Delta Kitchen Faucet Leaking Under Handle

Delta single handle ball valve faucets are among the least troublesome to repair although the fact the valve is spring loaded can make disassembly a little finicky.
Delta kitchen faucet leaking under handle. Replace stem unit assembly 3 in diagram repair part rp1740 leaks from base of the spout. Replace o rings 1 in diagram repair part rp2055 leaks from aerator. Replace ball assembly 1 in diagram repair part rp70 as shown for lever handles or rp212 for knob handles replace cam packing 2 in diagram repair kit rp61. Reattach the nut that holds the horizontal rod to the pop up body.
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Test to see if water is leaking around the flange by plugging your drain with a rubber stopper. You have saved items. If the faucet is leaking from under the handle replacing the cam and packing should solve the problem. When one of these faucets.
How to fix a leaky delta two handled kitchen faucet 1. Leaks from base of the spout. Replace stem unit assembly 3 in diagram repair part rp1740. Lift the stopper out.
For faucets purchased prior to 2007 please order rp1050 cap and rp61 cam and packing. Turn off the water to the faucet and open both valves to relieve water pressure. Remove the round metal stem and pull out the ball and cam and packing. Unscrew the screw underneath with a.
Replace seats and springs 4 in diagram repair part rp4993 if leak persists. Remove the nut that holds the horizontal rod to the body of the pop up stopper. Pop the cap off the top of one of the handles with a flat head screwdriver. Unscrew the nut that holds the valve in.
Replace ball assembly 1 in diagram repair part rp70 as shown for lever handles or rp212 for knob handles replace cam packing 2 in diagram repair kit rp61. For faucets purchased prior to 2007 please order rp1050 cap and rp61 cam and packing.