$256 Delta Kitchen Faucet is a Joke

[GON]

A few comments on PEX. There are three types of PEX, A,B, and C. B is typically what you will find at Home Depot and Lowwes, and uses crimp connections. PEX A has zero crimps, you simply expand the tube, using a tube ex pander (made by Milwaukee) and then it goes back in place. A seven year old can make a perfect PEX A connection.

After doing much research, I went with PEX A a few years ago, replacing copper that would get pin hole leaks, likely due to water quality. PEX A is simply awesome, and simple. Youtube has multiple videos on PEX A. A bit harder to find, but well worth it. Menards does carry PEX A.

 

[NO2]

+1 on the Grohe Costco kitchen faucet. We replaced a 20 yr old Moen which had to be serviced every 2-3 years, mostly for leaking. The underside was completely corroded, Moen provided a steel nut , obviously cheaping out, which fortunately cracked in 4 or 5 pieces saving me having to use a saw. The Moen slide out faucet supply hose was constantly getting stuck on the valves under the sink, and was a PITA to use.

The Grohe design is much better. The supply hose is smooth, more flexible and nearly frictionless, and has a much heavier weight/stop. To wash out the sink you only need to pull the faucet down a few inches and it pops back into place when you let go.. The valve handle is much smoother in operation too, and I like having a side valve. The spray is more powerful too, and it is made in North Carolina. Installation only took about 20 min (thanks to a nice nut tool included in the box) after replacing the old valves and removing the old Moen faucet.

 

[PandaBear]

Most of the good faucet and shower products I'm impressed with recently (last 5 years) are Grohe and Handsgrohe. I think I trust the commercial guys installing them in offices and hotels, that's what I'm going to buy.

 

[walterjay]

Delta faucets are junk. I tear them out of my customers homes regularly. Consider a Moen Arbor faucet. Excellent product. If you just want to spend lots of money look at Dornbracht.

 

[JTK]

I don't care for Delta single handled faucets, but I've had good luck with their separate hot and cold style models in my homes. I just installed a new Delta kitchen faucet a few weeks back along with a new SS kitchen sink. Bought the faucet cheap off eBay as a new open box. Love it.

 

[bradepb]

That looks like the model I had put in about 6 months ago, very happy with it.

Originally Posted by gregk24
I just installed a new Moen pull down faucet in our kitchen. It feels very high quality, and most of the construction is stainless steel.

 

[HighbrowHillbill]

Pretty much all non commercial faucets are a joke. Designed to fail may not exactly hit the mark in all instances, but it isn't far off.

Chicago Faucets <<< These are the type that will still be serviceable in 30 years. If you're into buy once, cry once.

 

[zzyzzx]

I see no reason to be brand specific for faucets. Even my no name faucet purchased at Costco uses standard Delta parts that I can buy anywhere.

 

[Smokescreen]

Looks like the Delta stuff I put in 10 years ago may have been the last throws of quality, all metal and still going strong.

Pex + shark bite connectors = bye bye soldering. It is 10,000x quicker, reversible and it doesn't leak. When I first came out I gave it a try and dang it is good. My plumber brother had his reservations but after 5-8 years...now many many plumbers use it.

 

[Alfred_B]

The new connectors and tubing are to make sure there is no lead in the piping.

 

[Al]

This. Plumbers universally recommended Delta..no more.