How do I change a Franke cartridge?

Remove the new filter cartridge from its packaging, wet the “O” seal and place it in the filter sump. Position the sump, with the cartridge inside, under the filter head and screw it in place. The cartridge should engage automat- ically. Tighten the sump, sufficient to make a water tight seal.

How do you loosen a tap valve?

Try tapping the body of the valve with the handle of a wench or adjustable spanner while you turn the valve will do the job. Warm up the body of the valve with a hair dryer, or (carefully) with a blowtorch might expand the body of the valve enough to allow the gate (or other moving parts) to move more freely.

Can ceramic disc taps be repaired?

Ceramic Disc Taps – Ceramic Disc Tap Fitting or Servicing with Washer and Valves Repair or Replacement Tutorial. It is very rare for the ceramic discs to wear out and the need to replace them is even rarer. It is, most often, just a case of dismantling the moving parts and servicing them.

When to replace a Franke Eiger kitchen tap?

Checking these measurements against your original valves are important to ensure that you are getting the correct replacement for your Tap. If your Kitchen Tap is dripping where the Spout meets the Base then changing the Franke Eiger Tap O Ring Kit 2300R should fix this. Here is the link to all our Franke Eiger Kitchen Tap Spare Parts.

What does SP stand for on Franke Eiger tap valve?

Franke Eiger Kitchen Tap Valve SP3561 (In earlier Installation Guides this part is referred to as 1427R. This is the Same Part. SP stands for Spare Part). The Cold Valve opens Anti-clockwise. The Hot Valve opens Clockwise. NB Please look at pictures of Valve shown with and without the Brass Bush attached before purchase.

How tall is the nut on a Franke Eiger tap?

Nut Height: 8, Splines: 28, Overall height: 53mm, Diameter at thread: 21mm. It can be a common enough problem that when you remove your Valve it looks different than the valve in the picture. It is most likely because the brass bush is still attached. For tips on how to separate a Valve from a Brass Bush, see here. This is a Genuine Spare Part.

When do you need to replace a kitchen tap valve?

If your Tap is dripping from the Spout then replacing your Valves (Hot or Cold, or both) should fix this. If your Tap is dripping from the Spout then you might need to change your Valves. Here is our Guide 7 Easy Steps to replace Kitchen Tap Valve.