Description

Genuine SMR Ceramic Disc Valve 28 Splines 3561R

All our valves referred to here are Genuine and will be stamped San Marco / SMR. If you have a bridge mixer lever tap there is a further piece of information to read down below before ordering as well.

Selecting the Right Valve – 3561R or 4276R

While the 3561R has been widely used across many tap models, design updates over the years mean not all taps use the same valve.
Use the guide below to determine whether your tap requires the 3561R (for newer models) or the 4276R (for older models)

Valve Selection by Tap Age

If your tap is from 2013 or newer (excluding the Maya model), you can choose the 3561R with coloured seals (red/blue).
If you’re unsure, the white seal version is a safe choice—it fits all production years

A Hot Valve opens Clockwise. This is listed as Hot Red or Hot White
A Cold Valve opens Anti-clockwise. This is listed as Cold Red or Cold White

• If your own Valve has a white seal, then you need to purchase the ‘White’ sealed version.
• If your own Valve is stamped SAN MARCO, you need to purchase the ‘White’ sealed version.
• If your own Valve has red or blue seal, BUT is 2012 or older, you need to purchase the ‘White’ sealed version.
• If you have the Olympus, you need to purchase the ‘White’ sealed version.
• If you have the Maya Tap, you need to purchase the ‘White’ sealed version.

If you are unsure BUT your own valve has some version of the 3561R, buy the ‘White’ sealed version.
Or you can email sales@tapsandsinksonline.co.uk for advice (but please include some information about your own tap e.g. picture, approx age etc).

SMR Ceramic Disc Valve 28 Splines 3561R

Nut Height: 8mm, Splines: 28, Overall height: 53mm, Diameter at thread: 21mm

If your removed valve looks different from the one pictured or purchased, it’s likely because the brass bush is still attached—a common issue.

3561R Valve and Brass Bush 3868R separate

Here is the same Valve stuck inside the Brass Bush

3561R Valve surrounded by Brass Bush 3868R

If the Valve is stuck inside the Brass Bush then you can buy the Bush as well. See below for link to purchase. You can try and separate them but if you damage the Bush then your Tap will drip.

This Valve comes with different Brass Bushes, the most common ones are the 3868R with recess and the 3886R with lip shown below. If your brass bush is different, then contact us.

3561R Valve in Tap with Handle Removed. Wide Part is Bush surrounding Valve that may or may not come out stuck to the valve.

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.