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    suenorris Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jun 10, 2012, 12:03 PM
    Water slowly turns off in kitchen sink as handle droops
    The handle on the faucet slowly drifts down and the water turns off
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    Jun 10, 2012, 02:09 PM
    Hi Sue

    The nut under the handle either needs to be tightened or the ORINGS under the nut need to be replaced.

    Do you have a name brand for us?

    Mark
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    Jun 10, 2012, 05:05 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by suenorris View Post
    The handle on the faucet slowly drifts down and the water turns off
    If this is a new Moen kitchen deck faucet, or a replacement cartridge, it will do this until the faucet breaks in. I had the same problem when I replaced my kitchen faucet, Not to worry, It will clear up in a few weeks. Tom
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