Lamona Black Chrome Tap3630 Valve

£16.50 – £33 incl. VAT

Lamona Black Chrome Tap3630 Valve

If your Lamona Black Chrome Tap Valve is dripping from the Spout then you might need to change your Valves.

VERY IMPORTANT : See below for more information on both valve options before you purchase and how to remove handle.

Description

Lamona Black Chrome Tap3630 Valve

There are several versions of this tap that came with different valves. The earliest with 20 spline valves, and later with 28 splines. The splines are the ridges on the top of your valve that your handle slots onto. Splines are always an even number, never an odd number.

The first thing that you must do is establish which valve is in your tap i.e count the splines.

We would advise that you remove your own handle and check which you have before ordering. Or remove handle and send us a picture of your Tap plus the picture of the exposed splines and we can see which you have i.e we will do our best to count / identify from the picture.

If your Tap has 20 splines: Buy the 3549R Valve, here.

If your Tap has 28 splines: Then either default to the 4276R valve option (which is the 28 splines with white seal, two sets of threads) OR if your Tap is 2015 or later, you can buy the 3547R 28 spline valve option. Remember, if in doubt, but you are sure you have 28 splines, then buy the 4276R.

Why these two different 28 spline valve options at all ?

The very earliest valve with 28 splines c. 2014 and earlier is now discontinued. The current 3547R valve, which ‘appears’ identical, might not always work in a very old Tap. But we know that the 4276R with white seals will work in the older models.

Where your Valve is stamped 2014 or earlier AND has 28 splines: then please select the Valve 4276R, which is a two threaded Valve. It will look different than your own one threaded valve, but it is the best Valve to use as a replacement valve simply because of the age of your Tap.
Where your Valve is stamped 2015 or later: You can select either the 4276R with two threads (which comes with the larger white seal) OR the 3547R one threaded valve which is the same valve that is in your Tap.

Please note that rarely, a customer, when fitting the 4276R valve with white seal underneath, reports a slight gap between handle and body of the tap. This is due to the larger white seal. This seal will flatten with use.

If you wish to buy the 3547R and your tap continues to drip, we will not replace under 1 year warranty if your Tap is 2014 or older. Please retain your old valve as proof of age of your own Tap. The valve will have a date stamped on it.

Measurements 3549R Pre January 2013 Model
Overall height : 45.65mm
Diameter at thread: 22mm
Splines: 20
Height of Splines: 4mm

SMR Ceramic Disc Quarter Turn Valve 20 Splines 3549R

Measurements 4276R (3561R)
Overall height: 53mm
Nut Height: 8mm
Diameter at thread: 21mm
Splines: 28
Height of Splines: 10mm

SMR 4276R Valve Cold

Measurements 3547R
Overall height: 53mm
Nut Height: 6mm
Diameter at thread: 21mm
Splines: 28
Height of Splines: 11mm

SMR 3547R Valve , Hot shown here.

Lamona Tap3630 Valve FAQ

Is this a Genuine Howdens Tap part ? Yes it is.
How do I access the Valve? There is a screw where the black band is to remove the handle.
How do I know which Valve to order? You need to determine where the drip is coming from e.g the cold water feed or the hot water feed. If in doubt, order a pair. There are more detailed tips / advice here. This Blog post My Kitchen Tap is dripping should explain the most common causes (and parts required) to fix a dripping Kitchen Tap.
My tap is leaking at the base of the spout, not the top, what do I need? If your Tap is dripping where the Spout meets the Base then you might need to replace your O Ring Kit.

DIY Guides

Here are some useful DIY Guides on all our Howden Tap3630 Spares to assist you.

Here is our Guide: How to remove the Handle on your Kitchen Tap.
Here is our Guide: 7 easy steps to replace a valve.
Here is our Guide: How to replace your O Ring Kit.
Here is our General Troubleshooting Guide: UK Kitchen Taps Troubleshooting Guide
Here is our Guide: How to Remove your Aerator / Antisplash from your Kitchen Tap.
Here is our Guide: What are the Splines on Tap Valve if you are unfamiliar with Tap Valves.

This is a Genuine Spare Part you are buying here.

Difference between Genuine and Compatible ?

To maintain your warranty and the longevity of your Tap you should replace any parts with only Genuine Spare Parts. "Genuine" means that it is coming from the manufacturer of your own Tap. You might see the word 'Compatible' used on other websites. You might even see same Part Code BUT "Compatible" means that it does NOT come from your own Tap manufacturer. Genuine Tap Parts means that the Parts have been tried and tested in your Tap model. It also guarantees that it will fit your own Tap correctly (provided that you have selected the correct replacement Part). We have had customers who fitted compatible parts in their taps and damaged other connecting parts in the process. It can work out more costly in the end to use Compatible parts.

Detailed Shipping / Returns information can be found here.
In Brief:
- Small items only by Post: £3.50 Can take currently up 7-10 working days.
- Courier Delivery DPD Track & Trace: £5.50 Usually takes c. 2-3 working days.
- BREXIT: No additional charges on delivery once your Order before shipping charges is less than £135.