Delta Kitchen Sink Faucet Leaking At Base

If this occurs check the connection of the hose to the spray wand.

Delta kitchen sink faucet leaking at base.

Lift the faucet spout off the faucet to expose the body of the faucet and the o ring. Replace seats and springs 3 in diagram repair part rp4993 if leak persists. Replace stem unit assembly 3 in diagram repair part rp1740 leaks from base of the spout. 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.

Be sure the small plastic tab lines up with the small metal cutout at the nine o clock position in the faucet pipe. Since the water travels through the hose and not the spout itself a leak from the base of the spout would be very unlikely. This troubleshooting document relates to standard pull out and pull down kitchen faucets. With this leak water will leak from the area where the faucet base touches the escutcheon plate or countertop.

Turn on the faucet to drain any water in the lines. Leaks from base of the spout. Leaks from base of the spout. But if you frequently see puddling water on the sink deck around the faucets you may have a leak in this area.

Place the ball in the sink so its holes are inline with the holes in the faucet pipe. Use your fingers to peel the old o ring from the faucet body. Place a small amount of silicone based grease in. Leaks from under the handle.

For faucets purchased prior to 2007 please order rp1050 cap and rp61 cam and packing. Faucet is leaking or dripping at the base near the countertop. Replace o rings 1 in diagram repair part rp2055 leaks from aerator. Replace o rings 5 in diagram repair part rp25 leaks from aerator.

If the faucet seems to be leaking from there try tightening the adjusting ring with needle nose pliers. If this connection is secure and not leaking then check the hose for damage. In these situations the leaking occurs only when the faucet is turned on. If that doesn t do the trick you ll need to change out the faucet s seats and springs.

Place the packing and cam on top of ball. Replace cam packing 2 in diagram repair kit rp61. Investigate the cap and adjusting ring by taking a good look. Shut off the hot and cold water supply valves which are usually silver knobs under the sink.

Replace seats and springs 4 in diagram repair part rp4993 if leak persists. Replace stem unit assembly 3 in diagram repair part rp1740. Optional step before replacing the ball assembly cover the ball in silicone paste. If that doesn t stop the leak you ll need to replace the faucet s seats and springs.