I have a Franke Ascona tap 7 years old and have had to replace both the hot and cold tap cartridges due to a leaky spout twice the last time just recently. I would have thought the cartridges should have lasted longer than about 3.5 years!
Also I do notice that when he tap isn’t leaky and has been in use when I turn either the cold or hot tap off a drop of water appears under the spout end as if it’s going to drip but doesn’t and soon disperses down the spout.
Also I’ve noticed when not leaky and I’ve finished using the taps and turn them off if I unscrew the aerator from the spout a bit of water comes out for a few seconds as if there’s some water trapped after turning the tap off. Is this normal. Or is there some fault or plumbing problem maybe. I feel like this tap has been troublesome, leaky after only a few years and stubborn to remove tap cartridges. Can anybody advise if you think there is an issue with the tap?
Also I do notice that when he tap isn’t leaky and has been in use when I turn either the cold or hot tap off a drop of water appears under the spout end as if it’s going to drip but doesn’t and soon disperses down the spout.
Also I’ve noticed when not leaky and I’ve finished using the taps and turn them off if I unscrew the aerator from the spout a bit of water comes out for a few seconds as if there’s some water trapped after turning the tap off. Is this normal. Or is there some fault or plumbing problem maybe. I feel like this tap has been troublesome, leaky after only a few years and stubborn to remove tap cartridges. Can anybody advise if you think there is an issue with the tap?