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Single Handle Pull-Down Kitchen Faucet with ShieldSpray Technology in Stainless

Model#: 19978Z-SS-DST
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Single Handle Pull-Down Kitchen Faucet with ShieldSpray Technology in Stainless
Model#: 19978Z-SS-DST
List Price: $44100
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PRODUCT FEATURES
Delta® ShieldSpray® Technology cleans with laser-like precision while containing mess and splatter. A concentrated jet powers away stubborn messes while an innovative shield of water contains splatter and clears off the mess, so you can spend less time soaking, scrubbing and shirt swapping. Delta MagnaTite® Docking uses a powerful integrated magnet to pull your faucet spray wand precisely into place and hold it there so it stays docked when not in use. Delta faucets with DIAMOND™ Seal Technology perform like new for life with a patented design which reduces leak points, is less hassle to install and lasts twice as long as the industry standard*. Kitchen faucets with Touch-Clean® Spray Holes allow you to easily wipe away calcium and lime build-up with the touch of a finger. You can install with confidence, knowing that Delta faucets are backed by our Lifetime Limited Warranty. *Industry standard is based on ASME A112.18.1 of 500,000 cycles.
  • 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.  
  • ShieldSpray® Technology powers off the mess without making a mess
  • MagnaTite® Docking uses a powerful integrated magnet to snap your faucet spray wand precisely into place and hold it there so it stays docked when not in use and doesn’t droop over time
  • Soft, rubber Touch-Clean® spray holes allow you to easily wipe away calcium and lime build-up with the touch of a finger
  • DIAMOND™ Seal Technology is less hassle to install and helps your faucet perform like new for life, reducing leak points and lasting twice as long as the industry standard
  • Everything you need is together in one convenient box, including integrated InnoFlex® PEX supply lines
  • Fits 1 or 3-hole 8 in. installations
  • Optional escutcheon included for use with additional mounting configurations and a cohesive look
  • ADA Compliant
  • The high-arc, gooseneck design swivels 360 degrees with a 20-in. retractable hose for added convenience during everyday kitchen tasks
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Technology and Special Features
ADA Compliant
Touch-Clean®
No-Lead Compliant
Brilliance® Finish
Diamond Seal® Technology
ShieldSpray®
MagnaTite® Docking
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California Prop 65 WARNING
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Installation Information
1 or 3-hole 8" installation
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.) :
14-7/8
Valve Type:
DIAMOND(TM) Seal Valve

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REVIEWS
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best faucet we have ever had! Have only had this a week but it's fabulous. Makes doing dshes more enjoyable.
Date published: 2021-03-11
Rated 4 out of 5 by from First pull down faucet This replaces an older faucet that the spray hose would not stay functional. The diverter was replaced 3 times. Like it so far. (3 hours) I would like the hose counterweight to be larger/heavier so it would tend to pull the faucet back up. The shield spray seems to be a gimmick. I will play with it some more.
Date published: 2021-03-10
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great faucet! I like the double action pullout faucet and sprayer in one.
Date published: 2021-03-05
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Ease of use We did purchase this faucet less than a month ago, and we very happy with the different uses of it. You don’t have to put a big pot in the sink to fill it with water, just put it on the counter or your stove, if it’s within reach. We are pleased with the purchase price and we got a good faucet that makes things easier.
Date published: 2021-02-27
Rated 5 out of 5 by from You can feel the quality in the faucet. You can feel the quality in the kitchen faucet I installed. I am very pleased with the way it sprays and shuts off.
Date published: 2021-02-27
Rated 4 out of 5 by from GOOD QUALITY FAUCET GREAT FAUCET EASY TO USE......LIFETIME CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT IS THE BEST THING ABOUT IT.
Date published: 2021-02-23
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Easy assembling My son has something similar to this, but it’s not a delta. I like that most things are guaranteed for life.
