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Author:
Foofie (NY)
My concern is that the Delta single lever kitchen faucet handle loosens, even though I use about 4 to 5 inches of telflon tape around the small screw/nut that goes into the base of the handle, before it is connected to the ball axis in the faucet housing. I do wrap the teflon tape clockwise, as the screw/nut flat end faces me. Do I need more teflon tape? I do not allow the teflon tape to overlap the flat end of the screw/nut that holds tight, when completely screwed in, to the flattened end of the ball axis that it goes over.
I use that "L" shaped wrench to tighten the screw/nut occasionally, when needed; however, I would guess that I am not doing something correctly, or doing something wrong, because that screw/nut loosens, and maybe there is something that makes it stay tight at the base of the faucet handle?
Thank you for any advice you have.
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Author:
ramplum (CA)
Dont use Teflon on handle screws, if you must use something a very small dab of Silicone paste. nothing is needed though.
Greg
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Author:
dlh (TX)
try using a dab of sillycone on the screw instead
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Author:
hj
I am surprised you can even get the screw started into the hole with ANY teflon tape on it, much less the amount you seem to be using. I have NEVER used teflon tape, and have NEVER had a handle come loose by itself.
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Author:
LemonPlumber (FL)
See the shank of the ball.it has a flat spot .You may only be missing it is it loosens after tightening!!!
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