Single Handle Pull-Out Kitchen Faucet in Matte Black
Model#:
16953-BL-DST
PRODUCT FEATURES
Delta's exclusive DIAMOND Seal® Technology uses a valve with a tough diamond coating. InnoFlex® PEX waterways keep water inside the faucet out of contact with potential metal contaminants. This powerful combination brings you a faucet built to last up to five million uses. Only Delta faucets are equipped with Touch-Clean® soft, rubber nubbins that allow you to easily wipe away calcium and lime build-up with the touch of a finger. The included escutcheon completes the ensemble for a more finished look.
- LEAD-FREE COMPLIANT: Not all faucets are certified to necessary safety standards. Delta goes above and beyond with product testing and quality to ensure each faucet meets plumbing safety standards, including NSF/ANSI 61 and 372.
- DIAMOND Seal Technology features a valve embedded with diamonds to ensure like-new operation for the life of the faucet
- Meets standards set by Americans with Disabilities Act
- Touch-Clean spray holes allow for easy removal of hard water build-up
- Fits 1 or 3-hole installations with included 10-1/2 in. deck plate
- Pull-out spout swivels 120degrees for added convenience
- Pull-out spout operates in an aerated or spray mode via an easy push button
- Red/blue graphics on handle button to indicate hot/cold temperature
- Includes 3/8 in. O.D. straight, staggered PEX supply tubes - 35 in. (889 mm) and 36 in. (914 mm) long
- Standard 3/8 in. (10 mm) compression gasket fittings
- Integral double check valves in spout
Special Information
California Prop 65 WARNING
CALIFORNIA PROP 65 WARNING
<b>WARNING: </b>Risk of cancer and reproductive harm from exposure to Lead. See www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
For more information go to http://www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Technology and Special Features
ADA Compliant
ADA Compliant
Some people, and some local codes, require fixtures that are compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If someone may visit who has special needs, or if you believe future buyers might appreciate this feature, Delta offers a range of compliant fixtures.
No-Lead Compliant
No-Lead Compliant
Tested and certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 61, which sets the criteria for product safety. The lined waterways in Delta® faucets help prevent leaching of metals.
Diamond Seal® Technology
Diamond Seal® Technology
DIAMOND™ Seal Technology is Delta’s revolutionary new water delivery system. An internal contact surface made up of tiny diamonds makes the valve leak-free and extraordinarily durable. It also keeps water free of contact with potential metal contaminants.
Special Information
California Prop 65 WARNING
CALIFORNIA PROP 65 WARNING
<b>WARNING: </b>Risk of cancer and reproductive harm from exposure to Lead. See www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
For more information go to http://www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Documents & Specs
Product Support, Repair Parts & Technical Specifications
Installation Information
1 or 3-hole 8" installation
Connection Type :
3/8" compression fittings
Flow Rate :
1.8 gpm @ 60 psi, 6.8 L/min @ 414 kPa
Overall Height (in.) :
9-1/8
Valve Type:
DIAMOND(TM) Seal Valve
INSTALLATION SUPPORT
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REVIEWS
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Wmagtv from
Better than expected
Replaced older, more expensive Delta faucet where cartridge could not be changed due to stripped set screw. Was height limited by cabinet above sink. Wanted magnetic coupling but unavailable in faucet that fit. Surprisingly, this faucet recoils and mates easier than the one it replaces.
Date published: 2026-02-06
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Dean from
Great product. I have used this model for my rental business
Date published: 2025-12-08
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Zak21 from
Don’t buy
Don’t like the pull out part stick and the faucet part won’t move back and forth
Date published: 2025-03-29
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Maquis from
Beautiful faucet, worked well for first 2 years
Beautiful faucet, worked well for a couple of years then began leaking (hard to shut off flow) due to cartridge (part # RP50587Y). Florida water is hard and hard on the cartridge. Delta is gracious enough to send replacement cartridges under warranty; otherwise, at $40 a pop for a new cartridge, I would not be able to afford to keep it. First cartridge lasted 2 years, the second lasted for almost 3 years. I miss the o-ring replacement type faucets. Rating would be lower but saved by the great warranty service.
Date published: 2024-07-24
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Lee55 from
Flawed design, now leaks
I purchased at Home Depot about a year ago and although it is pretty solid, the design of the switch makes it difficult to fully close consistently. Now, over time, the faucet has started to leak. I never had this issue with my Moen faucet because their switch/valve made it easier to fully shut off. I was hoping this faucet would last longer.
Date published: 2024-03-27
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Ken M from
Very disappointed
I purchased this faucet and it worked well for a few months.
Now the spray nozzle gets stuck in the faucet and nearly impossible to remove and insert as it should. I tried lubricants to help; however, to no avail.
