How to replace faucet spool

How to replace faucet spool

As we all know, it is the valve core that is easy to break the faucet, so it is still very important to master its replacement skills. Once the faucet leaks, it will not only waste water resources, but also its water drop sound and long-term impact on the humidity of the space will affect the health of the family. So when there is a problem with the faucet spool, how to change the faucet spool?

Replacement method of faucet valve core:

1. Close the main water valve first

2. Buckle down the red and blue symbol with a diameter of about 8mm on the faucet handle

3. Loosen the fixing screw counterclockwise with a slotted screwdriver and take down the handle to expose the valve core

4. Disassemble the valve core of the faucet with a spanner, open the upper gland with a spanner, and take out the ceramic valve inside

Precautions for replacement of faucet spool

1. After removing the valve core, you will see a circle of blue rubber at the bottom of the valve core. Generally, it is customary that the bottom of the left valve core is red rubber, while the right valve core is blue rubber.

2. Therefore, when changing the valve core on the right, use the blue rubber valve core. After the valve core is installed, insert the handle and adjust the direction of the hand wheel. When the handle is at both ends, the water is turned off and the direction of people standing is boiled water.

3. Install the screws and cover the blue cover on the right, so that the new valve core can be replaced.

What material is good for the valve core of the faucet

1. Stainless steel valve core can be said to be a high-tech product at present. For example, if the selection of stainless steel material is not good, it will simply rust.

2. Ceramic valve core is a better valve core at present. The product of this material has strong damage resistance and good sealing. Together, its service life is also relatively long, and it is also a widely used good product.

3. The valve core of the faucet is the heart part of it, so when choosing it, we should see whether its valve core is good or not. The common valve cores in the market are also divided into: stainless steel valve core, copper valve core and ceramic valve core.