Franke Tap Valve - special tool for removing?

Graham2020 · Jan 12, 2019

Hi

Just bought a new Franke valve but once I took the cover off it appears to be different to what I expected - no hex nut, just two slots. Where can I find a tool to remove the old one - looked every but can't find one plus is there a 'normal' valve underneath this? Photo attached if anyone can help please.

Thanks all

Gasmk1 · Jan 12, 2019

you could try tapping it lightly with a driver and small hammer to loosen the split nut dont go mad though, or phone franke they to see if they know of a tool

rpm · Jan 12, 2019

Gasmk1 said:
you could try tapping it lightly with a driver and small hammer to loosen the split nut dont go mad though, or phone franke they to see if they know of a tool

Think thats been tried looking at the burr that`s been created.

Gasmk1 · Jan 12, 2019

rpm said:
Think thats been tried looking at the burr that`s been created.

dont think it has but looks like that ring only holds the handle adaptor in so should not be too tight i might be wrong though.

Graham2020 · Jan 12, 2019

Have tried tapping it with a screwdriver but not moving. Not really a burr but light scrape mark!

Gasmk1 · Jan 12, 2019

looks like a call to franke for advice then

rpm · Jan 12, 2019

Dave will be along later. Something like this might help.
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snowhead · Jan 12, 2019

Pair of either good quality or £1 shop, long nose pliers and a bar/screwdriver to twist them.

Or piece of flat bar, (or hardwood) hole in it big enough to get the spindle through and 2 nails or screws to line up with the slots.

Graham2020 · Jan 12, 2019

Excellent idea and it's worked - thank you. It is just a cover with the valve underneath. Took me a while to sus out it was a reverse thread but all sorted now.

turnpin · Jan 12, 2019

Thanks for letting us know how you got on ..May help someone down the line regards Turnpin

Welder · Jan 13, 2019

rpm said:
Dave will be along later. Something like this might help.
Zoro UK - Experts in Hand Tools, Power Tools and PPE

Sorry. Mum's funeral & 600 mile drive called

Missed owt?

rpm · Jan 13, 2019

YorkshireDave said:
Sorry. Mum's funeral & 600 mile drive called Missed owt?

Sorry to read that Dave, hope the day went as well as these days can for you and your family.
To answer the Q, nowt missed.

Old Account · Jan 13, 2019

turnpin said:
Thanks for letting us know how you got on ..May help someone down the line regards Turnpin

Haven’t seen you for a while

great you are still on here

Harvest Fields · Jan 13, 2019

YorkshireDave said:
Sorry. Mum's funeral & 600 mile drive called Missed owt?

Sorry to here that also mate.

Sad times.

turnpin · Jan 13, 2019

Matchless.plumb said:
Haven’t seen you for a while great you are still on here

Hi Ron still pop in from time to time hope life's treating you well...regards Turnpin

Old Account · Jan 13, 2019

turnpin said:
Hi Ron still pop in from time to time hope life's treating you well...regards Turnpin

I think it does and I appreciate it a lot. It is nice to see you on here and still helping out others. Are you a lot busier now? If so that’s great and well done you. Hoping to see you more often

Harvest Fields · Jan 13, 2019

@Alex Miller why the dislike?

Alex-Gas · Jan 13, 2019

Harvest Fields said:
@Alex Miller why the dislike?

Apologies, pressed by accident while scrolling.

Rod Strugnell · Dec 17, 2022

Thanks to all, ESPECIALLY the reverse thread bit.
I drilled two holes in either jaw of an adjustable, 3.5mm big, put two socket screws in the holes.
Now all I need is a new cassette.

Welder

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