When I re-did the kitchen 6 years ago I bought a pullout, filtered,
Moen single-handle faucet. Within a year it worked like crap & when
I finally got around to calling Moen for a replacement they didn't
make them anymore. They were willing to send me a different faucet--
but I wasn't that impressed with Moen or their design so I said
no-thanks.

So I got a $120 Price Pfister pullout [no filter] that has looked and
worked fine for 3 years. But now it is beginning to catch a bit
when it swivels, so I'm shopping again.

I am *not* fond of those 'stylish' monstrosities that seem to be
popular. Pullout is a must. A filter would be nice. [although
I'm considering getting an under sink filter and putting in a separate
faucet]

I've looked at Price Pfister, Delta, and American Standard's site--
and browsed through faucetdepot.com, amazon, and efaucet.com--

Nothing is really impressing me so far. Does anyone have a
suggestion-- or maybe something their faucet has that if I knew it was
available I couldn't live without it?

Jim

"Jim Elbrecht" wrote in message
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When I re-did the kitchen 6 years ago I bought a pullout, filtered,
Moen single-handle faucet. Within a year it worked like crap & when
I finally got around to calling Moen for a replacement they didn't
make them anymore. They were willing to send me a different faucet--
but I wasn't that impressed with Moen or their design so I said
no-thanks.

So I got a $120 Price Pfister pullout [no filter] that has looked and
worked fine for 3 years. But now it is beginning to catch a bit
when it swivels, so I'm shopping again.

I am *not* fond of those 'stylish' monstrosities that seem to be
popular. Pullout is a must. A filter would be nice. [although
I'm considering getting an under sink filter and putting in a separate
faucet]

I've looked at Price Pfister, Delta, and American Standard's site--
and browsed through faucetdepot.com, amazon, and efaucet.com--

Nothing is really impressing me so far. Does anyone have a
suggestion-- or maybe something their faucet has that if I knew it was
available I couldn't live without it?

Jim

I've had a Pegasus from HD. This after I gave up on Moen. I never liked
Price Pfister. It came with a house I bought.
The Pegasus has had a couple of small problems over the half dozen years
since I got it.

This one is a single handle with a pull out spout,

One weak point is the plastic cover over the button that changes from stream
to spray. They last a few years before starting to crack, a call to the 800
number gets a replacement at no cost in a couple of days. The replacement
requires no tools except your fingers.

A second problem was a drip from where the spout attaches to the hose. I
called the 800 number for a replacement o-ring. The customer rep assured me
that it was not the o-ring but a micro crack in the spout, That would cost
around $25 for a new spout. I said to send me the o-ring instead. She said
you will be back for the spout. She was right.

All in all much better than the Moen. the last Moen had failed because the
plastic member attaching the handle to the cartridge broke leaving the water
running full speed and no way to shut it save the valves under the sink, It
was a good thing this happened when I was home. The wife would not have
found the way to shut it off until I got home.

That's my story and I am sticking to it.

Charlie

"Jim Elbrecht" wrote in message
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When I re-did the kitchen 6 years ago I bought a pullout, filtered,
Moen single-handle faucet. Within a year it worked like crap & when
I finally got around to calling Moen for a replacement they didn't
make them anymore. They were willing to send me a different faucet--
but I wasn't that impressed with Moen or their design so I said
no-thanks.

So I got a $120 Price Pfister pullout [no filter] that has looked and
worked fine for 3 years. But now it is beginning to catch a bit
when it swivels, so I'm shopping again.

My house is 33 years old and only one faucet has been replaced.
That was about 25 years ago. I'd check the quality of your water and maybe
add a sediment filter. Most name brand faucets are good for 15+ years.

"Ed Pawlowski" wrote in message
.................................................. ..
.. Most name brand faucets are good for 15+ years.


Not my American Standard Cadet kitchen faucet. The POS started leaking from
the faucet body, and corroding the chrome finish after only 2 years.
Shameful......

On Sat, 8 Oct 2011 21:45:36 +0200, "Ed Pawlowski"
wrote:


"Jim Elbrecht" wrote in message
.. .
When I re-did the kitchen 6 years ago I bought a pullout, filtered,
Moen single-handle faucet. Within a year it worked like crap & when
I finally got around to calling Moen for a replacement they didn't
make them anymore. They were willing to send me a different faucet--
but I wasn't that impressed with Moen or their design so I said
no-thanks.

So I got a $120 Price Pfister pullout [no filter] that has looked and
worked fine for 3 years. But now it is beginning to catch a bit
when it swivels, so I'm shopping again.

