We all know how water is a precious resource on our planet. Governments around the world are increasingly launching real campaigns to protect this resource and avoid waste.
There is no doubt that this waste is obviously caused by our water supply problems, but we can all save the water we use with our small actions. Use the shower instead of the bathtub, turn off the tap when brushing your teeth, improve the drainage system and increase efficiency.
One of the most common, yet often overlooked, water wastes is a leaky faucet. Many of us wait months before replacing or intervening on a leaky tap, but at the same time the constantly falling drops of water are tens of liters a day and thousands of liters a year. In addition to serious ecological damage, this is also serious damage to our pockets. While the cost of water is generally low, leaks in our system can still impact our bills.
Causes of Leaky Faucet
Before knowing what measures need to be taken to fix a leaky faucet, it is obviously necessary to determine the cause of the leak. There are basically two reasons for this: cartridge failure or seal replacement.
Both components mentioned can present leakage problems, especially after several years of use. Indeed, the wear and tear of faucets is one of the main problems, but good quality faucets are always easy to repair.
Replacing seals or cartridges
Replacing the seal or filter element of a leaky faucet can be technically very simple, which is why many plumbers improvise at this time.
Obviously we always recommend contacting a plumber, who will not only be able to help you with the replacement, but also check whether the tap is still working and effective.
To replace it, you must first close the general tap. Next, you need to continue removing the faucet operation knob and continue replacing the damaged filter element or seal.
Obviously each tap has its own procedure, so we advise you to keep the instructions or consult online.