American standard is proud to be the only faucet manufacturer to engineer and produce our own ceramic discs ensuring complete quality control.
Faucet ceramic valve or metal.
Ceramic disc valves are inherently sturdy highly reliable and rarely in need of repairs.
Depending on how a series of holes in the cartridge align with the stem.
Developed by delta and exclusive to single handle faucets ball valves are reliable but tedious to fix.
The ceramic discs also protect the metal of the valve from erosion.
The newest type of faucet valve is the ceramic disc valve.
Ball valves contain a slotted metal or plastic ball that aligns with the hot and cold water inlets when rotated by the faucet handle.
Some single control types use a metal or plastic core which operates vertically.
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American standard s ceramic disc valves are extremely smooth and almost as hard as diamonds.
This innovative valve design incorporates two rotating discs made from ceramic.
The ceramic is strong enough to resist cracking and stand up to extreme heat and cold.
Some faucets have a ceramic disc cartridge that is much more durable.
These durable valves are unaffected by temperature extremes sand rust and hard water conditions.
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Others use a metal ball with spring loaded rubber seals recessed into the faucet body.
The older style of faucet needs two full turns of the handle to activate the flow but low friction ceramic valves allow the faucet to operate with just a quarter turn of the handle.
Cartridge faucets have a hollow metal or plastic cartridge insert that seals against the spout or faucet body.
Ceramic valves are more durable over the long run in a broader variety of water conditions than any other variety of valve on the market.
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Choose a metal valve over plastic.
The discs contain channels that align when rotated which allows water to flow and control over temperature settings.