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Delta kitchen faucet spout leak repair.
Leaks from base of the spout.
1 delta kitchen faucet leaking repair instructions.
Applicable for delta faucet models 172 173 174 1.
Even a small faucet leak can waste up to three gallons of water each day.
A constantly dripping faucet won t only drive you crazy but it will freak mother nature out too.
My kitchen two handle faucet leaks.
Replace cam packing 2 in diagram repair kit rp61.
1 3 step 3 inspect the adjusting ring.
Replace o rings 5 in diagram repair part rp25 leaks from aerator.
Virtually any hardware store will have either the specific o rings or a delta faucet repair kit that will have every part needed.
Identify the area that is leaking.
Delta tub faucets contain rubber seats that look similar to washers as well as metal springs to help regulate the flow of hot and cold water through the faucet.
To stop a leak you have to replace rubber seals or possibly one or both.
1 2 step 2 check the handle for leaks.
This video demonstrated this repair on a delta faucet.
1 1 step 1 shut off the water supply.
Then find the solutions to that area below.
If you do not find the answer you need here please use the technical document search to find maintenance instructions for your specific model.
1 4 step 4 remove the cap.
If the handles of your two handled delta faucet only turn through 90 or 180 degrees the faucet has cartridges or disks.
1 5 step 5 seats and springs.
The diagram below is a general representation of this faucet type showing common replacement parts.
1 6 step 6 insert new seats and springs.
However the only way to get to the o rings is to physically remove.
When your 174 delta faucet begins leaking at the base of the spout it is time to replace the o rings.
For faucets purchased prior to 2007 please order rp1050 cap and rp61 cam and packing.
How to replace the o rings on your kitchen faucet.
Replace seats and springs 3 in diagram repair part rp4993 if leak persists.