The faucet is almost an accessory that we will install in any place where we need water. The faucet is composed of many parts, in addition to the main body, there are handles, screws, valve cores, rubber pads and so on. In the process of use, the most important of these accessories is the faucet valve (core). Sometimes when the faucet is blocked, it is necessary to check whether the valve core is faulty. So what are the steps to replace the faucet valve? What should consumers do? How to choose the faucet spool? The editor will answer it for you.
How to replace the faucet valve core by yourself
1. Preparation
The spool is broken, we need to buy a replacement first, and the new spool must match your faucet. Under normal circumstances, which brand of faucet you buy, you can go to the store of this brand to buy the spool, and you can basically buy it. According to the screws of your faucet, prepare a flathead or Phillips screwdriver, or an Allen wrench, and then prepare a pair of needle-nose pliers and a knife.
2. Remove the hot and cold water button
Before replacing the spool, you must first find the water source switch of the faucet, and then turn it off, so as not to spray water during the replacement. Then find the button or plastic cap of the cold water, and gently pry it off with a small blade, so that you can see the screws inside.
3. Remove the handle
After turning on the hot and cold water button, check the shape of the screw, whether it is a flat head or a cross, or a hexagonal screw, and then decide which screwdriver or hexagonal wrench to use. Remove the screw in the hole with a screwdriver, and then the handle of the faucet can be removed.
4. Remove the spool
After removing the handle, you can see the valve core inside, and some valve cores have a fixed shell cover outside, just remove the cover. Then you can see the clip that fixes the spool. There are generally four claws on the clip. Use the two sides of the needle-nose pliers to clamp the two claws, and then rotate clockwise to remove the clip.
5. Installation
After removing the clip, you can remove the broken valve core, and then install the new valve core, reverse the previous steps, reinstall the other components, install the faucet handle, and punch the card Check the water source valve to see if it is leaking. If there is no problem, lock the handle tightly and install the hot and cold water plastic cap.
Selection of faucet spool
At present, there are three main types of spools: ceramic spools, steel ball spools and shaft-rolling spools. These three spools are characterized by integrity, the entire valve shaft is integrated, easy to install, maintain and replace.
Ceramic valve core: Because of its affordable price, less water pollution, good wear resistance, good sealing performance, and the improvement of “brittleness”, ceramic valve cores are widely used. Generally speaking, the ceramic valve core plays a very good sealing role. Due to the relatively strong foreign technical strength, some imported ceramic chips have relatively better sealing performance, stable physical properties, wear resistance, and long service life. At present, most of the mainstream faucets produced by most well-known brand bathroom manufacturers in the market already use ceramic valve cores.
Axial roller valve core: the biggest advantage is that the handle rotates smoothly, the operation is easy and convenient, the hand feels comfortable and relaxed, and it is resistant to aging and wear. However, as an old-fashioned spool, the shaft-rolling spool has gradually failed to meet the needs of the current crowd for the spool, so it will gradually be eliminated by the market. The shaft-roller spool is now rare in faucets produced by big brands.
The editor above introduced the method and operation steps of replacing the faucet valve in detail. Every step is clear. I believe readers have mastered the trick of replacing the faucet valve. In fact, the most important thing is to be careful during the disassembly process. To avoid the loss of parts, the installation is precise, do not misplace, and it is not difficult to replace the faucet valve. There are three types of faucet spools, and the selection basis for different types is different. Consumers should first determine the type they need, and then choose according to the standard.
