vacant place.
• Wrap teflon tape thread on head parts and screw it back.
• Put the accessories and the valve by tightening its bolt tightly.

If you've already figured out how to change a gasket in a mixer, attach the acquired skills and repeat the procedure on the second valve. And you use, and leaky faucet not soon be disturbed.

Replacing the oil seal

When the gland occurs worn cuff, you will understand what it is, as soon as the valve is open. In this case, the tap is flowing straight from the "lamb." This is the most frequent breakdowns because the seal is experiencing constant mechanical load. Old caul drip, can be replaced with a new, removing the upper nut. But if you do not want podmotayte problematic place teflon tape and reassemble the valve back.

Repair of the ball valve

The most difficult to make repairs just such a modern technology. Ball Valves quite demanding on the purity of water. They can fail simply because the mechanism is clogged debris and covered with a thick layer of lime. The trouble such mixers are too tight fitting of all parts of valves, so they have to be cleaned frequently.

In any case, if the kitchen dripping faucet, it should be dismantled. For ball models repair is performed in the following order:

1. Remove the decorative cover to the foot and unscrew the screw holding it.
2. Remove the lever and lift the upper part of the mixer together with a plastic insert.
3. Gasket, coated with limescale should be cleaned or replace the damaged liner.
4. Take the ball out of the tap and inspect it for damage. If such will be found, the best solution will also be replaced.
5. For the same purpose checked saddles holding the locking ball.
6. When all of the problematic parts replaced and cleaned, the mixer is collected in a reverse sequence.

If repairs are carried out correctly, the crane is not only cease to flow, but also to adjust the lever is very smooth.

Sometimes a simple cleaning to remove problem is impossible, especially when the cartridge has broken. Restoration of this node, unfortunately, can not be - it will have to change completely. Foot mixer is removed in the same way as in the previous case, then unscrew the clamping nut and remove the cartridge for replacement.

errors of fitting

Assembling and connecting the mixer requires experience and care. But sometimes it is enough simply to calculate the force to pull the retaining nuts. Well, if by that they do not burst immediately, but the pads will definitely pinched and wear prematurely.

As a result, you get a very nasty leak - directly under the sink. In this case, will have to make repairs immediately. It should be immediately unscrew the water inlet hose where the drip valve, and replace them in the rubber inserts. When you're done, try to tighten the nut firmly, but without fanaticism.

It is not necessary to understand why the flow valve, if it is just installed. In most cases, these problems are caused by manufacturing defects and broken appliances should be replaced in the store.

Tips experienced

Before you fix the faucet, take care of the safety of its appearance - wrap wrench with a cloth to avoid scratching the coating on accessories mixer, when you become her unscrew. Also, it is useful to lay something soft wash. If you suddenly drop a screwdriver, at least not to damage the sink.

Before proceeding with repair leaking taps, you need to close the valve on the pitch. It is located where the apartment layout is embedded in the overall water supply (usually somewhere near the kitchen). When fully close the water drain rests and can take up tools. You will need:

• adjustable wrench;
• and flat Phillips screwdriver;
• FUM tape;
• pieces of rubber, e.g., by cycling chamber.

Now you can tap to spin and work to address the causes of leaks that we have considered above.