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Faucet replacement and installation steps

1. Remove the trademark on the faucet switch and you will see a cross screw. Use a cross screwdriver to unscrew the screw and remove the wrench of the faucet switch. Remove (pull it out, if it cannot be pulled out by hand, you can use a small hammer to gently tap it).

2. After removing the faucet switch, use a wrench to remove the faucet core counterclockwise.

3. Use a flat-head screwdriver to pick out the rubber ring on the top of the faucet core. 4. Use scissors to trim the 2 mm thick rubber into a rubber ring the same size as the faucet core.

5. Put the trimmed rubber ring into the faucet core, then install the original rubber ring, press the homemade rubber ring, and finally reinstall the faucet.

Faucet leakage and solutions

1. The reason for water outlet leakage: It is due to the wear of the axis gasket in the faucet.

Solution: Use pliers to loosen and remove the gland, use a clamp to take out the axis gasket, and replace it with a new one.

2. The reason for water leakage from the gap under the faucet bolt: It is caused by the wear of the triangular sealing gasket in the gland.

Solution: You can loosen the screw and remove the bolt head, then loosen and remove the gland, then take out the triangle seal inside the gland and replace it with a new one.

3. Water leakage at the joint of the pipe: the cap nut is loose.

Solution: At this time, you can re-tighten the cap nut or replace it with a new U type gasket.

4. What to do if the push-button faucet leaks?

Preparation tools: screwdriver, penetrating lubricant, carp pliers or adjustable wrench and the pad to be replaced.

Solution:

Step 1: Close the water inlet valve. Remove the small screw on or behind the faucet handle to remove the handle that attaches to the faucet body. Some screws are hidden beneath metal buttons, plastic buttons, or plastic pieces that snap or screw into the handle. As soon as you open the button, you will see the handle screw on the top. If necessary, use some penetrating lubricant like WD-40 to loosen the screws.

Step 2: Remove the handle and look at the parts of the faucet. Use large carp pliers or an adjustable wrench to remove the packing nut, being careful not to scratch the metal. Unscrew the valve plug or shaft by turning it in the same direction that you turn it when you turn on the faucet.

Step 3: Remove the screws holding the washer. If necessary, use penetrating lubricant to loosen the screws. Check the screws and valve core, and replace them with new ones if they are damaged.

Step 4: Replace the old gasket with a new, identical gasket. A new gasket that almost exactly matches the old one will generally keep the faucet from dripping. You will also note whether the old gasket has a bevel or a flat surface and replace it with a new one of the same type. The gasket designed only for cold water will expand violently when hot water flows through it, blocking the water outlet and slowing down the flow of hot water. Some gaskets will work in both hot and cold water, but you want to make sure the replacement gasket you buy is the exact same one.

Step 5: Fix the new gasket to the valve core, and then reinstall the various parts in the faucet. Turn the valve core clockwise. After the valve core is in place, reinstall the packing nut. Be careful not to leave scratches on the metal with the wrench.

Step 6: Reinstall the handle and replace the button or disc. Turn the water supply back on and check if there are still leaks.

Precautions for daily use of faucets

1. All impurities in the pipes should be thoroughly removed during installation. It can avoid valve core damage, jamming, blockage and leakage. The surface should also be cleaned so that no residue of building materials remains.

2. When using any type of faucet product, there is no need to use excessive force when opening or closing the faucet. Just twist or flip it gently.

Even if it is a traditional faucet, it does not require a lot of effort to tighten it. In particular, do not support or use the handle as an armrest. Products equipped with a screen cover for the water outlet should be disassembled and flushed to remove impurities after being used for a period of time. For products equipped with hoses, care should be taken to keep the hoses in a naturally stretched state to avoid breakage.

3. The metal hose of the shower head of the bathtub faucet should be kept in a naturally stretched state, and should not be coiled around the faucet when not in use. At the same time, when in use or not in use, be careful not to form a dead angle at the joint between the hose and the valve body to avoid breaking or damaging the hose.

4. Faucets that have been used for a short period of time may sometimes be incompletely closed, leak, have loose handles, loose connections and leak, etc. Generally, consumers can solve the problem by themselves.

Precautions for cleaning the faucet

(1) Do not use steel balls and other hard objects to wipe the surface of the faucet, because the steel balls are very hard and can easily scratch the surface of the faucet;

(2) It is best to use neutral detergent for cleaning. Strongly acidic and alkaline detergents are not suitable for faucet cleaning;

(3) After cleaning the faucet, you should use a dry, lint-free towel. (The same goes for glass cleaning) Wipe the remaining moisture on the surface to avoid scale.