Franke Athena Tap Valve

£11 – £35.20 incl. VAT

Genuine Franke Athena Kitchen Tap Valve SP1212 (previously known as 1212R i.e. this is the same valve)

Here is our Guide 7 easy steps to replace kitchen tap valve.

If your Tap is dripping where the Spout meets the Base then you might need to replace your Franke Athena O Ring Kit 1239R.

See here for all our Franke Athena Kitchen Tap Spare Parts.

Description

Franke Athena Tap Valve

The manufacturers changed c.2013 from 1212R valve to SP3819 valve. While either of these valves will fit in your tap we recommend that you order the same valve type as is in your own Tap e.g if you have the 1212R, then order the 1212R... The Valve part that is in your Tap will be noted on your installation guide that came with your Tap. If you do not know what valve you have, then you can remove the handle of your own tap and compare this to the pictures here, and then order the same. Here is our simple DIY guide How to remove the handle on your Kitchen Tap

Brass Valve with ceramic discs.

Measurements:

Height 50mm
Diameter at thread 21mm
Splines 20
Nut Height 6mm

If you contact us before buying, we will advise you on the correct part for your Tap.

1212R Valve Blueprint

If your valve looks like this in the image below, then the brass bush is still attached and you will need to separate and reuse with the new valve, or if you cannot separate, then buy a new brass bush as well.

1212R Valve with Brass Bush still attached

Showing 20 spline valve with two threads in situ in a Tap

3819R and 3408R brass bush together

For more about changing a valve and the brass bush (ring) coming away with your old valve, please read here.

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.

Genuine Franke Athena 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 Athena 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.

Valve: Tap dripping from the Spout ? Guide to changing Valve here.
Brass Bush: Part surrounding the valve. More info here.
O Rings: Tap dripping where the spout meets the base of the Tap? Guide here.
Aerator: Found at the tip of the spout. Here is our Guide How to Remove your Aerator / Antisplash from your Kitchen Tap.
We supply the full range of Genuine Franke Tap spares across the UK.