I recently bought a new Price Pfister kitchen faucet (#53P-50SS). The
problem was, when I turned it off, it continued to drip for about 20
seconds, before stopping. Now that is kinda annoying since it is
brand new. 20 seconds is a long time. I would it expect it to stop
almost immediately. I contact Price Pfister and they sent me a new
head. Installed, but same problem. I contacted Price Pfister and
they sent me a new cartridge. Same problem. I called again and
explained the problem and asked if this was normal for this model.
This time the customer service rep said, "oh yeah they will drip like
that for about 2-4 weeks. Then they will stop. It has to d with the
pressure." That sounded very strange to me.

Has anyone else had this kind of experience? It just sounded
strange. And if it were true, wouldn't they note it in the
installation, operating instructions?

Senin wrote:
I recently bought a new Price Pfister kitchen faucet (#53P-50SS). The
problem was, when I turned it off, it continued to drip for about 20
seconds, before stopping. Now that is kinda annoying since it is
brand new. 20 seconds is a long time. I would it expect it to stop
almost immediately. I contact Price Pfister and they sent me a new
head. Installed, but same problem. I contacted Price Pfister and
they sent me a new cartridge. Same problem. I called again and
explained the problem and asked if this was normal for this model.
This time the customer service rep said, "oh yeah they will drip like
that for about 2-4 weeks. Then they will stop. It has to d with the
pressure." That sounded very strange to me.

Has anyone else had this kind of experience? It just sounded
strange. And if it were true, wouldn't they note it in the
installation, operating instructions?


We have a PP about 5 years old. About 2 yrs ago, PP replaced the spout
because the threads were corroding and coming apart. It was easy to get
the part, gratis, in the 'net. Recently, the cold handle started to
leak. Can't even find the model number on their website. Local
plumbing concern promised they would have a cartridge in soon, but I was
out of town and haven't gotten back to them. I think my next faucet
will come from a local supplier rather than the big box store.

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I recently bought a new Price Pfister kitchen faucet (#53P-50SS). The
problem was, when I turned it off, it continued to drip for about 20
seconds, before stopping. Now that is kinda annoying since it is
brand new. 20 seconds is a long time. I would it expect it to stop
almost immediately. I contact Price Pfister and they sent me a new
head. Installed, but same problem. I contacted Price Pfister and
they sent me a new cartridge. Same problem. I called again and
explained the problem and asked if this was normal for this model.
This time the customer service rep said, "oh yeah they will drip like
that for about 2-4 weeks. Then they will stop. It has to d with the
pressure." That sounded very strange to me.

Has anyone else had this kind of experience? It just sounded
strange. And if it were true, wouldn't they note it in the
installation, operating instructions?


Yes I had the exact same experience. The one I had was the same model you
have. The PP faucet I had would not readily flow water, and just like you
said, it continued to dribble just like you described after it was shut off.
My house water pressure is 62 PSI. I have a full underground sprinkler
system that works fine. Point is, I have no issues with water pressure. I
ended up pulling that piece of crap out and replacing it. I suggest you do
the same. It will not fix itself or get better. Perhaps since it's new,
it's not too late to take it back?

Senin wrote:
I recently bought a new Price Pfister kitchen faucet (#53P-50SS). The
problem was, when I turned it off, it continued to drip for about 20
seconds, before stopping. Now that is kinda annoying since it is
brand new. 20 seconds is a long time. I would it expect it to stop
almost immediately. I contact Price Pfister and they sent me a new
head. Installed, but same problem. I contacted Price Pfister and
they sent me a new cartridge. Same problem. I called again and
explained the problem and asked if this was normal for this model.
This time the customer service rep said, "oh yeah they will drip like
that for about 2-4 weeks. Then they will stop. It has to d with the
pressure." That sounded very strange to me.

Has anyone else had this kind of experience? It just sounded
strange. And if it were true, wouldn't they note it in the
installation, operating instructions?

Judging from the posts here and my own experience, it is one of life's
enterprise miracles that P-F is still in business. As has been said
numerous times, don't bother with the miserable thing, get rid of it
now. The kindest thing we can say about P-F is that their ethics are
evidently better than many of their peers. Good luck.

