Faucet and fixture

At some time or another every faucet or fixture will develop an annoying leak that will need repairing. There are four different types of faucets, and depending on the type you have, each one has unique parts that you should become familiar with. The four types of faucets are (1) Compression-Type (2) Disc-Type (3) Ball-Type (4) Sleeve-Type Cartridge.

The compression-type faucet is probably the most basic type of the four faucets. The mechanics of the faucet are three parts, the retaining nut, threaded spindle, and an O-ring. Remove the index cap and the faucet handle for access to the threaded spindle and clean with a wire brush. Replace the O-ring and check washers and screws for wear; replace as needed. Reassemble the faucet and the leak should be repaired.

A disc-type faucet has two parts, the cap and the cylinder. The cylinder has three openings, and inside these three openings are three rubber seals. Remove the seals with the tip of a screwdriver. Using a scouring pad, clean the cylinder and the seals, and then rinse the cylinder and the seals in water. Put the seals back in the cylinder and reassemble the faucet. If the faucet continues to leak then replace the cylinder.