Delta Kitchen Sink Faucet Leaking At Base

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Delta kitchen sink faucet leaking at base.

For faucets purchased prior to 2007 please order rp1050 cap and rp61 cam and packing. Replace stem unit assembly 3 in diagram repair part rp1740 leaks from base of the spout. Place the packing and cam on top of ball. Place a small amount of silicone based grease in.

Since the water travels through the hose and not the spout itself a leak from the base of the spout would be very unlikely. Shut off the hot and cold water supply valves which are usually silver knobs under the sink. Unscrew and remove the adjusting ring. Replace seats and springs 4 in diagram repair part rp4993 if leak persists.

Be sure the small plastic tab lines up with the small metal cutout at the nine o clock position in the faucet pipe. Faucet is leaking or dripping at the base near the countertop. In these situations the leaking occurs only when the faucet is turned on. If it is you may just have to tighten the handle s adjusting ring.

Leaks from under the handle. Turn on the faucet to drain any water in the lines. Optional step before replacing the ball assembly cover the ball in silicone paste. If this connection is secure and not leaking then check the hose for damage.

Leaks from base of the spout. With this leak water will leak from the area where the faucet base touches the escutcheon plate or countertop. If that doesn t do the trick you ll need to change out the faucet s seats and springs. Description of the leak.

If that doesn t stop the leak you ll need to replace the faucet s seats and springs. Lift the faucet spout off the faucet to expose the body of the faucet and the o ring. Replace stem unit assembly 3 in diagram repair part rp1740. If this occurs check the connection of the hose to the spray wand.

If the faucet seems to be leaking from there try tightening the adjusting ring with needle nose pliers. Leaks from base of the spout. Place the ball in the sink so its holes are inline with the holes in the faucet pipe. This troubleshooting document relates to standard pull out and pull down kitchen faucets.

Replace seats and springs 3 in diagram repair part rp4993 if leak persists. Investigate the cap and adjusting ring by taking a good look. Replace o rings 1 in diagram repair part rp2055 leaks from aerator. Use your fingers to peel the old o ring from the faucet body.