DELTA FAUCET RP26533, Chrome

I got this to go with a Delta faucet I ordered (also from Amazon) to replace a bathroom sink faucet that was leaking. I was not happy with the plastic drain assembly that came with the Delta faucet and wanted a good solid item to go with the faucet (Delta Faucet Haywood Center-set Bathroom Faucet Chrome, Bathroom Sink Faucet, Drain Assembly, Chrome 25999LF). Overall it was simple to install and was a nice compliment to the above mentioned faucet set). I will be buying both of these again!

I bought this because I didn't want to install the cheap plastic one that came with the faucet I just bought. The plastic ones don't sit flush like these metal ones so you get a ring of standing water that takes forever to dry.The faucet I bought is brushed nickel but I couldn't find the brushed nickel version of this metal drain pipe. Solution? Order the drain flange in Brushed nickel and order this in chrome. Then mix and match the parts.Summary:Brushed Nickel FaucetChrome Drain Pipe Kit: RP26533 ($37)Brushed Nickel Flange: RP23060BN ($18)Brushed Nickel Stopper: RP5648BN ($15)Total: $70The other alternate was to order polished nickel which is about $100 for the kit.

The original 24 year old drain started leaking at the ball valve. Searched Amazon and found an exact replacement. It was very easy to replace.

2-3 years ago I replaced the faucets and drains in one of my bathrooms. Welp, the cheapo drains began to rust pretty quickly so I figured I should get something a bit more reputable.Installation was a bit troublesome but I feel it's partly due to my sinks. I took the liberty of disassembling these drains and putting some plumbers tape around all the threads. I then placed a bead of plumbers putty around the top of the drain and sinched everything down. As soon as water hit it, I began seeing drips forming. I tried a few things but ended up locating a softer rubber gasket that better formed to my drain opening. As far as I can tell, that resolved the leak.Also one drain seemed to be too long and interfered with my trap. I didn't feel like digging out the old drain to see if it was in fact longer but I just found that very odd. I was able to slice a bit off and make it fit but I found that very odd...Really the only reason I gave it 4 vs 5 starts is because of the price. Pushing $40 seems a bit steep for a drain but I guess as long as it doesn't rust. Heck the drains I originally replaced

It would've been better if the product comes with installation instructions. The first try that I did leave with a very small amount of water leak under the sink right around the nut. As I spearheaded and tried to figure out exactly what went wrong, I realized that the black rubber gasket has never meant to be acting as a thread sealer; and water just simply followed the thread flowing down.As such, I applied plenty of Teflon right under the overflow holes for several threads down. As the gasket moves up when tightening the nut, excessive Teflon and gasket formed water tight seal. Problem solved.Based on the product that I received, I am convinced that this product really deserves a 5 star rating, unlike those found at other big box retailers. It should not have so many negative ratings if it had installation instructions in the package.

What I received matched the photos in the product description. I've added a few photos of my own here in hopes they may help. I am not a professional, but I was able to do the job without too much trouble. My first try showed me that I needed to buy a larger spanner-wrench, as well as a washer to interface to the PVC screw cap that seals this assembly to the trap. I wish they would have included some of those washers - but they are not hard to buy separately (careful, the red ones I bought were not large enough outside diameter for my PVC screw cap). Second try was successful :-)The picture of the old and new assemblies shows that this was the correct size/length/fit for my sink. The new one has a slightly different way of mounting as can be seen - but this was not a problem for me. For reference, my bath sink fixtures were Delta from around 1990 vintage.

You spend all your time identifying nice sink faucets only for the contractor to install that cheap, leaking, plastic drain assembly. Upgraded all drains to these and modified for my non-overflow sinks. (Delta doesn't sell drain assemblies with pop-up rods for non-overflow sinks.) A section of 1.5 inch plastic tailpiece fits perfectly snug over drain holes - will never move. You wouldn't need the strapping tape, but I care to never touch the drain again. (Make sure your drain hole in sink accommodates the extra thickness. Final OD is 1.5 inches - the hole in my common sink was slightly over 1.75 inches ID.)

Parts from this kit were able to be used to service a Delta drain installed in 2004.A plastic washer for the pivot rod was likely the only part necessary to correct the leak, but the entire kit was purchased out of concern for fitment of various parts with the existing Delta drain. The parts in this kit were exactly like the existing drain's parts, so the pivot rod, nut, and washers were replaced and appear to have resolved the leak.DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN the pivot rod nut, that is probably why the original plastic washer broke and leaked. Tighten the nut just enough to create the resistance needed for the pop-up stopper to function in the closed/down position.