My house is 33 years old and only one faucet has been replaced.
That was about 25 years ago. I'd check the quality of your water and maybe
add a sediment filter. .

Oh- I know we have a crap-load of calcium in our water. But-- The
faucet that was in the kitchen when we bought the house lasted 20-30
years. [I paid no attention to what brand it was, damn-it.] The piece
of crap Moen destructed from the outside.

The Price Pfister might be good for another 20- but I'm not that in
love with it. It acts like it needs to be taken apart and lubed. If
I've got to clean that cupboard out & get my tools out to disconnect
this puppy, then I'll put a new one in its place.

Most name brand faucets are good for 15+ years

Hang on to what you've got-- I don't see anything that looks
promising out there so far. That Moen cured me of spending extra
for the promise of quality. I buy the one with the look and
features I like-- and figure on getting 3-4 years out of it. Any more
will be a bonus.

Jim

"Ed Pawlowski" wrote in
:

I'd check the quality of your water and maybe
add a sediment filter.

A sediment filter is what I need. Especially in the hot water line. Any
recomendations, Ed?

--
Best regards
Han
email address is invalid

Jim Elbrecht wrote in
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On Sat, 8 Oct 2011 21:45:36 +0200, "Ed Pawlowski"
wrote:


"Jim Elbrecht" wrote in message
. ..
When I re-did the kitchen 6 years ago I bought a pullout, filtered,
Moen single-handle faucet. Within a year it worked like crap &
when I finally got around to calling Moen for a replacement they
didn't make them anymore. They were willing to send me a different
faucet-- but I wasn't that impressed with Moen or their design so I
said no-thanks.

So I got a $120 Price Pfister pullout [no filter] that has looked
and worked fine for 3 years. But now it is beginning to catch a
bit when it swivels, so I'm shopping again.

My house is 33 years old and only one faucet has been replaced.
That was about 25 years ago. I'd check the quality of your water and
maybe add a sediment filter. .

Oh- I know we have a crap-load of calcium in our water. But-- The
faucet that was in the kitchen when we bought the house lasted 20-30
years. [I paid no attention to what brand it was, damn-it.] The piece
of crap Moen destructed from the outside.

The Price Pfister might be good for another 20- but I'm not that in
love with it. It acts like it needs to be taken apart and lubed. If
I've got to clean that cupboard out & get my tools out to disconnect
this puppy, then I'll put a new one in its place.

Most name brand faucets are good for 15+ years

Hang on to what you've got-- I don't see anything that looks
promising out there so far. That Moen cured me of spending extra
for the promise of quality. I buy the one with the look and
features I like-- and figure on getting 3-4 years out of it. Any more
will be a bonus.

Jim

We had a Moen that eventually developed a problem. I got a replacement
new faucet, rather than a free replacement part. Total cost was (I
think) $25. Now I need something again, since the hot water flow is
severely reduced. I think I need a seediment filter somewhere in the hot
water lines.

--
Best regards
Han
email address is invalid

"Han" wrote in message
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"Ed Pawlowski" wrote in
:

I'd check the quality of your water and maybe
add a sediment filter.

A sediment filter is what I need. Especially in the hot water line. Any
recomendations, Ed?

--
Best regards
Han
email address is invalid

The housing brand I have is no longer made. There are a few brands of
elements and they all seem to work as well, no matter the brand.

"Ed Pawlowski" wrote in
:


"Han" wrote in message
...
"Ed Pawlowski" wrote in
:

I'd check the quality of your water and maybe
add a sediment filter.

A sediment filter is what I need. Especially in the hot water line.
Any recomendations, Ed?

The housing brand I have is no longer made. There are a few brands of
elements and they all seem to work as well, no matter the brand.

Thanks, Ed!!

--
Best regards
Han
email address is invalid

On Sat, 08 Oct 2011 10:21:00 -0400, Jim Elbrecht
wrote:

When I re-did the kitchen 6 years ago I bought a pullout, filtered,
Moen single-handle faucet. Within a year it worked like crap & when
I finally got around to calling Moen for a replacement they didn't
make them anymore. They were willing to send me a different faucet--
but I wasn't that impressed with Moen or their design so I said
no-thanks.
SNIP
Nothing is really impressing me so far. Does anyone have a
suggestion

Just installed a Delta Debonair (16927 SD DST). Installation a breeze
(once we got the old Moen out) Other factor was that I just got a
total replacement for a white bathrrom faucet from Delta for one on
which the finish had failed after 11 years.
Then again, I just like Delta.
starrin