3/4 Turn Ceramic Disc Wall Spindle for Shower

peuwayaqdq on 12/03/2022 - 12:47

I plan to replace shower taps with fixed turn ceramic disc. I read that this kind of spindle last longer, easier to operate (shorter turn) and obviously will prevent over-tightened when turning off the tap.

I also read people feedback about 1/4 turn is too short (of turn) that makes it harder for them to regulate the flow of the water. So I thought that I will get 3/4 turn. But when I started searching for this, 3/4 turn seems to be harder to find than 1/4 and 1/2. My search on Bunnings didn't return any result.

I wonder why 3/4 doesn't seem to be popular? I also want some feedback from those who has 1/2 turn spindle if there is enough control over the flow of the water.

Thank you.

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Comments

  • DashCam AKA Rolts on 12/03/2022 - 12:52
    +3

    We installed 1/2 tun for the showers and basins. They're fine, plenty of control.

    • peuwayaqdq on 12/03/2022 - 12:53

      Thank you DashCam for your feedback!

      • DashCam AKA Rolts on 12/03/2022 - 12:55
        +1

        No worries, we find they are great. No washers to worry about, so no over-tightening turning off, no dripping, and easy for elderly visitors with arthritis.

        • peuwayaqdq on 12/03/2022 - 13:00

          Yep … those are exactly the features that I am looking for. Thanks.

          I read some people need to use extender. Which measurement I need to look at when I am shopping so that I get the right length/size?

          • DashCam AKA Rolts on 12/03/2022 - 13:44
            +1

            @peuwayaqdq: Take a tap body with you when purchasing the ceramic units. That way you can check if it's a straight swap or you need an extender.

          • 7ekn00 on 12/03/2022 - 14:12
            +1

            @peuwayaqdq: Those people may not realize you can actually extend the sealing mechanism (it took me a couple returns to realize you can actually extend them by twisting the sealing section in reference to the base)!

        • Euphemistic on 12/03/2022 - 17:53

          Disadvantage is they are more expensive (typically) and there are a million different cartridges so when it comes time to get a new one when they inevitably leak, you are often up for a whole new tap.

  • payless69 on 12/03/2022 - 13:02
    -2

    No plumbers ticket sent in, hous insurance will no longer pay!
    Besides that I found ceramic discs last really long if a sediment filter is installed. If not they suffer from sand in the water.

    • peuwayaqdq on 12/03/2022 - 18:38

      What do you mean with house insurance? Ceramic disc doesn't comply with home insurance policy?

      • payless69 on 13/03/2022 - 08:51

        Nah, say somebody cuts your mains and your house floods. Insurance companies can refuse payouts on the smallest of details!

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