Joe

Senin wrote:
I recently bought a new Price Pfister kitchen faucet (#53P-50SS). The
problem was, when I turned it off, it continued to drip for about 20
seconds, before stopping. Now that is kinda annoying since it is
brand new. 20 seconds is a long time. I would it expect it to stop
almost immediately. I contact Price Pfister and they sent me a new
head. Installed, but same problem. I contacted Price Pfister and
they sent me a new cartridge. Same problem. I called again and
explained the problem and asked if this was normal for this model.
This time the customer service rep said, "oh yeah they will drip like
that for about 2-4 weeks. Then they will stop. It has to d with the
pressure." That sounded very strange to me.

Has anyone else had this kind of experience? It just sounded
strange. And if it were true, wouldn't they note it in the
installation, operating instructions?

Judging from the posts here and my own experience, it is one of life's
enterprise miracles that P-F is still in business. As has been said
numerous times, don't bother with the miserable thing, get rid of it
now. The kindest thing we can say about P-F is that their ethics are
evidently better than many of their peers. Good luck.

Joe

On Aug 31, 7:34 am, Joe wrote:
Senin wrote:
I recently bought a new Price Pfister kitchen faucet (#53P-50SS). The
problem was, when I turned it off, it continued to drip for about 20
seconds, before stopping. Now that is kinda annoying since it is
brand new. 20 seconds is a long time. I would it expect it to stop
almost immediately. I contact Price Pfister and they sent me a new
head. Installed, but same problem. I contacted Price Pfister and
they sent me a new cartridge. Same problem. I called again and
explained the problem and asked if this was normal for this model.
This time the customer service rep said, "oh yeah they will drip like
that for about 2-4 weeks. Then they will stop. It has to d with the
pressure." That sounded very strange to me.

Has anyone else had this kind of experience? It just sounded
strange. And if it were true, wouldn't they note it in the
installation, operating instructions?

Judging from the posts here and my own experience, it is one of life's
enterprise miracles that P-F is still in business. As has been said
numerous times, don't bother with the miserable thing, get rid of it
now. The kindest thing we can say about P-F is that their ethics are
evidently better than many of their peers. Good luck.

Joe- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

They even sent me a whole new faucet. That leaked. Price F is a dog.

I finally got smart and returned the damned thing. Installed a Moen.
No drip.

Senin wrote in
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On Aug 31, 7:34 am, Joe wrote:
Senin wrote:
I recently bought a new Price Pfister kitchen faucet (#53P-50SS).
The problem was, when I turned it off, it continued to drip for
about 20 seconds, before stopping. Now that is kinda annoying
since it is brand new. 20 seconds is a long time. I would it
expect it to stop almost immediately. I contact Price Pfister and
they sent me a new head. Installed, but same problem. I contacted
Price Pfister and they sent me a new cartridge. Same problem. I
called again and explained the problem and asked if this was normal
for this model. This time the customer service rep said, "oh yeah
they will drip like that for about 2-4 weeks. Then they will stop.
It has to d with the pressure." That sounded very strange to me.

Has anyone else had this kind of experience? It just sounded
strange. And if it were true, wouldn't they note it in the
installation, operating instructions?

Judging from the posts here and my own experience, it is one of
life's enterprise miracles that P-F is still in business. As has been
said numerous times, don't bother with the miserable thing, get rid
of it now. The kindest thing we can say about P-F is that their
ethics are evidently better than many of their peers. Good luck.

Joe- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

They even sent me a whole new faucet. That leaked. Price F is a dog.

I finally got smart and returned the damned thing. Installed a Moen.
No drip.





It runs, no drips, no errors :-)

Price F is a dog.

Yea, they leak a lot too.

Jlee had written this in response to
http://www.thestuccocompany.com/main...ps-246153-.htm
:
I also purchased the price Pfister model 53P-50SS recently and have the
same problem. The faucet also has no way vary the flow. It's either full
on or off. Frequently when you turn the faucet on it immediately turns
itself off. There's no way to vary the flow. The free soap dispenser
that came with also stopped working two days after it was installed. No
wonder it was free. I would never purchase another Price Pfsiter product
after the experience I've had with this model.

