Kitchen Faucet Clog/Removal

[RiverRat22]

I have a 2014 DS30 FR3, and on our last trip, the cold water side of the kitchen faucet turned to a slow trickle. The hot water was fine. I took off the aerator to check for debris, all clear. I then took off the cold water supply and turned on the pump and it seems like there's a good flow on the water supply, which makes me think it may be the faucet itself. I took the faucet apart (from the top side) and tried clean all the holes to see if there was a clog, and with it apart, turned on the pump and could see the cold water slowly coming out.

I'm thinking of changing out the faucet, but I'm finding it difficult to reach the hot water supply to remove the old on, and the hot water supply seems to be screwed on too tight to hand turn it. I can't get a wrench/pliers in the small area to try and remove it that way.

I'm looking for suggestions on where the clog might be? And has anyone changed out their kitchen faucet on their FR3, and if so, what brand did you go with and can you provide any tips on the removal of the faucet.

Thanks for any replies.

[njfishing]

I would remove the cold water handle on the faucet (if you can) and remove the valve/cartridge under it to see if it's fouled.

[RiverRat22]

Originally Posted by njfishing

I would remove the cold water handle on the faucet (if you can) and remove the valve/cartridge under it to see if it's fouled.

Thanks for the suggestion. In fact, I tried that and couldn't find anything. If it's clogged in the valve I don't see how I could get to it, other than removing the entire faucet, which I'm already having problems doing. But thanks again

[nayther]

Originally Posted by KsWhoDat

Thanks for the suggestion. In fact, I tried that and couldn't find anything. If it's clogged in the valve I don't see how I could get to it, other than removing the entire faucet, which I'm already having problems doing. But thanks again

Id do some more troubleshooting, doubtful the fixture itself is bad, would suspect a chunk of foreign matter got through, plastic shavings, etc. Might be further upstream than the fixture itself.

[Bama Rambler]

The clog is most likely in the body of the cartridge. You'll have to pull the seals out of the cartridge to see the small ports which is likely where the debris is.

[njfishing]

Originally Posted by Bama Rambler

The clog is most likely in the body of the cartridge. You'll have to pull the seals out of the cartridge to see the small ports which is likely where the debris is.

Yes, this ^^^^^

[rk06382]

Originally Posted by KsWhoDat

I have a 2014 DS30 FR3, and on our last trip, the cold water side of the kitchen faucet turned to a slow trickle. The hot water was fine. I took off the aerator to check for debris, all clear. I then took off the cold water supply and turned on the pump and it seems like there's a good flow on the water supply, which makes me think it may be the faucet itself. I took the faucet apart (from the top side) and tried clean all the holes to see if there was a clog, and with it apart, turned on the pump and could see the cold water slowly coming out.

I'm thinking of changing out the faucet, but I'm finding it difficult to reach the hot water supply to remove the old on, and the hot water supply seems to be screwed on too tight to hand turn it. I can't get a wrench/pliers in the small area to try and remove it that way.

I'm looking for suggestions on where the clog might be? And has anyone changed out their kitchen faucet on their FR3, and if so, what brand did you go with and can you provide any tips on the removal of the faucet.

Thanks for any replies.

See my post: FR3>FR3 Pictures of Mods[425]Kitchen & Bathroom faucets

I purchased the faucets at Costco.

I used two Lowes: Keeney Brass 1/2-in PEX Barb x 3/8-in Compression Quarter Turn Straight Valve for each faucet. I already had a pex tool kit. But there is a shark-bite version.

[TitanMike]

Originally Posted by KsWhoDat

I'm thinking of changing out the faucet, but I'm finding it difficult to reach the hot water supply to remove the old on, and the hot water supply seems to be screwed on too tight to hand turn it. I can't get a wrench/pliers in the small area to try and remove it that way.

One of these is often a huge help: (Basin Wrench)



https://smile.amazon.com/TEKTON-WRN9...s%2C191&sr=8-3

[rk06382]

Originally Posted by rk06382

See my post: FR3>FR3 Pictures of Mods[425]Kitchen & Bathroom faucets

I purchased the faucets at Costco.

I used two Lowes: Keeney Brass 1/2-in PEX Barb x 3/8-in Compression Quarter Turn Straight Valve for each faucet. I already had a pex tool kit. But there is a shark-bite version.

Originally Posted by KsWhoDat

(copied from 'Thanks')
Thanks, I'll check it out. How much trouble did you have getting the old kitchen faucet off

Answer: Easy. After removing Pex connection, there is any other nut holding the faucet on. I shortened the Pex pipe & installed the new Keeney Brass 1/2-in PEX Barb x 3/8-in Compression Quarter Turn Straight Valve.

[nomad297]

This is where I always start with the problem you have:

I disconnect the cold side of the faucet under the sink, then I do whatever I can figure out to plug the spout/aerator/spray hose, then I turn the faucet on — both hot and cold. This directs water through the faucet from the hot side and out of the cold side under the sink into whatever you placed under there to catch the water and whatever debris is clogging the cold side.

It’s easy and it will probably work for you.

Bruce

[RiverRat22]

Originally Posted by nomad297

This is where I always start with the problem you have:

I disconnect the cold side of the faucet under the sink, then I do whatever I can figure out to plug the spout/aerator/spray hose, then I turn the faucet on — both hot and cold. This directs water through the faucet from the hot side and out of the cold side under the sink into whatever you placed under there to catch the water and whatever debris is clogging the cold side.

It’s easy and it will probably work for you.

Bruce

Thanks Bruce, I was planning on fiddling with it today, so I'll give that a try!

[nomad297]

Originally Posted by KsWhoDat

Thanks Bruce, I was planning on fiddling with it today, so I'll give that a try!

You’re welcome.

Before you fiddle too much, do what I suggested first — I’m not telling you what to do — I’m telling you what you should do. This is the kind of stuff I do for a living, and it is the best advice I can give you as the most simple (and probable) solution for you. Once you begin (unnecessarily) digging into all of the parts of a faucet you are not familiar with, you can never be certain they will all go back the way they are supposed to.

Good luck!

Bruce

[nomad297]

Originally Posted by nomad297

I do whatever I can figure out to plug the spout/aerator/spray hose

Just to clarify this statement, you don’t need to try and find a mechanical way of “plugging” whatever the water comes out of at the spout. All you need to do is block the stream with your palm or thumb or something simple like that.

Bruce

[RiverRat22]

Originally Posted by nomad297

You’re welcome.

Before you fiddle too much, do what I suggested first — I’m not telling you what to do — I’m telling you what you should do. This is the kind of stuff I do for a living, and it is the best advice I can give you as the most simple (and probable) solution for you. Once you begin (unnecessarily) digging into all of the parts of a faucet you are not familiar with, you can never be certain they will all go back the way they are supposed to.

Good luck!

Bruce

Bruce, U DA Man! I made sure to try this first, and whatever was there, just got blown away! Thanks so much for this great tip caused it saved me a lot of headaches, and da wife is happy!

Also, thanks to everyone else who provided tips, I will certainly keep them all handy.

[5picker]

Great outcome!
Thank for reporting back. This information will help others.

[nomad297]

Originally Posted by KsWhoDat

Bruce, U DA Man! I made sure to try this first, and whatever was there, just got blown away! Thanks so much for this great tip caused it saved me a lot of headaches, and da wife is happy!

Also, thanks to everyone else who provided tips, I will certainly keep them all handy.

Good job!

Bruce

[Black Knight]

WHO DAT!!