Franke Olympus Valve Bush
Olympus Brass Bush – What You Need to Know
The Franke Olympus tap has been in production since around 2000. During that time, three different brass bushes have been used. We stock two of them:
The valve bush is a round brass piece that surrounds the valve inside your tap.
Franke Olympus Valve with Brass Bush attached
Franke Olympus Valve and Brass Bush (not attached)
What Happens When the Bush Comes Out with the Valve?
In most cases, the valve slides out easily while the brass bush remains in place inside the tap body. However, sometimes the valve and bush come out together. If that happens, you’ll need to separate them before you can fit the new valve.
How to Separate Valve and Bush:
- Apply TT Oil to loosen limescale or debris.
- Use an adjustable spanner on the nut under the valve splines.
- Clamp vice grips around the bush (middle section of valve).
- Turn both tools in opposite directions to release the parts.
Visual Guide – Olympus Brass Bush Types (with Pictures)
1. Early Bush (Not Stocked)
This earliest bush has a thin ridge or lip at the base. We do not stock it. You will need to separate and reuse it if your tap uses this version.
Old Olympus Brass Bush with lip
Old Franke Valve vs SP3561
2. 3886R with Lip (SP3886)
Used in a specific early phase of production. It has a wide ledge or ‘lip’ at the base. ➔ Buy here
3886R Brass Bush with Lip
3. 3868R with Recess (SP3868)
This is the most common bush, particularly from 2009 onward. ➔ Buy here
3868R Brass Bush with Recess
Still Unsure? We Can Help
Email us your tap photos and we’ll help identify the correct parts before you buy:
sales@tapsandsinksonline.co.uk
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