How to Repair One Handle That Leaks at the Base of the Spigot on a Delta Kitchen Faucet
If you are searching for a way to repair that one handle that leaks right at the bottom of your Delta kitchen faucet, you are in luck. There is a simple way to fix handle leaks in Delta faucets, and the fix does not require special skills in plumbing or any other discipline of home repair. Just a solid grasp on the faucet and your tools along with a few handyman skills that you probably already have is all it takes. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Shut off the water to the sink by closing both water valves under the sink.
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Remove the handle of the Delta faucet by loosening the small "set screw" in the front of the handle with an Allen wrench. Slide off the handle once this screw is taken out.
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Take the bonnet cover and bonnet cap off. The bonnet cover and cap twist by hand and slide off in most cases. To loosen a stuck bonnet cap, use a pair of pliers and twist the cap to the left. Then hand-loosen it the rest of the way.
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Pull out the cartridge inside of the faucet handle and insert a new one by sliding it into the handle. Line up the grooves on the side of the cartridge with those on the side of the handle. Replace the bonnet nut and hand-tighten it by turning it to the right. Then replace the bonnet cap and tighten it by hand in the same way.
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Replace the faucet handle and install the set screw, tightening it with the Allen wrench.
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