Delta Kitchen Sink Faucet Leaking At Base

Description of the leak.

Delta kitchen sink faucet leaking at base.

Replace cam packing 2 in diagram repair kit rp61. If this occurs check the connection of the hose to the spray wand. Place the packing and cam on top of ball. Leaks from base of the spout.

For faucets purchased prior to 2007 please order rp1050 cap and rp61 cam and packing. 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. Replace o rings 1 in diagram repair part rp2055 leaks from aerator.

If it is you may just have to tighten the handle s adjusting ring. Replace stem unit assembly 3 in diagram repair part rp1740. In these situations the leaking occurs only when the faucet is turned on. Place a small amount of silicone based grease in.

This troubleshooting document relates to standard pull out and pull down kitchen faucets. Leaks from base of the spout. If the faucet seems to be leaking from there try tightening the adjusting ring with needle nose pliers. 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 that doesn t stop the leak you ll need to replace the faucet s seats and springs. Shut off the hot and cold water supply valves which are usually silver knobs under the sink. Unscrew and remove the adjusting ring. Be sure the small plastic tab lines up with the small metal cutout at the nine o clock position in the faucet pipe.

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. Optional step before replacing the ball assembly cover the ball in silicone paste. Turn on the faucet to drain any water in the lines.

Use your fingers to peel the old o ring from the faucet body. Replace stem unit assembly 3 in diagram repair part rp1740 leaks from base of the spout. Investigate the cap and adjusting ring by taking a good look. Leaks from under the handle.

If this connection is secure and not leaking then check the hose for damage. Replace seats and springs 4 in diagram repair part rp4993 if leak persists. Replace seats and springs 3 in diagram repair part rp4993 if leak persists. Lift the faucet spout off the faucet to expose the body of the faucet and the o ring.