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Senin wrote:


I recently bought a new Price Pfister kitchen faucet (#53P-50SS). The
problem was, when I turned it off, it continued to drip for about 20
seconds, before stopping. Now that is kinda annoying since it is
brand new. 20 seconds is a long time. I would it expect it to stop
almost immediately. I contact Price Pfister and they sent me a new
head. Installed, but same problem. I contacted Price Pfister and
they sent me a new cartridge. Same problem. I called again and
explained the problem and asked if this was normal for this model.
This time the customer service rep said, "oh yeah they will drip
like
that for about 2-4 weeks. Then they will stop. It has to d with the
pressure." That sounded very strange to me.

Has anyone else had this kind of experience? It just sounded
strange. And if it were true, wouldn't they note it in the
installation, operating instructions?






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In article , (Jlee) wrote:
Jlee had written this in response to
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ips-246153-.htm
:
I also purchased the price Pfister model 53P-50SS recently and have the
same problem. The faucet also has no way vary the flow. It's either full
on or off. Frequently when you turn the faucet on it immediately turns
itself off. There's no way to vary the flow. The free soap dispenser
that came with also stopped working two days after it was installed. No
wonder it was free. I would never purchase another Price Pfsiter product
after the experience I've had with this model.

My home was built around 17 years ago and fitted with Price Pfister
faucets throughout. I purchased the place about 3 years ago and
have had one shower faucet leak and a tub spout where the
lacquer/coating was coming off. In each case, I contacted Price
Pfister who were most helpful with practical advice and free
replacement parts (including a $300 list price spout). I would
not hesitate to use their products again. They appear to hold
up pretty well and their customer service has been exemplary.

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| Gary Player. |
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"Jlee" wrote in message
om...
Jlee had written this in response to
http://www.thestuccocompany.com/main...ps-246153-.htm
:
I also purchased the price Pfister model 53P-50SS recently and have the
same problem. The faucet also has no way vary the flow. It's either full
on or off. Frequently when you turn the faucet on it immediately turns
itself off. There's no way to vary the flow. The free soap dispenser
that came with also stopped working two days after it was installed. No
wonder it was free. I would never purchase another Price Pfsiter product
after the experience I've had with this model.

-------------------------------------
Senin wrote:


I recently bought a new Price Pfister kitchen faucet (#53P-50SS). The
problem was, when I turned it off, it continued to drip for about 20
seconds, before stopping. Now that is kinda annoying since it is
brand new. 20 seconds is a long time. I would it expect it to stop
almost immediately. I contact Price Pfister and they sent me a new
head. Installed, but same problem. I contacted Price Pfister and
they sent me a new cartridge. Same problem. I called again and
explained the problem and asked if this was normal for this model.
This time the customer service rep said, "oh yeah they will drip
like
that for about 2-4 weeks. Then they will stop. It has to d with the
pressure." That sounded very strange to me.

Has anyone else had this kind of experience? It just sounded
strange. And if it were true, wouldn't they note it in the
installation, operating instructions?

I just got finished with a brouhaha with PF. Mine would droop and go off if
it wasn't fully opened. At first, I called and they said the problem was
plastic retaining nuts, so they sent me brass. Said they were going to send
me a wrench, too but didn't. That didn't solve the problem. So, I called
again. In the meantime, I discovered that I had to take off the threaded
collar, making the large nuts accessible, and didn't need a wrench. They
had instructed me to take needle nosed pliers and take the nut off through
the top with the collar in place. When I called back, they sent one
cartridge and a wrench that fit nothing. The new cartridge fixed the
problem. Problem is, I have two of them, and told them I had two of them
with the same problem. I guess I'm going to have to call again from a
different phone number, use a different name, and get another cartridge.

Long story short, I won't be buying any more PF stuff. These are about the
tenth ones I have bought for my properties or installed for other people who
bought them.

