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New sink only about 2 months old developing cracks

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  • Harrywayon
    Harrywayon Posts: 132 Forumite
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    grumbler said:
    What do you mean by 'repair'? Is it leaking?
    To seal a leak, IMO it's best to use some epoxi-based compound.
    If you mean cosmetic repair, it's almost impossible to do nicely.

    Yes just cosmetic fix I think it a fault with sink because I rarely used it. I only used it to clean cups and plates. I will contact the manufacturer  but will I need to pay to fix the new sink. I was thinking of returning it and going back to stainless steel .
  • Harrywayon
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    I just got the plumber to come back around. Apparently he think it's caused by the taps hot water. I checked temperature it's around 35degrees. But in the description

    The description

    they are fade-resistant, impact-resistant and scratch-resistant, as well as heat-resistant up to 530° F (280°C).

    I'm not sure now the bottom of sink feel like plastic.
  • Thanks It didn't come with a manual I bought it from Amazon. The mark/crack happened after one month.  The plumber has fixed 4 sinks for me . 

    I'm hoping it can be fixed because if it a manufacturing fault I would have to pay a plumber to remove sink. Then to install new sink costing nearly £200. I would have to return sink and fill silcone again. 
  • Emmia
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    Thanks It didn't come with a manual I bought it from Amazon. The mark/crack happened after one month.  The plumber has fixed 4 sinks for me . 

    I'm hoping it can be fixed because if it a manufacturing fault I would have to pay a plumber to remove sink. Then to install new sink costing nearly £200. I would have to return sink and fill silcone again. 
    Are you sure it is genuine Franke, and not a dodgy knock off?
  • ashe
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    If you bought it from Amazon they will almost certainly initiate a return free of charge, but you will still have to pay a plumber to swap it over I guess
  • Harrywayon
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    Emmia said:
    Thanks It didn't come with a manual I bought it from Amazon. The mark/crack happened after one month.  The plumber has fixed 4 sinks for me . 

    I'm hoping it can be fixed because if it a manufacturing fault I would have to pay a plumber to remove sink. Then to install new sink costing nearly £200. I would have to return sink and fill silcone again. 
    Are you sure it is genuine Franke, and not a dodgy knock off?
    I have registered the warranty so it genuine.
  • Harrywayon
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    ashe said:
    If you bought it from Amazon they will almost certainly initiate a return free of charge, but you will still have to pay a plumber to swap it over I guess
    Thanks I have informed Frankie will let you know how I get on thanks.
  • Slinky
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    Thanks It didn't come with a manual I bought it from Amazon. The mark/crack happened after one month.  The plumber has fixed 4 sinks for me . 

    I'm hoping it can be fixed because if it a manufacturing fault I would have to pay a plumber to remove sink. Then to install new sink costing nearly £200. I would have to return sink and fill silcone again. 

    Try finding the name/number of the sink and googling  "XYZ123 Franke sink installation guide" and see what comes up on the net.
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  • Harrywayon
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    I spoke to frankies if I use my own plumber then we have no warranty?
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