Delta Kitchen Sink Faucet Leaking At Base

If that doesn t do the trick you ll need to change out the faucet s seats and springs.

Delta kitchen sink faucet leaking at base.

Leaks from base of the spout. Replace o rings 5 in diagram repair part rp25 leaks from aerator. Optional step before replacing the ball assembly cover the ball in silicone paste. Shut off the hot and cold water supply valves which are usually silver knobs under the sink.

Replace stem unit assembly 3 in diagram repair part rp1740 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. For faucets purchased prior to 2007 please order rp1050 cap and rp61 cam and packing. In these situations the leaking occurs only when the faucet is turned on.

But if you frequently see puddling water on the sink deck around the faucets you may have a leak in this area. Leaks from under the handle. 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. Place the packing and cam on top of ball.

If the faucet seems to be leaking from there try tightening the adjusting ring with needle nose pliers. Description of the leak. Leaks from base of the spout. Place the ball in the sink so its holes are inline with the holes in the faucet pipe.

Replace cam packing 2 in diagram repair kit rp61. Replace seats and springs 3 in diagram repair part rp4993 if leak persists. If it is you may just have to tighten the handle s adjusting ring. Turn on the faucet to drain any water in the lines.

Unscrew and remove the adjusting ring. If that doesn t stop the leak you ll need to replace the faucet s seats and springs. 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.

Replace o rings 1 in diagram repair part rp2055 leaks from aerator. Faucet is leaking or dripping at the base near the countertop. Use your fingers to peel the old o ring from the faucet body. Replace stem unit assembly 3 in diagram repair part rp1740.

This troubleshooting document relates to standard pull out and pull down kitchen faucets. Since the water travels through the hose and not the spout itself a leak from the base of the spout would be very unlikely. If this occurs check the connection of the hose to the spray wand. Investigate the cap and adjusting ring by taking a good look.