Description

Franke Tap Valve SP3794

Franke Tap Valve SP3794

• • Measurements: Splines: 28 / Nut Height: 9mm

The Hot and Cold Valve are not interchangeable as one opens clockwise and the other opens anti-clockwise.
Replace if your Tap is dripping from the Spout.

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

The manufacturer has replaced the earlier valve 3308R (SP3308) which has two flat sides on the nut with this Valve SP3794 which has a nut with 6 sides. Other than that , the new valve is identical to the old 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. It's 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.  

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 the link to all our Franke Kitchen Tap Spare Parts.

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.

DIY Guides

• 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
• Here is our Guide: How to remove a Brass Bush from Valve
• Here is our Guide: How to remove Kitchen Tap Spout

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 because customers purchase the wrong part or the exact part is hard to source.

But if you contact us before buying, we will advise you on the correct part for your Tap. So if you are calling in a Plumber to fix your Tap, you can be assured you have the correct parts.