How to solve dripping faucet

We turn off the water valve to first, then open the water tap, first look at the structure of the following has a blue apron, aprons to tear open come down to first, then according to the above, the top ceramic valve core inside out, take out, can the inside parts are dismantled out, since the leaking, need to find the problem, we look at the valve core, on both sides of the position, there is a small aperture, is because of the gap caused by the leakage.

Or find a grindstone, or sandpaper, keep grinding, will be smooth this gap, after smooth no gap can be, we also do not grind too hard, otherwise polished too thin will be due to the impact of water leakage, then you can only change a new.

Ceramic spool is not particularly easy to damage, generally because the fit is not tight so it will drop water, if there is no problem with the spool will look at the washer, may be the problem of the washer, only need to change a washer of the same type can, because continuous grinding may break itself, so it is best to be careful.

Remove the small screw above or behind the faucet handle to remove the handle fixed to the faucet body. Some of the screws are hidden under metal buttons, plastic buttons, or plastic sheets. The spanners can be used to loosen the spool and remove it, and the clamps can be used to take out the axial gasket and replace it with a new axial gasket or replace the spool.

Reinstall the handle and return the button or disc. Reopen the water supply and check for leaks.

The faucet base connection is leaking because the gasket inside the gland is worn. You can loosen the screw to remove the bolt head, then loosen the gland to remove, and then remove the inner gasket of the gland and replace it with a new one.

In the future, we can solve the problem of dripping faucet by ourselves. We don’t need to ask the plumber to replace it. Meanwhile, we can save your money.