Kitchen faucet cam seal problem
#1
01-19-05, 08:57 PM
Kitchen faucet cam seal problem
I have an older Peerless ball type, single handle kitchen faucet. I replaced the cam/seal to stop it from dribbling water under the cap assembly. I had to tighten the adjuster ring so much to stop it from leaking under the cap when I turn the faucet on that I could hardly move the handle at all. The Danco cam/seal was made for Delta/Peerless and looks the same as the old one. I ended up putting the old seal back in just so I can use it. What gives?
#3
01-20-05, 06:33 PM
O Rings
I replaced the O rings under the spout, cleaned the ball, and reassembled it with the new cam/seal. It still requires excessive force to move the handle if I adjust it to not leak when the faucet is turned on. The new cam/seal is supposed to make it easy, not hard to use, so what might the problem be?
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01-20-05, 07:44 PM
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Did you use FDA approved food grease to lube all moving parts?
Looks like clear silicone that never gels/hardens up that is an approved lubricant for faucets, valves, moving parts in plumbing that comes in contact with potable water.
This will fix your problem; in that camber assembly there is a plastic adjustable collar that can be turned counter-clockwise that holds that assembly. Tighten till you reach a comfortable setting to move the handle.
I stay away from all Danco faucet repair parts; OEM is your best bet.
Looks like clear silicone that never gels/hardens up that is an approved lubricant for faucets, valves, moving parts in plumbing that comes in contact with potable water.
This will fix your problem; in that camber assembly there is a plastic adjustable collar that can be turned counter-clockwise that holds that assembly. Tighten till you reach a comfortable setting to move the handle.
I stay away from all Danco faucet repair parts; OEM is your best bet.
