faucet base plate

[DaveU]

Hello,

I have a Delta faucet that was leaking at the hot water stem - replacing the O rings fixed that problem. However, I now see that water is also leaking out from under the base plate whenever the hot or cold tap is opened. I suspect this means the faucet is shot. Could someone please confirm this before I go out and buy a new one? Thanks for your help,

regards,

Dave

[Mike Swearingen]

There are two O-rings under the barrel of the spout.
Turn the water off, and replace those O-rings. I use a little plumber's grease or petroleum jelly for lube on them.
Mike

[DaveU]

Hi Mike,

Thanks for your reply, however I wasn't clear about the type of faucet.

I think you're referring to a swivel spout that is commonly used in a kitchen. What I have here is a plain jane bathroom sink faucet with separate hot and cold handles and a single fixed spout. When either hot or cold is turned on, water seeps out from under the base.

regards,

Dave

[cwhyu2]

check the airater as leaking running down in side the faucet body if not
replace it you be much happier in the long run.

[GrumpyPlumber]

You may not have completely tightened down the stems when you replaced the seals.
If thats not it, there's a leak inside the faucet and it's time to get a new one, they aren't too expensive.

[DaveU]

You may not have completely tightened down the stems when you replaced the seals. If thats not it, there's a leak inside the faucet and it's time to get a new one, they aren't too expensive.

It must be the latter, I did sort of suspect that, so I'll just go ahead and replace it. Thanks to everyone for their suggestions.

regards,

Dave

[DaveU]

Hello cwhyu2,

Sorry for the slow reply, I’ve been away.

Your advice about the aerator turned out to be correct! I had a closer look, and that's where the water was coming from. I removed the aerator and guess what? – the washer was missing. I had an O ring that “almost” fit, and that helped a lot, but didn’t completely stop the leak A trip to the hardware store for a replacement and voila – problem fixed! Thanks again for your suggestion.

Regards,

DaveU