Ceramic cartridges lifespan??

[macka09]

I find very hot water wears them faster also think of the use it’s a lot more than a domestic house

I did say to the lady it could be due to the high usage. Plus, like the chap said above, if they’re slamming them shut with the lever handles that probably doesn’t help with the longevity.

 

[Chuck]

Hard water doesn't do them any good either.

 

[exedon2]

We look after a number of restaurants from small to some that can do over 300 covers.
Most common repair we do in kitchens is dripping taps .
All of above lots of use - hard water and nearly always hot taps.
Over years we have replaced taps with Bristan so can always do a first time repair.

 

[JCplumb]

I did one in a chippy a couple of years ago, lasted until last week. Imo it's the fact that the chefs are rushing and banging them shut. I use the same cartridges for all my jobs and never had one fail except this one.