Delta Kitchen Sink Faucet Leaking At Base

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.

Delta kitchen sink faucet leaking at base.

Leaks from base of the spout. Replace cam packing 2 in diagram repair kit rp61. Turn on the faucet to drain any water in the lines. Faucet is leaking or dripping at the base near the countertop.

Use your fingers to peel the old o ring from the faucet body. Leaks from base of the spout. If it is you may just have to tighten the handle s adjusting ring. Investigate the cap and adjusting ring by taking a good look.

Optional step before replacing the ball assembly cover the ball in silicone paste. This troubleshooting document relates to standard pull out and pull down kitchen faucets. Replace stem unit assembly 3 in diagram repair part rp1740 leaks from base of the spout. Be sure the small plastic tab lines up with the small metal cutout at the nine o clock position in the faucet pipe.

For faucets purchased prior to 2007 please order rp1050 cap and rp61 cam and packing. Replace o rings 5 in diagram repair part rp25 leaks from aerator. Replace o rings 1 in diagram repair part rp2055 leaks from aerator. Shut off the hot and cold water supply valves which are usually silver knobs under the sink.

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

Replace stem unit assembly 3 in diagram repair part rp1740. If that doesn t stop the leak you ll need to replace the faucet s seats and springs. Description of the leak. In these situations the leaking occurs only when the faucet is turned on.

Replace seats and springs 3 in diagram repair part rp4993 if leak persists. 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. Place the packing and cam on top of ball.

With this leak water will leak from the area where the faucet base touches the escutcheon plate or countertop. Leaks from under the handle. Lift the faucet spout off the faucet to expose the body of the faucet and the o ring. Replace seats and springs 4 in diagram repair part rp4993 if leak persists.