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In fact, sometimes the water leakage of the faucet has nothing to do with the faucet itself, which may be caused by improper installation of the hose and the faucet body. In addition, it may be caused by problems such as aging of the water supply hose to the faucet, unstable water pressure or corrosion. Once the water hose is cracked or burst, the consequences will be very serious. Therefore, experts recommend checking or replacing the water hose every 1-2 years or so.
Why is the faucet leaking?
Most people think that the leakage of the faucet is a problem with the valve core. In fact, as long as it is used properly, the valve core is not easy to cause problems. Therefore, if the faucet has water leakage, it should be analyzed from its essence.
— 〠1 】—The new faucet will drip when it is closed
After the new faucet is closed, there will be dripping. In such cases, most owners will think that this is a problem with the faucet spool. In fact, a few seconds of dripping after the new faucet is closed is caused by the residual water in the inner cavity after the faucet is closed. This is normal. But if it is a running water for a long time, it is a faucet problem.
— 〠2 】—poor water quality
Many people don't understand, what is the relationship between poor water quality and leaking water in the faucet? In fact, poor water quality will cause garbage in the spool, which will easily cause the valve core to be closed tightly.
— 〠3 】—Squelch spool scratches
During the use of the valve core, scratches are caused by the wear of external hard materials. For example, when the water supply pipe is re-circulated after rupture, the water may contain rust or sand particles, which may cause the valve core to be scratched during the opening and closing process. Sealed and leaking. Therefore, be sure to clean the impurities in the water pipe when installing the faucet.
— 〠4 】—pipe connection
The inlet hose and the faucet body are leaking due to improper installation.
Demystifying the cause of water leakage from the faucet, the right medicine!
— 〠1 】—The faucet is still out of water after the spool is closed
This phenomenon may be caused by the looseness of the pressure cap causing the looseness of the valve core to seal the water. The solution is to remove the handle and the decorative cover, and re-tighten the pressure cap, and there may be a deformation of the rubber ring at the bottom of the valve core. The water cannot be sealed. The solution is to take out the valve plug, check the bottom rubber ring, reset it and reinstall it.
— 〠2 】—water seeps from around the spool
This phenomenon may be caused by loose or displaced spool. The solution is to remove the spool and reinstall it.
— 〠3 】—Water seeps from the middle of the spool
This phenomenon is the damage of the valve core. The solution is to replace the valve core. If the faucet leaks, replace the valve core, which will definitely increase the maintenance cost.
— 〠4 】—Leakage at the bottom of the faucet
This phenomenon is generally caused by the unfilled or deformed O-ring of the inlet pipe. The solution is to unscrew the hose. If the O-ring is not deformed, the O-ring and the inlet pipe are re-assembled. Yes, if the O-ring is found to be deformed, replace the O-ring.
What should I do if the faucet leaks?
— 〠1 】—Press faucet leaks
Step 1. Close the inlet valve. Remove the small screws on or behind the faucet handle to remove the handle that is attached to the faucet body. Some screws are hidden under metal buttons, plastic buttons or plastic sheets that are snapped or screwed into the handle. Just open the button and you will see the handle screw on the top.
Step 2: Remove the handle and look at the parts of the faucet. Use a large pliers or adjustable wrench to remove the packing nut, taking care not to leave scratches on the metal. Rotate the spool or shaft in the same direction as when you turned the faucet to unscrew them.
Step 3: Remove the screws that secure the washer. If necessary, use an infiltration lubricant to loosen the screws. Check the screws and spools and replace them if they are damaged.
Step 4: Replace the old gasket with a new one that is identical. New gaskets that are almost perfectly matched to the old gaskets generally allow the faucet to no longer drip. Also note that the old gasket is either beveled or flat and replaced with the same new gasket. A gasket designed only for cold water will swell significantly when hot water flows to block the water outlet, making the hot water flow slower. Some washers work in hot and cold water, but make sure that the gasket you bought for replacement is exactly the same.
Step 5: Secure the new gasket to the valve plug and reassemble the parts in the faucet. Rotate the spool clockwise. After the spool is in place, reinstall the packing nut. Be careful not to leave the wrench scratched on the metal.
Step 6: Reinstall the handle and replace the button or disc. Re-open the water supply and check for leaks.
— 〠2 】—The faucet leaks from the seal of the faucet
Drip occurs when the faucet is closed; water leakage occurs when there is water flowing through the faucet. If you see water coming out of the handle, your tap is leaking; the first thing to do is to make sure the fill nut of the tap is tight, but be careful not to scratch the nut with a pliers or wrench.
If you find that the cause of the leak is not that the nut is loose, then you need to replace the seal. The sealing ring of the faucet may be a tight sealing ring composed of one or more O-shaped rubber rings, or something like a string or a soft metal wire wound around the valve core under the packing nut.
— 〠3 】—Leakage caused by the faucet seat
If you change the tap and the faucet is dripping, there may be a problem with the faucet seat. A damaged gasket may cause the faucet seat to become rough due to metal spool wear, or the deposition of chemicals in the water may form a residue that prevents the gasket from being fully compressed against the valve seat.
Step: Insert the seat release wrench into the seat and then move it counterclockwise. Once you have removed the old seat, make sure that the new seat you bought is exactly the same as the original one. If the seat cannot be removed, insert a seat cover that slides into place on the old seat and provides a seal. Two types of seat roller compactors or sanders that can flatten the worn seat.
— 〠4 】—O-ring of the faucet causes the faucet to leak
The kitchen faucet has one or more O-rings to prevent water from escaping around the water outlet. If the O-ring is worn out, you will see water flowing out at the bottom of the water outlet each time you turn on the faucet.
Step 1: Turn off the water supply, turn it counterclockwise and remove the threaded coupling nut that secures the water outlet. Be sure to wrap the nut with tape to prevent it from being scratched by pliers or wrenches.
Step 2: After removing the coupling nut, lift the water outlet upwards and take it out of the water outlet seat. You can see these rings in the water outlet seat.
Step 3: Replace the problematic ring with a new ring of the same size. Reassemble the faucet.
What should the faucet pay attention to?
â—†What should I pay attention to when repairing the faucet leaking?
If you repair yourself, the first thing is to turn off the water supply. Simply turn off the water supply valve near the faucet to turn off the water supply, but if the house is not equipped with a water supply valve for each faucet, you must turn off the main water supply valve to shut off all water supply.
â—† How should I use the faucet properly?
Some citizens like to tighten the faucet every time they run out of water, thinking that this will prevent water leakage. In fact, the correct use of the faucet should be lightly closed as much as possible. Do not vigorously rotate the faucet knob repeatedly. The faucet should not be rotated too tightly. In addition, the faucet should try not to bump with hard objects. For the use of the bathtub faucet, the metal hose of the shower head should be kept in a natural stretch state. When not in use, do not coil it on the faucet. When using or not, be careful not to form a dead angle at the joint between the hose and the valve body to avoid breakage or damage. hose.
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