Franke Olympus Tap Valve 4276R

Franke Olympus Tap Valve – What You Need to Know

The Franke Olympus Tap was in production from October 2002 to March 2019 before being replaced by the Franke Krios. During this period, the internal valve underwent several updates, leading to potential challenges when replacing it. Here’s a quick guide to help you when ordering a replacement valve for your Olympus Tap.

Why We Supply Valve 4276R

The replacement valve we offer for all Franke Olympus tap models is part number 4276R. This genuine replacement part comes directly from the manufacturer that supplied Franke during the Olympus tap’s original production run.

Earlier versions of the valve were labeled S1022 / S1023 or 1427R and often featured a white seal underneath. Later models updated to 3561R/SP3561. The 4276R valve we supply comes with a thicker base seal (in either black or white) to ensure compatibility across all production years of the Olympus tap.

How to Identify the Hot and Cold Valves

• Hot Valve: Opens clockwise and has small notches on the brass nut.
• Cold Valve: Opens anti-clockwise with no notches on the nut.

Other Franke Olympus Tap Models Using This Valve

The 4276R valve is compatible with the following Olympus tap models:

• • Franke Olympus Tap (2002–2019)
  • Franke Olympus Spring Tap
  • Franke Olympus G
  • Franke Olympus S
  • Franke Olympus Side Spray
  • Franke FilterFlow Olympus

Note: The earlier Triflow Olympus uses different valves.

What If the Valve Looks Different?

If your old valve looks slightly different, don’t be concerned. The 4276R valve is designed to work with all the internal design changes, including those introduced in 2014. Even if your valve is stamped 1427R, S1022, or 3561R, the 4276R remains the correct replacement.

Important: Check the Brass Bush

Some Franke Olympus taps use a brass bush — a ring that sits inside the tap body surrounding the valve. If this bush becomes stuck to the old valve, it can make the valve appear wider than it actually is.

The most common version is SP3868 [with a recess]. Some early models used SP3886 [with a lip] instead. We supply both options. However, we do NOT provide the earliest bush that came with a very thin lip.

If you are getting a plumber to do the work, we recommend ordering a brass bush as well. Any unused items can be returned, but please ensure you order one bush per valve. If you need bushes for two valves, make sure to add two to your cart.

Still Unsure About Your Tap’s Age?

No need to worry about identifying the exact year your tap was manufactured. With the 4276R valve, we provide an enhanced seal that fits all versions of the Olympus tap, regardless of the original valve.

Need further assistance? Email us a photo of your tap (and valve, if removed) to info@hwl.ie, and we’ll help you identify the correct part.

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Helpful Guides and Resources

• My Franke Olympus Tap Is Dripping – Diagnosis Guide
• How to remove a Brass Bush
• 7 Easy Steps to Replace Your Tap Valve

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Why Buy Genuine?

We only supply genuine replacement parts sourced directly from the original manufacturer. That means you’re getting the correct valve — with the right tolerances — for your tap. Unlike “universal” or compatible valves sold elsewhere, our parts are designed to fit and function exactly as intended.

If you want to fix your tap properly the first time, buy genuine.

Still unsure? You can email us a picture of your tap and we’ll assist with identifying the correct part.

This is a Genuine Spare Part

Parts might be modified by the manufacturers as part of their continual improvements. We cannot always guarantee that a part will fit an older version of a product. All spare parts that do not fit can be returned for a refund excluding shipping costs. Please Contact us prior to purchasing if you are unsure if this is the correct part for your Kitchen Tap as our Expert Customer Service Team are there to assist you.

We ship from Ireland Monday to Friday to ROI and NI

We usually dispatch the same day if the order is placed the night before or by 12 noon on a working day. Shipping Costs (P&P):

• Post (not trackable) Free shipping
• Courier (trackable) €6.15 with DPD

We make no profit from Shipping. For very small items: Screws, O Ring Kits, Aerators & some Bushes, where we can post, we post at no additional charge to the customer. Some Bushes and all Valves / Handles, due to size cannot be posted. Courier costs include VAT and costs of packaging. Current Shipping Times:

• DPD / Freight Forwarder is usually 1-2 working days but please allow longer if you live in a remote location as some couriers do not cover remote areas daily. It is very important to ensure that your shipping address is correct and always to include your Eircode / Postal code. Couriers look for a mobile phone to aid delivery.
• Post is usually 1-2 working days but it could take longer to be delivered in N.I.

At peak times of the year e.g. Christmas Period, or extreme weather, there could be delays countrywide in deliveries as volumes of goods sent by Post / Courier increase or are delayed by adverse weather conditions. This is outside our control. Reminder to avoid any misunderstandings:

• The only items we ship direct to any customer are Clearance Sale Products and Spare Parts.  See here for Terms and Conditions relating to any product bought directly from our website.
• All our other products can only be purchased via our Retailers, and you can find a comprehensive list here in our Find a Retailers Section, that list, county by county, all the contact information of our Retailers that sell our products.