Description

Carron Phoenix Savona Kitchen Tap Valve 

Measurements: Height 38mm Diameter at thread:20mm, Splines:28, Nut Height: 9mm

The Hot and Cold have the same part number but cold opens anti clockwise and the hot opens clockwise so you have to order the Hot Valve for the Hot side, and the Cold Valve for the Cold side .

The earlier version of this Valve is the 3308R which has two flat sides on the nut.

Old 3794R (3308R) v New 3794R (3308R)

Here is our Guide: Changing the SMR Mini Valve.

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. Its 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.  

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  SP3308 Valve Removal Tool 4013R

  £13.20 incl. VAT Buy now View details

 

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.

 

Here is our Guide link again : Changing the SMR Mini Valve.