I have a Moen soap dispenser in my kitchen sink (with the soap reservoir that screws in from underneath and the dispenser/tubing contraption slides in from the top).

I slid the dispenser/tubing contraption out to clean it. I disconnected the dispenser part (the knob with the spout) from the tubing. Now, after putting it back together, it doesn't pump soap. I think, however, that a little ball bearing fell out b/t where the tubing contraption connects to the underside of the knob. Could this by why it doesn't have enough suction power to dispense soap? Is all I need to put a little ball bearing back in there?

If so, where do I get little ball bearings (looks like a BB from a BB gun).

Thanks!

speedball1

You may try to repair but since it's a inexpensive item why not simply replace it? Regards, Tom

packfan

A new dispenser is 40-50 bucks. I really don't want to spend that on what could be a small fix. If you can copy and paste this url in your browser, this is what it is... I just want to know why it's not pumping soap anymore and if missing a ball bearing could be why.

http://www.moendepot.com/moendepot/productdetail.asp?link={3320573F-4750-45FD-B2C2-B9CD65810DCC}&Product=5374&productlist=true&Catego ryName=Kitchen&CategoryId=1&SubCategoryId=9&SubCat egoryName=Accessories&ProductCategoryName=Soap%20D ispensers&ProductCategoryId=185

speedball1

OK! So Moen soap dispensers aren't as cheap as when I installed mine 20 years ago. The ball bearing acts like a check valve in the pumper. It must be in place for the pump to work. Good luck in repairing it. Tom