How a Faucet Works
A helpful guide that explains how faucets work, including detailed diagrams and descriptions of the different types of faucets typically found in a home. Though there are hundreds of different styles, colors, and shapes of faucets, the working mechanisms of nearly all can be grouped into four main types: cartridge, compression, ball, and disc. These […]
5 Simple Steps for Expert Faucet Disassembly and Repair
Expert advice on how to take apart bathroom faucets, with illustrated diagrams of how a compression, ceramic-disc, ball and cartridge faucet works. In This Article: Compression-Style Faucet Ceramic Disc Faucet Ball-Style Faucet Cartridge Faucet TOOLS & MATERIALS FOR FAUCET DISASSEMBLY AND REPAIR Tools Slip-joint pliers Allen wrench (hex wrench) Adjustable wrench Screwdrivers Materials Faucet washers […]