Franke Olympu Kitchen Mixer Tap washer and O ring replacement.

[Welder]

Thanks. Any chance of a picture of the new parts installed onto the spout pls?

 

[Clare]

Don't think she's even getting to that point Si!

Oh ye of little faith! I've replaced the two washers that are different sizes and the white plastic one above those that has the split in it.

 

[Clare]

Thanks. Any chance of a picture of the new parts installed onto the spout pls?

Sorry, already at work.

 

[Clare]

Have to say that's my suspicion too!

Clare, where did you get the o-rings?

Oh, please do not use petroleum jelly to lube nor washing up liquid. Both will harm the o-rings by causing the rubber to break down.

I did have my suspicions about the petroleum jelly so just used more of the lubricant supplied with the kit. I'm am beginning to think they are just the wrong size parts.

 

[Welder]

I did have my suspicions about the petroleum jelly so just used more of the lubricant supplied with the kit. I'm am beginning to think they are just the wrong size parts.

That's why I'd like to see a picture. From that I'm pretty sure I'll be able to instantly tell if that's the case.

The reality with taps Clare is that manufs often change parts during a products life - its all to do with upping profits you'll be surprised to hear The real problem is that they rarely let their spares companies know and Franke outsource their spares business.

 

[king of pipes]

Take a picture of the spout and a view from the top of the tap body so we can see it please . Kop

 

[Welder]

Also one from the side of where the O-rings fit so I can see how well they fit pls

 

[Clare]

Hi, still not home to take a pic and have booked a plumber who's coming in the morning. Thank you everyone for your help though. I shall be more wary if I ever take it upon myself to try anything else!

 

[SimonG]

Kudos for giving it a go.

Let us know what the issue was.

 

[Clare]

Kudos for giving it a go.

Let us know what the issue was.

It was the wrong sized replacement bits and bobs. It seems so simple now I know! Thanks for everyone's help and suggestions.

 

[MK03]

My electric shower's stabilising valve recently strarted leaking at the spindle (presume the o-ring had been compressed with the constant turning).
Went to my local plumbing merchant and bought both the closest metric and imperial versions, both would not allow me to push the spindle back in. Triton wanted £30 for a replacement valve so I put, quite literally, a slither of ptfe around the o-ring grrove, then o-ring over it. Hey presto, no leak!