For a few bucks more, you can get a Moen or a really nice other brand.
Problem is, they have their own problems.

Steve

on 10/17/2007 3:39 PM SteveB said the following:
"Jlee" wrote in message
om...

Jlee had written this in response to
http://www.thestuccocompany.com/main...ps-246153-.htm
:
I also purchased the price Pfister model 53P-50SS recently and have the
same problem. The faucet also has no way vary the flow. It's either full
on or off. Frequently when you turn the faucet on it immediately turns
itself off. There's no way to vary the flow. The free soap dispenser
that came with also stopped working two days after it was installed. No
wonder it was free. I would never purchase another Price Pfsiter product
after the experience I've had with this model.

-------------------------------------
Senin wrote:



I recently bought a new Price Pfister kitchen faucet (#53P-50SS). The
problem was, when I turned it off, it continued to drip for about 20
seconds, before stopping. Now that is kinda annoying since it is
brand new. 20 seconds is a long time. I would it expect it to stop
almost immediately. I contact Price Pfister and they sent me a new
head. Installed, but same problem. I contacted Price Pfister and
they sent me a new cartridge. Same problem. I called again and
explained the problem and asked if this was normal for this model.
This time the customer service rep said, "oh yeah they will drip
like
that for about 2-4 weeks. Then they will stop. It has to d with the
pressure." That sounded very strange to me.

Has anyone else had this kind of experience? It just sounded
strange. And if it were true, wouldn't they note it in the
installation, operating instructions?


I just got finished with a brouhaha with PF. Mine would droop and go off if
it wasn't fully opened. At first, I called and they said the problem was
plastic retaining nuts, so they sent me brass. Said they were going to send
me a wrench, too but didn't. That didn't solve the problem. So, I called
again. In the meantime, I discovered that I had to take off the threaded
collar, making the large nuts accessible, and didn't need a wrench. They
had instructed me to take needle nosed pliers and take the nut off through
the top with the collar in place. When I called back, they sent one
cartridge and a wrench that fit nothing. The new cartridge fixed the
problem. Problem is, I have two of them, and told them I had two of them
with the same problem. I guess I'm going to have to call again from a
different phone number, use a different name, and get another cartridge.

Long story short, I won't be buying any more PF stuff. These are about the
tenth ones I have bought for my properties or installed for other people who
bought them.

For a few bucks more, you can get a Moen or a really nice other brand.
Problem is, they have their own problems.

Steve

Thanks to you, I just went to the PF site and complained about the brass
finish on my PF bathroom sink faucet. We'll see what they say. They
claim a lifetime warranty, and since faucets don't have a life, they
must mean my lifetime, and I ain't dead yet.

--

Bill
In Hamptonburgh, NY
To email, remove the double zeroes after @

clipped

I just got finished with a brouhaha with PF. Mine would droop and go off if
it wasn't fully opened. At first, I called and they said the problem was
plastic retaining nuts, so they sent me brass. Said they were going to send
me a wrench, too but didn't. That didn't solve the problem. So, I called
again. In the meantime, I discovered that I had to take off the threaded
collar, making the large nuts accessible, and didn't need a wrench. They
had instructed me to take needle nosed pliers and take the nut off through
the top with the collar in place. When I called back, they sent one
cartridge and a wrench that fit nothing. The new cartridge fixed the
problem. Problem is, I have two of them, and told them I had two of them
with the same problem. I guess I'm going to have to call again from a
different phone number, use a different name, and get another cartridge.

Long story short, I won't be buying any more PF stuff. These are about the
tenth ones I have bought for my properties or installed for other people who
bought them.

For a few bucks more, you can get a Moen or a really nice other brand.
Problem is, they have their own problems.

Steve



You actually got through on the phone? Lucky you! I am done with PF
forever. Our kitchen faucet - about 5 years old - was corroding on end
of spout so they sent a new one. At the time, the process was easy,
about 1 yr. after we purchased it. Now the c. cartridge is trash, and I
can't even find our model number on the website. I have a part number
but waited on "hold" for about 15 min. before giving up. Gotta be
something better - did I say it was made in China?

