Franke Tap Valve - special tool for removing?

[Graham2020]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

 

[Gasmk1]

looks like a call to franke for advice then

 

[rpm]

Dave will be along later. Something like this might help.
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[snowhead]

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]

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]

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