Delta Kitchen Sink Faucet Leaking At Base

Replace stem unit assembly 3 in diagram repair part rp1740 leaks from base of the spout.

Delta kitchen sink faucet leaking at base.

If that doesn t stop the leak you ll need to replace the faucet s seats and springs. This troubleshooting document relates to standard pull out and pull down kitchen faucets. Leaks from base of the spout. Replace seats and springs 3 in diagram repair part rp4993 if leak persists.

Replace seats and springs 4 in diagram repair part rp4993 if leak persists. Place the packing and cam on top of ball. Investigate the cap and adjusting ring by taking a good look. In these situations the leaking occurs only when the faucet is turned on.

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. But if you frequently see puddling water on the sink deck around the faucets you may have a leak in this area. Place a small amount of silicone based grease in. Be sure the small plastic tab lines up with the small metal cutout at the nine o clock position in the faucet pipe.

Optional step before replacing the ball assembly cover the ball in silicone paste. Replace o rings 1 in diagram repair part rp2055 leaks from aerator. Unscrew and remove the adjusting ring. Leaks from base of the spout.

If this connection is secure and not leaking then check the hose for damage. If that doesn t do the trick you ll need to change out the faucet s seats and springs. 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.

If it is you may just have to tighten the handle s adjusting ring. With this leak water will leak from the area where the faucet base touches the escutcheon plate or countertop. 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.

Replace o rings 5 in diagram repair part rp25 leaks from aerator. If this occurs check the connection of the hose to the spray wand. Since the water travels through the hose and not the spout itself a leak from the base of the spout would be very unlikely. Faucet is leaking or dripping at the base near the countertop.

Leaks from under the handle. If the faucet seems to be leaking from there try tightening the adjusting ring with needle nose pliers. Replace cam packing 2 in diagram repair kit rp61. Description of the leak.