Description

Franke Wave Tap Valve

• Measurements: Splines: 28 / Nut Height: 9mm

Replace if your Tap is dripping from the top of the Spout.

This post covers both types of mini valves that were (and are) used in the production of your Tap and gives advice regarding tools to extract your valve. We currently stock both genuine San Marco / SMR valves. The Hot opens clockwise and the Cold opens anti-clockwise.

Do you need a special tool to remove your Valve ? Check which Valve is in your own tap before removing in case you have the earlier 3308R version in your Tap. It's all covered, including pictures of both Valves, in our Guide here: Changing the SMR Mini Valve, which includes advice on how to remove either valve. No Brass Bush is required with this Tap Valve.   Here below is the 4013R Removal Tool Product if you have the earlier 3308R (SP3308) and want to order it. The 4013R Tool does NOT fit the 3794R (SP3794) with the six sided nut.  

Recently we have noticed that the new valve is a little stiffer to push the handle onto. We have reported this back to the manufacturer but they assure us that there have been no changes of any consequence and it is just to do with the tolerance on the machining of the valves. If this does occur just ensure that your own handle is clear inside of any residual debris and that you push the handle on and off the new valve a few times to loosen the splines slightly. You won’t damage your handle.

Tightening your valve: We would also recommend that you do NOT over-tighten this valve. As a rule of thumb, tighten as far as physically possible by hand, and then tighten 1/4 turn with an adjustable spanner.

Example of 3308R Valve in Situ in Tap.  The Removal Tool does NOT fit the replacement Valve SP3794.

Example of 3794r valve in Tap (see 6 sides)

The simplest way to establish whether you need this Tool or not, is to remove your own Handle and check the valve that it is your Tap.

If your Tap is dripping where the Spout meets the Base then you might need to replace your O Ring Kit.

Here is the link to all our Franke Wave Tap Spare Parts.

This is a Genuine Spare Part from the original Tap Manufacturer of your Tap.

• Genuine = Proper fit, tested by the Manufacturer
• Compatible = Not made by your Tap’s brand. May not fit or last.

We’ve seen compatible parts cause leaks or damage. Choosing genuine parts protects your tap and warranty.

Genuine Franke Tap Spares available here

We also advise on what part is needed to save you time & money, even for older models. By fixing your Franke Wave Tap with Genuine Franke Wave Tap Spares you prolong the life of your Franke quality product.

Franke Models & Discontinued Franke Taps

If you don’t see the Franke model or part that you require on our website please email us as we have Franke Tap Spares available that are yet online.

All the Parts you need available here

We sell from the smallest Grub screw, to Valves, Cartridges, O Ring Kits, Spouts & Handles. When you purchase Franke Tap Spares from us you can email us after you have bought it for further advice. Troubleshooting guides and DIY guides to fit all the Franke Tap Spares are linked to the parts online. We also have a Help Section here for the most common queries.

After Sales Service

Our Sales Team is available for excellent after sales service. We have been supplying Kitchen Taps for over 30 years and accordingly can troubleshoot any issue with a Kitchen Tap. The most effective way to maintain your Kitchen Tap is to fix any issue as it arises.

If you ignore a drip it can effect the inner workings of your Tap. It might result in the drip being beyond repair. Often Plumbers advise to replace the Tap. They do this because customers purchase the wrong part or the exact part is hard to source.

But not if you contact us. If you contact us before buying, we will advise you on the correct part for your Tap. That way, if you are calling in a Plumber to fix your Tap, all the correct parts will be there for the Plumber to fix your Tap.

If you wish to fix the Tap yourself we provide DIY Guides on all our Franke Tap Spares to assist you.

Valve:  Tap dripping from the Spout ? Follow our Guide to changing a valve here.
O Rings: Tap dripping where the spout meets the base of the Tap? Follow our Guide to changing O Rings here.
Spout:  Need to replace your Spout?  See our Video Guide to replace spout here.
Aerator: Need to replace your Aerator? Here is our Guide How to Remove your Aerator / Antisplash.