Date published: 2023-11-25
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Deerpark243 from
Easy install if you’re replacing a newer faucet
It took my son and I a full day to install the faucet. I had a faucet that was about 15 years old, and it was leaking and in bad shape. I bought this faucet at Home Depot and brought it home just to find out the water lines were a different size. We had to make three trips back to Home Depot to find the right adaptor. If your faucet is over fifteen years old they changed the standard for faucets since then, but that was about the only problem we ran into a couple more hiccups because the directions were not that good.
Other than that for the first day the water flow and sprayer worked great, compared to what I had it is a dream.
Date published: 2023-08-26
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Redhummer from
2'years and it broke, now it is leaking
We installed this two years ago professional installed, now it's leaking from the top handle.
Date published: 2023-08-04
Q&A
How to replace parts RP50587 & RP50587 ?
Hi MaryLou,
Thank you for your question. The water supplies below the counter must be shut off before attempting to change these parts. Once the handle button and set screw have been removed, unscrew the cap and bonnet nut. The RP50587 DST cartridge then lifts out. The new parts can then be changed. Make sure you do not over-tighten the bonnet nut as we recommend only one full turn with a wrench past finger tight.
Best regards,
Edward
Date published: 2024-03-28
What is the maximum flow rate for this faucet?
Thank you for your inquiry, Patricia! The Delta Grant Pull-Out Kitchen 16953-DST faucet has a maximum flow rate of 1.80 GPM at 60 PSI.
Best regards,
Tanya
Date published: 2024-03-28
Does this faucet come with a n aerator removal tool?
Hi Waleye, Thank you for your question!
The Grant 16953-DST does include an aerator and aerator wrench part number RP50815.
Best regards,
Brandis
Date published: 2024-03-28
How can we get a replacement head and hose ?
Hello,
Please accept our sincere apology for the inconvenience you are experiencing. We have reached out to you via email to further assist at this time.
Best Regards,
Tim
Digital Communications Specialist
Date published: 2025-11-14
Need a quick disconnect connector that will fit this faucet
I want to connect a portable washer to the 16953-DST faucet in my kitchen but the threads on the aerator are non-standard and I am not able to find an adapter. Please advise on the part # for an adapter to change from the aerator thread size to a standard aerator thread size - or - the part # for a quick connect that will fit this aerator thread and attach to 3/4in pipe thread.
Thanks!
Hi Dan, Thank you for your question. We do not recommend hooking up a portable dishwasher to the model 16953-DST faucet. Portable dishwashers should never be connected to Pull-out or Pull-down kitchen faucets due to potential pressure fluctuations during dishwasher operation that may result in rupturing of the hose.
Thanks,
Dave
Date published: 2024-03-28
Directions for replacing the cartridge (RPS0587) on Model #16953 DST
Hello S Zambo,
Thank you for your inquiry! The Delta Valve cartridge assembly RP50587 does come with installation instructions on the back of the package, that it comes in. I have included the Maintenance/Installation document link, below.
https://media.deltafaucet.com/MandI/64211%20Rev%20A.pdf
Best regards,
Tanya
Date published: 2024-03-28
looking for the little button plug under the lever. Lost ours. it is blue/red . lost when we were trying to tighten the lever.
Hello,
Please accept our sincere apology for the inconvenience you are experiencing. We have reached out to you via email to further assist at this time.
Best Regards,
Tim
Digital Communications Specialist
Date published: 2026-01-26
I have this model in stainless and it is very hard to rotate back and forth. I read to take apart and clean any build up of deposit. I did and there really wasn't any. I also put a light coat of grease on it still no better. What now
Hi, Goat7.
Thank you for your question and I am sorry to hear that you are experiencing an issue with your Delta faucet. We do recommend to replace the o-ring and hub assembly. The o-ring part number is RP44648 and the hub assembly is RP70740SS. If you should need further assistance, please contact our Delta Customer Service line at (800)345-3358. We are available Monday-Friday, 7am-7pm, CST and Saturday, 8am-5pm, CST. You may also email at customerservice@deltafaucet.com.
Best Regards,
Rosanna
Date published: 2024-03-28
How do I do away with the water saving feature to get more flow. Do not live in California.
Hi Hugh, Thank you for your question. Your model 16953-DST faucet comes with an aerator that flows at 1.8 gallons per minute. You can switch out your existing aerator with a RP53998 aerator that flows at 2.2 gpm. The RP53998 can be purchased online at deltafaucet.com.
http://www.deltafaucet.com/repairparts/details/rp53998.html
Thanks,
Dave
Date published: 2024-03-28
how , if possible , can i increase water flow through wand ?
Hi, Spud!
