Two Handle Lavatory Faucet Product Features & Benefits Includes matching finish drain assembly Meets standards set by Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 3-hole 4 in. installation Water Efficient Product meeting CALGreen standards 1.20 gpm @ 60 psi, 4.5 L/min @ 414 kPa Product Support, Repair Parts & Technical Specifications Maintenance & Installation Sheet Parts & Accessories Diagram 1The manufacturer's list price (U.S. dollars) is shown for comparison only. The actual retail price may be different from the price shown.Being made by the same company, Peerless and Delta single-handle kitchen faucets use the same inner workings, at least that's been myThese faucets use an innovative ball-on-a-stick device to open and close passageways that let hot and cold water flow. Note that some Delta and Peerless single-handle bathtub faucets use a similar design. The handle is attached with a single screw under a cover plate, and the

ball-on-a-stick has a different design. I closed the shut-off valves beneath the sink. I loosened the set screw that holds the handleThis requires a 1/8 inch Allen wrench. The handle just slid off. The stick poking out the top is attached to the The dome-shaped chrome piece holds the works together. is threaded onto the body of the faucet. The plastic ring adjacent to the chrome-dome can be adjusted. This threaded ring has four notches in it. I pushed on a notch with a screwdriver (I had to tap the screw driver lightly with a hammer) to relieve the force on the internal parts. turned this part counter-clockwise. Be careful when turning any of these parts... it's possible to rotate the entire faucet body, which can damage the water linesLISTEN carefully while turning any fitting on a faucet... you might hear something else moving. Then I was able to remove the chrome-dome with a pair of Channel-Lock pliers.

Note how the 4-notched ring stays with the dome. threaded in place and can be adjusted up or down to make the innards looser or tighter. Sidebar - Alternative Design: Note how this Delta faucet (late 1990's) has a large hex onBengal X Burmese Kittens For Sale the top of the chrome-dome.2nd Hand Tyres Wellington The older Peerless faucet in the other pictures has a knurledRv Rental Pickering Ontario section on the dome. Trouble is, that knurled part gets chewed up by dis-assembling the faucet, and the little metal fragments can cut your fingers. I removed the next piece. I don't know if there's a name for this piece of plastic. I call it "the shield" because the opening is shaped like a shield.

This piece has two components. black-and-white section seals the top of the ball. The yellowish-colored piece (the "shield") clamps the seal in place. If this seal leaks, water will trickle out from beneath the faucet handle when the faucet is running. inspect this seal for damage such as nicks or any irregularity inI can't remember ever replacing one of these seals, but I'm sure replacement parts are available, Also, it helps to remove any buildup of hard water deposits. Notice the light rust coloration on the white conical part. gets too heavy, this buildup can interfere with the sealing ability of the synthetic rubber parts. Often these deposits can be removed by simply wiping them off, otherwise a quick soaking in a rust- or lime-removing liquid such as CLR, Lime-Away, vinegar, lemon juice, or (supposedly) even Coca-Cola, which contains phosphoric acid. I removed the ball. It just lifts straight out.

Note the long hole in the side of the ball. prevents the ball from rotating during use, yet still allows a certain range of motions. It's a good idea to inspect the underside of the ball to make sure that the surface is clean and smooth. metal appears worn around the holes (you might see a brass color beneath the plating, or a pattern of scratch marks) then replacing the ball would be advised. bought for less than $10, though genuine Delta parts probably Inside The Faucet Body: The black "donuts" are the seals that rideThese seals have springs behind them that push them against the ball. These seals are (from my experience) the most likely reason behind a dripping Delta or Peerless ball-type faucet. The hot water enters through the left side, cold throughThe hole in front of those leads to the spout. I carefully removed the seals with a I covered the sink drains just in case I dropped The old seal (left).

"squared-off" the shape is. The new seal (right) has a more pronounced ridge near the Packages of replacement seals also come with new springs. suppose it's a good idea to replace the springs, since they seem to loose their pushing force over time. I pushed the new seals into place. Note the little "knob" of brass about a half inch to the right of my finger tip. This tab is used to guide the movement of the valve ball. Using a small screwdriver I scooped up a small dab of silicone grease. This is a non-toxic lubricant forSilicone grease won't attack rubber seals and it won't wash off. I use this stuff on most plumbing valve repairs. I dabbed a little grease on the faces of theIt only takes a tiny amount. I re-installed the ball. Note the guide slotThis goes on the right hand side, at least that's what I've always seen. There is a tab on the faucet body that goes into this slot (see picture 3 steps back).

I inserted the top piece (the shield). Note that the "shield" has a plastic tab that fits into a slot in the side of the faucet body (red Anticipating some hassles with assembly, I unscrewed the plastic ring from the chrome-dome. make sure that the screw-threads were clean and free from The new springs were much longer and stronger than the old ones. I had to use a pair of needle-nose pliers to push the "shield" down (thus compressing the springs) while I installed the chrome-dome and plastic ring-thing. I tightened the chrome-dome with Channel-Lock ...and then I tightened the plastic ring. moved the stick by hand while tightening the ring. One interesting feature of this design is that you can make the handle more difficult or less difficult to move by tightening or loosening this plastic ring. Somebody asked me about the possibility of making a faucet more difficult to turn on. Seems that their cat bumped the faucet handle,