Delta Kitchen Sink Faucet Leaking At Base

This troubleshooting document relates to standard pull out and pull down kitchen faucets.

Delta kitchen sink faucet leaking at base.

Faucet is leaking or dripping at the base near the countertop. Leaks from under the handle. But if you frequently see puddling water on the sink deck around the faucets you may have a leak in this area. Turn on the faucet to drain any water in the lines.

Since the water travels through the hose and not the spout itself a leak from the base of the spout would be very unlikely. Lift the faucet spout off the faucet to expose the body of the faucet and the o ring. In these situations the leaking occurs only when the faucet is turned on. Leaks from base of the spout.

Unscrew and remove the adjusting ring. For faucets purchased prior to 2007 please order rp1050 cap and rp61 cam and packing. Investigate the cap and adjusting ring by taking a good look. Replace cam packing 2 in diagram repair kit rp61.

Be sure the small plastic tab lines up with the small metal cutout at the nine o clock position in the faucet pipe. If that doesn t do the trick you ll need to change out the faucet s seats and springs. Leaks from base of the spout. Replace seats and springs 3 in diagram repair part rp4993 if leak persists.

With this leak water will leak from the area where the faucet base touches the escutcheon plate or countertop. If the faucet seems to be leaking from there try tightening the adjusting ring with needle nose pliers. Shut off the hot and cold water supply valves which are usually silver knobs under the sink. Use your fingers to peel the old o ring from the faucet body.

If that doesn t stop the leak you ll need to replace the faucet s seats and springs. Description of the leak. If it is you may just have to tighten the handle s adjusting ring. 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.

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 stem unit assembly 3 in diagram repair part rp1740 leaks from base of the spout. Place the packing and cam on top of ball.

Replace o rings 5 in diagram repair part rp25 leaks from aerator. Replace stem unit assembly 3 in diagram repair part rp1740. Replace o rings 1 in diagram repair part rp2055 leaks from aerator. Place the ball in the sink so its holes are inline with the holes in the faucet pipe.