Thank you for your question. The flow rate for the Delta 16953-SS-DST Faucet is
1.80 gpm @ 60 psi. There is not a way to increase the flow rate more than
1.80 gpm. If you feel like you are getting less gallons per minute flow rate than this, please feel free to call, email, or message us on social.
Best regards, Rosanna
Phone: 1-800-345-3358 | Email: customerservice@deltafaucet.com | Facebook/Twitter: @deltafaucet
Date published: 2024-03-28
Grant Model #16953-ss-dst single handle pull out kitchen faucet installed the product however water is still dripping from the spout after use
Hi,
Thank you for your question, and I am sorry to hear that you are experiencing a leak from your Delta faucet. There is a bonnet nut that is holding the cartridge down, underneath your handle. We recommend to tighten the bonnet nut to stop the leak. To do this, turn the water off at your shut off valve. Remove the handle. Tighten the bonnet by turning clockwise, to the right. Install the handle back on and turn the water back on. Test the faucet. If the faucet still leaks, we recommend to replace both the valve cartridge assembly, RP50587, and the bonnet nut, RP51503.
Best Regards,
Rosanna
Date published: 2024-03-28
Where are parts shipped from ???
Dear Roger,
Thank you for your inquiry! We manufacture Delta faucets and parts in our plant facilities in Greensburg, Indiana; Jackson, Tennessee; London, Ontario, CA and Panyu, China. As a global manufacturer, we also source and assemble a number of parts around the world. No matter where in the world our products are sourced, manufactured or assembled, they are built to Delta Faucet Company’s exacting specifications and are quality tested to ensure long-lasting performance.
The back or bottom of the box will tell you where your specific faucet model was made. As our models may be made in different locations depending on available resources, there is not a list saying where each is made.
Best regards,
Tanya
Date published: 2024-03-28
My sink has slightly (<1/16") less clearance than necessary for the Grant Faucet mounting nut to screw all the way up the underside. It hits on the clip tray for the sink, which is 9/16" high. Do you have a smaller nut, spacer or other solution?
Thank you for your question, George! This model requires 2 1/2"
(64 mm) Max. Deck Thickness. We do not have an extension kit that will work with DST models unfortunately.
Best regards, Edward
Date published: 2024-03-28
How difficult is it to replace the valve assembly if the unit leaks?
I've found it difficult to replace the cartridge in single lever faucets. Has anyone ever replaced parts that cause the faucet to leak? What is your experience?
Hi New Purchaser, Thank you for your question!
The RP50587 valve assembly is fairly easy to install. The part should include installation instructions when ordering it but we also have a " How to video" on the installation. Here is a link to the video:
http://www.deltafaucet.com/shopping-tools/research/video-gallery/video.html?v=1KMlxNiWni8&fromHowTo=1
Best regards,
Brandis
Date published: 2024-03-28
does the Delta 16953-DST work with a dishwasher
Reference Delta Faucet's answer above. Is the question/answer for the case of a fixed dishwasher's inlet supply pipe "T-connected" to the home hot water supply and the faucet's hot water supply pipe, or is the question/answer for somehow using the faucet as a supply line to a portable dishwasher?
Date published: 2024-03-28
I have a newer brushed stainless Grant kitchen faucet... replaced sink and now need the round bottom trim for a single hole sink,,, can I order one or get one?... ... please : )
Thank you for your question, Richard! Model 16953-SS-DST works with the RP44645SS three hole escutcheon plate.
https://www.deltafaucet.com/parts-product-detail?modelNumber=RP44645SS
Best regards, Edward
Date published: 2024-03-28
Are there instructions on how to clean the aerator
Hello!
The aerator can be removed for cleaning using the RP50815 aerator wrench. We recommend soaking the aerator in a solution of white vinegar and water to remove screen debris.
https://www.deltafaucet.com/parts/product/RP50815.html
Please reach out with further questions!
Best Regards,
Tim
Digital Communications Specialist
Date published: 2025-12-04
What size are the "o" rings that are a part of the pull out faucet?
Hi Koz,
Thank you for your question. The o-rings for this faucet are:
RP44648 - 1-7/8" x 1-11/16" x 3/32"
RP13938 - 5/16" x 7/16" x 1/16"
Best regards,
Jon
Date published: 2017-01-03
Is there a way to adjust the water temperature on my Delta Model 16953 DST kitchen faucet?
There seems to be little or no variation in the handle to adjust to hot or cold water temperature. The water runs either scalding hot or freezing cold. If there is a way I can fix this issue, I would be very happy!! Thanks for your help!
Hi Pam, Thank you for your question!
Below is the installation guide for your model 16953-DST. On page 5 you will see instructions on adjusting the rotational limit stop.
http://www.deltafaucet.com/customersupport/documentation/16953-dst.html?document=mi&documentIndex=0#flashWrapper
Best regards,
Brandis
Date published: 2024-03-28
How do I attach the wand to the hose?
