Plastic faucets are widely used due to their low cost, light weight, and easy installation, but leakage problems are also common.
Common causes of plastic faucet leakage
1. Axis gasket wear: Long term use causes the gasket to become thinner and crack, resulting in water leakage at the outlet.
2. Damaged triangular sealing gasket: The wear of the triangular sealing gasket on the inside of the gland can cause water leakage from the gap of the plug.
3. Loose cap nut: Water leakage at the joint of the connecting pipe is often caused by loose or rusted cap nuts.
4. Water stop disk malfunction: mostly caused by sand and gravel in tap water, requiring complete disassembly and cleaning.
5. Improper installation: Incorrect winding direction of waterproof tape (should be clockwise) can cause water leakage.
Specific methods for preventing leaks
Preventive measures during installation phase
Proper use of waterproof tape:
1. Wrap 5-6 turns of waterproof tape clockwise around the threaded connection
2. The winding direction must be opposite to the thread direction of the faucet.
3. Check the integrity of accessories:
4. Confirm that hoses, gaskets, showerheads, and other accessories are complete before installation
5. Clean the sediment and impurities in the pipeline to avoid clogging the valve core.
Maintenance methods during the usage phase
Regularly replace vulnerable parts:
1. It is recommended to replace shaft gaskets, triangular sealing gaskets, etc. every 3 years
2. If the rubber pad is found to be damaged, it should be replaced immediately
3. Cleaning and maintenance:
4. Regularly clean the filter screen to prevent impurities from clogging
5. Avoid using strong acid and alkali cleaning agents
6. Temperature control:
7. The working temperature should be maintained within the range of 1 ℃ -90 ℃
8. Low temperature environments in winter should drain stored water
Post time: Sep-04-2025