Delta Kitchen Sink Faucet Leaking At Base

If it is you may just have to tighten the handle s adjusting ring.

Delta kitchen sink faucet leaking at base.

Leaks from under the handle. With this leak water will leak from the area where the faucet base touches the escutcheon plate or countertop. If this occurs check the connection of the hose to the spray wand. Use your fingers to peel the old o ring from the faucet body.

Shut off the hot and cold water supply valves which are usually silver knobs under the sink. Replace cam packing 2 in diagram repair kit rp61. Unscrew and remove the adjusting ring. This troubleshooting document relates to standard pull out and pull down kitchen faucets.

If this connection is secure and not leaking then check the hose for damage. Replace seats and springs 3 in diagram repair part rp4993 if leak persists. Place the packing and cam on top of ball. A leak around the base of the faucet where the faucet body meets the sink is not quite as obvious since users are constantly splashing water around the sink deck and base of the faucet.

Lift the faucet spout off the faucet to expose the body of the faucet and the o ring. For faucets purchased prior to 2007 please order rp1050 cap and rp61 cam and packing. Turn on the faucet to drain any water in the lines. Place the ball in the sink so its holes are inline with the holes in the faucet pipe.

If the faucet seems to be leaking from there try tightening the adjusting ring with needle nose pliers. Description of the leak. If that doesn t do the trick you ll need to change out the faucet s seats and springs. Faucet is leaking or dripping at the base near the countertop.

Optional step before replacing the ball assembly cover the ball in silicone paste. In these situations the leaking occurs only when the faucet is turned on. If that doesn t stop the leak you ll need to replace the faucet s seats and springs. Investigate the cap and adjusting ring by taking a good look.

Replace stem unit assembly 3 in diagram repair part rp1740 leaks from base of the spout. Replace stem unit assembly 3 in diagram repair part rp1740. Replace seats and springs 4 in diagram repair part rp4993 if leak persists. Since the water travels through the hose and not the spout itself a leak from the base of the spout would be very unlikely.

Leaks from base of the spout. Be sure the small plastic tab lines up with the small metal cutout at the nine o clock position in the faucet pipe. Replace o rings 5 in diagram repair part rp25 leaks from aerator. Replace o rings 1 in diagram repair part rp2055 leaks from aerator.