Why is my Franke wave tap dripping?

Why is my Franke wave tap dripping?

The Hot and Cold Valve are not interchangeable as Hot opens clockwise and Cold other opens anti-clockwise. If your Tap is dripping where the Spout meets the Base then you might need to replace your Franke Tap O Ring Kit. …

How do you stop a Franke Zurich tap from dripping?

If your Franke Zurich Tap Dripping from the Spout or the Handle then it is most likely that you need to change the valves (one or both) and / or the brass bush ring (but usually its just the valve) hot or cold.

How do I stop my lever tap from dripping?

How to Fix a Dripping Tap

1. Cut off the water supply. To avoid any further mess, cut off the water supply coming from the mainline.
2. Remove the knobs. Use a flat-head screwdriver to remove the decorative parts from the knobs.
3. Remove the stem.
4. Check out for any damages.
5. Re-assemble all the parts and test.

Why does my tap drip after I turn it off?

The faucet valve (working parts) is housed in the handle and controls the on/off, volume, and temperature control. Over time, a faucet valve can lose its ability to make a water-tight seal, so water will drip out even in the off position.

Can limescale cause a dripping tap?

Dripping in a single lever tap Ceramic is considerably more durable and robust than a rubber seal, so with these taps, limescale is usually the cause of the dripping. After shutting off the water supply, loosen the covered screws on the front or back of the tap to remove the handle.

When did the Franke Triflow Kubus tap stop working?

Your Franke Triflow Kubus Tap or Franke Filterflow Kubus Tap takes 3 valves (1 hot and 2 cold). The Triflow version was discontinued Spring 2011 and replaced by the Filterflow version. They have different parts. Triflow or Filterflow? I t is easy check which version you have:

When do I need to replace my Olympus Triflow tap?

If your Franke Olympus Triflow or FilterFlow Tap is dripping from the Spout then you need to replace the valves. Your Olympus Triflow or FilterFlow tap takes 3 valves (1 hot and 2 cold). If your Olympus Tap is leaking from the Hot side then usually replacing the hot valve will solve this.

How do I get a replacement tap from Franke?

If you know the model of your Tap you can search for it in our Web Shop and place the order. If you are unsure of the Model please send an image to [email protected] and request identification. A replacement O-Ring Kit is required. If you know the model of your Tap you can search for it in our Web Shop and place the order.

What’s the best way to stop a tap from dripping?

The majority of modern taps now use ceramic disc cartridges as opposed to rubber washers to prevent dripping. Ceramic disc taps feature a cartridge within the tap that contain a pair of ceramic discs. One of these discs remains in a constant fixed position and the other rotates when the handle is operated.