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I have a new Delta single handle kitchen faucet and has a very specific spot to turn off the water. Is there a way to adjust this so it will turn off any where in the down position?

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No there is not, it is designed to shut off with handle and centered.

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arealplumber

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  • Posted on Dec 05, 2008

SOURCE: low pressure and flow on hot water side of single handle faucet

It could be one of two problems, one simple, one serious.

  • Easy fix
  1. Turn off hot water angle stop under sink to faucet.
  2. Remove supply line from hot angle stop.
  3. Place end of supply line in a small bucket to catch some water.
  4. Turn on cold water for a couple of seconds and backflush debris from faucet.
  5. Reconnect supply line.
  6. Turn on angle stop and test
  • Complex fix
If you have steel pipes you may be experiencing reduced flow due to corrosion in your pipes. Reduced hot water pressure in the kitchen faucet is usually the first sign since this is the faucet that is most used in the home.

Repiping is a job for a professional. Another symptom you may need a repipe is orange colored or rusty water.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Apr 06, 2009

SOURCE: Loose handle on my Moen single handle kitchen faucet

Yes it is fixable and easy.To save you time because I belive you will be needing a new part from Moen I am sending you this easy link to quickly resolve your issue. Just be sure to tell Moen you are original owner of faucet and all parts are lifetime free including shipping. Go Moen!!!

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Donni Steen

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  • Posted on Apr 06, 2009

SOURCE: Adjusting single leaver faucet handle

The little wrench tightens the tension ring that fits on the inside of the retaining nut right under the handle. You fit the little "arms" in the notches.

Thomas F. Schneider

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  • Posted on Apr 25, 2009

SOURCE: Delta single handle kitchen sink faucet

Tuen the stops off unsder the sink . Remove the alaen screw from the handle. Using a spanner wrinch or a needle nosed pliers spred apart unscrew the large nut that has two slots. Lift the whole assembly out. Take assembly to the plunmbign supply and match ius the kit that youy need with has two new rubber seals and two springs and maybe a new spanner nut. It also comes with the spanner wrench  and allen wrench  needed to renstall. Tip you may be able just to tighten the spanner nut(clockwise) and stop the leak w/o rebuilding it.  

Fahr Quad

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  • Posted on Sep 13, 2009

SOURCE: The handle on my kitchen faucet falls down and

There should be an Allen screw on the underside of the handle. Loosen it to take the handle off, then tighten up the packing nut with a channel-lock wrench.

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Adjusting single leaver faucet handle

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