Description
Franke Verbier Tap Valve
The current Franke Verbier Valve is a six sided valve SP3794. Your installation guide might specify the SP3308 (which has two flat sides on the nut)
133.0150.219 Cold Valve 3308R-C
133.0150.220 Hot Valve 3308R-H
This Franke Tap Valve has been discontinued but the new SP3794 is the replacement and this is a change by the manufacturer of the Franke Verbier Tap.
133.0358.055 Cold valve SP3794-C
133.0358.053 Hot valve SP3794-H
Whichever Franke Verbier Valve is in your own tap, you will receive the SP3794.
No Brass Bush is required with this Franke Verbier Tap Valve.
- Measurements:
Height: 38mm
Diameter at thread: 20mm
Splines: 28
Nut Height: 9mm
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.
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.
The Hot and Cold Valve are not interchangeable as the Hot opens clockwise and the Cold opens anti-clockwise.
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.
Franke Verbier Tap FAQ
- Is this a Genuine Franke Tap part ? Yes it is.
- How do I know which Valve to order? You need to determine where the drip is coming from e.g cold water feed or hot water feed. If in doubt, order a pair. There are more detailed tips / advice here. This Blog My Kitchen Tap is dripping should explain the most common causes (and parts required) to fix a dripping Tap.
- How do I access the Valve? You need an allen key to loosen the grub screw underneath the handle. See below for our DIY Guides.
- My tap is leaking at the base of the spout, not the top, what do I need? If your Tap is dripping where the Spout meets the Base then you need to replace your O Ring Kit.
- Do your handles include grub screw ? Yes. It is screwed up into the handle for safe keeping.
DIY Guides
- Here is our Guide: How to remove the Handle on your Kitchen Tap
- Here is our Guide: Changing the SMR Mini 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
Genuine Franke Verbier 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 Verbier 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.