This wand should come with the hose assembly already attached but if needed, the wand simply screws on to the hose.
Best regards, Edward
Date published: 2024-03-28
Is there a chrome base adaptor if this faucet is used in a single hole sink? I see the adaptor for a 3 hole application. Thanks Jim
Thank you for your inquiry, James! Yes, the Delta Grant Pull-Out Kitchen 16953-DST faucet does come with the single hole escutcheon and gasket RP51490. Please see the parts diagram for this model below.
https://media.deltafaucet.com/PartsDiagram/DPD-K-16953-DST.pdf
Best regards,
Tanya
Date published: 2024-03-28
I turned water off at meter for repairs and rust particals have blocked the water flow how do I clean the inside of the faucet head to clean inside it
Hi Skelley,
Thank you for your inquiry! We would advise removing the wand/sprayer assembly of the Delta Grant Kitchen Pull-Out 16953-SS-DST, from the hose assembly and soaking or cleaning it in a 50/50 (water/vinegar) solution.
Best regards,
Tanya
Date published: 2024-03-28
What is this faucet made of? Is it plastic or metal?
Brushed metal
Date published: 2024-03-28
About the Grant 16953-SS-DTS
I have a double sink - divider in middle. Does this model swivel between sinks and if not, which one does.
Yes, it swivels between the 2 sinks. I also have a double sink. It works good.
Date published: 2024-03-28
Where can I get the tool to remove the handle?
But in addition to the 1/8 Allen Nut. You first have to pop it’s cover off, to gain access. The cover is the round piece on the exterior front bottom of the handle. It has red and blue dots on it to indicate direction of Hot and Cold. To remove this use a very small screwdriver to pry it up through the tiny notch at the bottom of the cover.
Date published: 2024-03-28
My Grant pull-out kitchen faucet is dripping? How do I know what I need to replace and how do I do it?
Hi, Thank you for contacting us.
We apologize for any inconvenience with your Delta Faucet Company product. I am also more than happy to have this opportunity to help you.
The replacement part has been ordered and will arrive around 10-14 business days and you will receive two emails, one for order confirmation and one with tracking when it ships.
Please contact us back if you have any questions or if you need further assistance you may call us at 1-800-345-3358. We are open Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM central time, and 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Saturday. Thank you for your cooperation.
Best Regards,
Bethany
Date published: 2024-03-28
Hello! I recently heard from one of my trusted contractors that this model is being discontinued. Is that accurate? If not, is it planned to be manufactured and supported with parts for the foreseeable future? Thanks!
Hello,
Thank you for your question!
No, this model is not being discontinued. Typically, after a model is discontinued parts are still available.
Please reach out with further questions!
Best Regards,
Tim
Digital Communications Specialist
Date published: 2025-03-20
No hot water from only this faucet. I cleaned the aerator, no change. Any idea what the problem is?
Hello PJMcG,
Thank you for your question. It sounds like there maybe some debris or particles in the hot water supply valve or line. We would advise flushing the supply lines. To flush, please first turn off the water supply to the faucet. Gather an adjustable wrench, some towels and a bucket.
Disconnect the hot side Innoflex line. Move the handle to the full on position, middle temp.
Point the hot side Innoflex line into a bucket. Turn on the cold supply valve full.
Let a gallon or two flow into the bucket. Shut off cold supply.
Check bucket for debris. If no debris, empty bucket and run one more time.
Move handle to off position.
Reattach hot side line. Turn on both water supply valves.
Best regards,
Tanya
Date published: 2024-03-28
How do I stop stiff movement and squeak when you move the faucet base from side to side
Hi Valued Customer,
Thank you for your question, please accept our sincere apology for the inconvenience you are experiencing. We will be happy to assist you in resolving this issue as quickly as possible.
Please feel free to contact us directly for technical information at 800-345-3358. We are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
Thank you for being a loyal Delta Faucet customer.
Best Regards,
Themar
Digital Communications Specialist
(800) 345-3358
customerservice@deltafaucet.com
Date published: 2025-08-22
Do you have a pull down black kitchen faucet that does not revert to stream flow after you turn the faucet off
Hello!
All pull-down models will stay in the mode that was last used before turning the faucet off.
https://www.deltafaucet.com/kitchen/faucets/pull-downpull-out?cgid2=Delta_Kitchen_Sink-Faucets_Pull-Down%2FOut&prefn1=clearance&prefv1=false&prefn2=finish&prefv2=Matte_Black&prefn3=narrowResults&prefv3=hideDiscontinued&prefn4=recertified&prefv4=false
Please reach out with further questions!
Best Regards,
Tim
Digital Communications Specialist
Date published: 2026-04-29
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