Why does the faucet drip when it is used for a long time?

Release Date:

2023-08-21

When our household faucet is used for a period of time, there will be dripping. In general, we can only hear this sound at night, so many times we will feel very scared and troublesome. This drip then appears on the tap. What is the reason for this? Let's take a look.
The valve core of the faucet is damaged and leaking: caused by the wear of the faucet shaft gasket. Loosen the gland with pliers and remove it, take out the shaft washer with a clip and replace with a new shaft washer.
The cause of water leakage in the gap under the faucet bolt is caused by the wear of the triangular gasket in the gland. You can loosen the screw to remove the bolt head, then loosen and remove the gland, then take out the triangular seal in the gland and replace it with a new seal.
Water leakage at the connecting tube joint: generally, the nut is loose. At this point, you can re-tighten the cap nut or replace it with a new U-shaped washer.
When the new faucet is turned off, it will drip. In this case, most owners will think that this is a problem with the faucet spool. In fact, the dripping of water a few seconds after the new faucet is closed is caused by the remaining water in the cavity after the faucet is closed. This is a normal phenomenon. But if the water is ticking for a long time, it is a faucet problem, and the water is leaking, indicating that the product has quality problems.
There are many reasons for faucet leakage, mainly: 1. Poor water quality. Many people don't understand, what is the relationship between poor water quality and leaking faucet? In fact, poor water quality can cause garbage to accumulate in the valve core, which can easily cause the valve core to close tightly. 2. The faucet valve core is scratched. During use, the valve core was scratched due to the wear of foreign matter. For example, when the water supply pipe breaks and the water comes out again, the water may contain rust or sand particles, which will cause the surface of the valve core to be scratched during the opening and closing process. Sealing and leakage. Therefore, when installing the faucet, be sure to clean up the impurities in the water pipe. 3. Pipe connections. Due to improper installation, the water inlet hose and the faucet body leak at the connection. Most people think that the faucet leakage is the problem of the spool. In fact, as long as the slide valve is used properly, the slide valve is not prone to problems. Therefore, if the faucet leaks, it should be analyzed in essence.
1. After the valve core is closed, the faucet will still discharge water. This phenomenon may be caused by the loosening of the valve core due to the loosening of the pressure cap and the inability to seal the water. The solution is to remove the handle and the decorative cover, and then re-tighten the pressure cover. Another possibility is the deformation of the rubber ring at the bottom of the valve core. The water cannot be sealed. The solution is to take out the valve core, check the rubber ring at the bottom, reset and reinstall. Water seeps from around the spool. This phenomenon may be caused by loosening or shifting of the spool valve. The solution is to remove the spool and reinstall it.
We cannot underestimate the problem of taps. The water problem is related to our life. Therefore, we must pay enough attention to the water problem. Only when our family life is guaranteed can our life be comfortable. Only when our life is comfortable can we live a good life at work. Power supply, so the faucet problem is not a small problem, but it is not a big problem.

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