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Franke Vesta Tap Dripping : Parts and what to watch out for

The Franke Vesta Tap Dripping:

Franke Vesta Tap

Here is the link to the Franke Vesta Tap Spares (but if the Franke Vesta Tap Spare Part you need is not up on our Online Store, please email us, as we don’t have every Tap Spare up online.

Tip 1: Replacing your Valve (to fix drip from Handle or Aerator end of Spout).

The manufacturer changed the valve from a two threaded valve 1427R (4276R) to a one threaded 3547R.

You must replace like for like.

If you don’t have the original installation guide that came with your own Tap (not one that you find on www), we would recommend that you remove your valve prior to ordering to check which one you have i.e the two threaded 1427R (4276r) or the one threaded 3547R.

We have below pictures of what each valve type looks like once handle removed to assist you in identifying your own valve.

It is not difficult to remove the Handle.  It requires a 2mm allen key to undo the grub screw.  We always recommend using the correct size Allen Key for this so as not to damage your own screw.

Here is our Guide 7 Easy Steps to replace Kitchen Tap Valve.

Also please read below before ordering the valve you require if you are just replacing ONE valve.  You can also remove the handle and send pictures to us and we can advise you if you are still unsure as to which valve is in your own tap i.e. the two threaded or the one threaded valve. Just remove the handle, take some pictures, and click on this email link here to send the pictures to us: sales@tapsandsinksonline.co.uk.

Here is the earlier Valve Version that comes with two sets of threads

1427R Cold

In this example below the customer has the two threaded 1427R (4276R) valve in their Tap . They are holding in their hand the one threaded 3547R.  The one threaded valve has a longer neck on it  as it has only one set of threads.

Here is the later (current)  Valve Version that comes with one set of threads

 

SMR 3547R Valve , Hot shown here.

In this example below there is a one threaded 3547R in a tap . 

The levers work in the same manner as a bridge lever tap so please read below if you are only buying ONE valve. If you are buying a pair of valves then you will not have to worry about buying the correct valve.

Other drips:
If your Franke Vesta Tap is dripping from the base of the Spout i.e where it fits into the Body of the Tap, then usually this means that the Vesta Tap O Rings have worn and need to be replaced. Sometimes you might have a tiny pinhole in the spout itself, and then you will need to replace the Vesta Spout itself. How to change a Kitchen Tap O Ring Kit.

1239R O-Ring kit

This O-Ring kit contains 2 black seal O Rings &

Black Rubber Ring Measurements – internal measurement 17mm       external measurement  22mm

Spout example 1243R Locking Nut and 1239R O Ring kit

Please note that if you have a pinhole in your spout, replacing the O Ring Kit will not fix this. You will need to replace the Spout. Check your spout before ordering O Ring Kit. Where you purchase O Ring Kit and it turns out that you have pinholes and purchase subsequently a New Spout from us, we discount the cost of O Ring Kit off New Spout Cost.

Example Pinhole in Spout

All our Spouts come complete with O Rings and Aerator / Perlator included. Here is our Guide : How to remove Kitchen Tap Spout
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.

Here is a link to our Genuine Franke Vesta Tap Parts

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

This is a Genuine Spare Part you are buying here.

Difference between Genuine and Compatible ?

Genuine Franke Vesta 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 Tap with Genuine Franke Vesta Tap Spares you prolong the life of your Franke quality product.

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 Genuine 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.