"Jlee" wrote in message
om...
Jlee had written this in response to
http://www.thestuccocompany.com/main...ps-246153-.htm
:
I also purchased the price Pfister model 53P-50SS recently and have the
same problem. The faucet also has no way vary the flow. It's either full
on or off. Frequently when you turn the faucet on it immediately turns
itself off. There's no way to vary the flow. The free soap dispenser
that came with also stopped working two days after it was installed. No
wonder it was free. I would never purchase another Price Pfsiter product
after the experience I've had with this model.

-------------------------------------
Senin wrote:


I recently bought a new Price Pfister kitchen faucet (#53P-50SS). The
problem was, when I turned it off, it continued to drip for about 20
seconds, before stopping. Now that is kinda annoying since it is
brand new. 20 seconds is a long time. I would it expect it to stop
almost immediately. I contact Price Pfister and they sent me a new
head. Installed, but same problem. I contacted Price Pfister and
they sent me a new cartridge. Same problem. I called again and
explained the problem and asked if this was normal for this model.
This time the customer service rep said, "oh yeah they will drip
like
that for about 2-4 weeks. Then they will stop. It has to d with the
pressure." That sounded very strange to me.

Has anyone else had this kind of experience? It just sounded
strange. And if it were true, wouldn't they note it in the
installation, operating instructions?






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PF = ****. I spent good money on one and got ripped off.
Remove & Replace is the best fix.

on 10/17/2007 4:12 PM Norminn said the following:
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I just got finished with a brouhaha with PF. Mine would droop and go
off if it wasn't fully opened. At first, I called and they said the
problem was plastic retaining nuts, so they sent me brass. Said they
were going to send me a wrench, too but didn't. That didn't solve
the problem. So, I called again. In the meantime, I discovered that
I had to take off the threaded collar, making the large nuts
accessible, and didn't need a wrench. They had instructed me to take
needle nosed pliers and take the nut off through the top with the
collar in place. When I called back, they sent one cartridge and a
wrench that fit nothing. The new cartridge fixed the problem.
Problem is, I have two of them, and told them I had two of them with
the same problem. I guess I'm going to have to call again from a
different phone number, use a different name, and get another cartridge.

Long story short, I won't be buying any more PF stuff. These are
about the tenth ones I have bought for my properties or installed for
other people who bought them.

For a few bucks more, you can get a Moen or a really nice other
brand. Problem is, they have their own problems.

Steve


You actually got through on the phone? Lucky you! I am done with PF
forever. Our kitchen faucet - about 5 years old - was corroding on
end of spout so they sent a new one. At the time, the process was
easy, about 1 yr. after we purchased it. Now the c. cartridge is
trash, and I can't even find our model number on the website. I have
a part number but waited on "hold" for about 15 min. before giving
up. Gotta be something better - did I say it was made in China?
Sounds like mine. I can't find it either. I believe it is the Savannah
bathroom sink model, only in polished brass. They have the chrome model
listed, but not the brass one.

--

Bill
In Hamptonburgh, NY
To email, remove the double zeroes after @

On Wed, 17 Oct 2007 12:39:34 -0700, "SteveB"
wrote:

Long story short, I won't be buying any more PF stuff. These are about the
tenth ones I have bought for my properties or installed for other people who
bought them.

I'm certain; that if I ever owned a PF, it was replaced!! I won't
mention American Standard bath faucets, stripped plastic handles, lack
of compatible sizes to fit the stem...

For a few bucks more, you can get a Moen or a really nice other brand.
Problem is, they have their own problems.

I put a new Moen in over 3 years ago (?) in the kitchen sink. Not a
single problem in this time.
--
Oren

...through the use of electrical or duct tape, achieve the configuration in the photo..

"Oren" wroteFor a few bucks more, you can get a Moen or
a really nice other brand.
Problem is, they have their own problems.

I put a new Moen in over 3 years ago (?) in the kitchen sink. Not a
single problem in this time.
--
Oren

I built a house, and put Moen throughout. I never touched ANY of them in
the ten years I owned the house.

Steve