Compression Faucet Seat Washer

Compression faucets use a washer that is compressed by tightening the faucet handle shutting off the flow of water.

Compression faucet seat washer.

1 05 15 used new offers free shipping on eligible orders. It is called the seat because this is where the rubber washer seats to close off the water. It is available in 1 1 2 in. If it still leaks after all of this you may need to replace the seat which is down in the bottom of the faucet.

Cartridge compression ceramic disk and ball type. With the other three types of faucets either the o ring or neoprene seal that s causing the leak needs to be replaced. When the handle is turned it raises or lowers a washer or seal that closes against a valve seat at the base of the stem to restrict water flow through the faucet body when you turn the handle off. Separate hot and cold water controls distinguish the compression.

If you have replaced the compression washer already and you still have a leak it may be due to a valve seat. Compression faucets have two separate handles. Danco 36662w poly slip joint washer 20 per bag white 1 1 2 by danco. If the seat is damaged the faucet may not make a watertight seal even with new washers.

A few twists close the water off in a compression faucet and this is the faucet that uses rubber washers. A faucet compression valve uses a stem that rotates when you turn the faucet handle. There are four kinds of faucets. This guide will teach you how to replace a worn valve seat.

Danco 80359 seat washers for price pfister black. A compression faucet relies on rubber washers to seal the valve seat which can wear out and need to be replaced. Faucet washers hello sign in. More product details close.

Use a specially made seat wrench to remove damaged seats and replace them image 2. Replacing the washer usually stops the leak and it s often much cheaper than a cartridge replacement on a more modern faucet. And 2 washers are included in each pack. Faucets with compression washers or compression faucets are very common in older homes.

4 3 out of 5 stars 30. This washer is designed for tubular drain application and provides leak tight protection. When you rotate the handle counterclockwise the washer attached to the end of the stem compresses against the. If the washer and o rings look good use your finger to check for rough spots around the valve seat inside the faucet image 1.