Delta Kitchen Sink Faucet Leaking At Base

Unscrew and remove the adjusting ring.

Delta kitchen sink faucet leaking at base.

Optional step before replacing the ball assembly cover the ball in silicone paste. 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. Replace cam packing 2 in diagram repair kit rp61. Leaks from base of the spout.

Leaks from base of the spout. Place a small amount of silicone based grease in. If this occurs check the connection of the hose to the spray wand. If this connection is secure and not leaking then check the hose for damage.

Use your fingers to peel the old o ring from the faucet body. Replace seats and springs 3 in diagram repair part rp4993 if leak persists. Shut off the hot and cold water supply valves which are usually silver knobs under the sink. 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. 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.

If it is you may just have to tighten the handle s adjusting ring. Leaks from under the handle. Place the packing and cam on top of ball. But if you frequently see puddling water on the sink deck around the faucets you may have a leak in this area.

Replace stem unit assembly 3 in diagram repair part rp1740. Description of the leak. Faucet is leaking or dripping at the base near the countertop. If that doesn t do the trick you ll need to change out the faucet s seats and springs.

Be sure the small plastic tab lines up with the small metal cutout at the nine o clock position in the faucet pipe. Place the ball in the sink so its holes are inline with the holes in the faucet pipe. Turn on the faucet to drain any water in the lines. Replace o rings 1 in diagram repair part rp2055 leaks from aerator.

If the faucet seems to be leaking from there try tightening the adjusting ring with needle nose pliers. Replace o rings 5 in diagram repair part rp25 leaks from aerator. Replace seats and springs 4 in diagram repair part rp4993 if leak persists. Replace stem unit assembly 3 in diagram repair part rp1740 leaks from base of the spout.