Date published: 2021-02-20
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Very nice indeed. We purchased this yesterday to replace a faucet that became difficult to swivel which would not be disassembled for cleaning and lubrication. The only issue I had with the installation was the two tabs the 3-hole base plate, intended to center the faucet, were rather fragile, and were not backed up by metal tabs on the cover as with the single hole base. One of them snapped off easily, but this did not hamper the overall installation. Other than that, I am quite satisfied with this purchase. Everything one would need for it's normal installation was included in the box. Though the item is larger than one I would typically want, it was on reduced sale, and most importantly, it came with a three-hole base plate with threaded hole locaters, Of all the similar faucets from other manufacturers, this was the only one I found with this feature, which the prior faucet lacked, allowing the base to rotate a bit under pressure after the swiveling became stiff. The only real difficulty during installation was the very limited space there was to work with between the back of the kitchen sink and exterior wall, not any fault of the product. Otherwise the installation was simple and straightforward, well within the ability of the average handy homeowner.
Date published: 2021-02-19
Rated 3 out of 5 by from Installation The only issue I had was trying to tighten the hex nut onto the faucet stem. I didn’t have help so it was a real challenge working under the sink while trying to keep the facet in place up top. The extended wrench fought me, refusing to seat the hex nut. Over an hour... the finally it went over the nut. I truly began to wonder if it was the right wrench. The whole installation should be as easy as attaching the escutcheon.
Date published: 2021-02-17
Rated 1 out of 5 by from Do not buy! Doesn't work Faucet was professionally installed and worked great for about 20 days, and then it became difficult to turn off properly. Unless there was a very precise clockwise swirl while moving the handle to the off position, it continues to drip. Delta sent me a new cartridge, which I paid a plumber to replace, and it worked well.... for a week before it started having the same problem. Delta was absolutely no help- they won't do anything except send another new cartridge, however I can't afford nor do I want to replace the cartridge every month!! Now I have to purchase a new faucet and pay a plumber to install it-- by the time I'm done with this it will be the most expensive faucet ever. My previous Moen lasted 15 years, and this Delta won't make it to 3 months.
Date published: 2021-02-03
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Award winning for a reason! I see why this faucet shows up on many “best faucet” lists. My 15yo engineer brained son installed it with ease. The quality is super impressive, and it looks modern and stylish in my kitchen. My favorite feature is the magnet. No more droopy faucet head! I love this faucet!
Date published: 2021-01-30
Rated 1 out of 5 by from Loud valve design, difficult to turn off I bought the Delta Leland pull-down faucet and installed it in our kitchen. The faucet had an extremely loud whooshing sound coming from the valve area. It resonated throughout the house, although it was not water hammer. I flushed the lines, checked pressure, made sure the lines were not kinked. Removed and reinstalled the cartridge and aerator screen. Couldn't quiet it down. Additionally, the handle has a range of operation in a V shape that's difficult to turn off precisely. After an unhelpful, slow interaction with Delta customer service, I returned the faucet and bought a Moen. I'm very happy with the Moen.
Date published: 2021-01-23
Rated 1 out of 5 by from Terrible faucet No way to define hot or cold. No warm. Have to be an artist to turn off without a drip. Awful.
Date published: 2020-12-25
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Reliable and very easy to install I had much older delta sink faucet and it is still working but decided to change to a newer model of Delta sink. It is very easy to install.
Date published: 2020-12-20
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great This works so well, love it
Date published: 2020-11-22
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great style We love the features
Date published: 2020-11-11
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Works great The faucet looks good and works great. The install was easy, the connections fit my plumbing perfectly. The sprayer is a little closer to the sink than I like. But all in all a decent product.
Date published: 2020-11-08
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Quality!! I recently bought and installed this kitchen faucet and found it easy to install and I like that its mainly metal we replaced one that was plastic and cheap metal that wore hard and looked bad. The new one looks great my one issue with the new one is I find the rubber weight ring that is suppose to retract the spray head back to its lock position seems to not be heavy enough to make it fully retract and I find most times I’m manually pushing the spray head back into position. That being said we are very happy with it as a nice kitchen faucet that will last us a long time. If it were not for the weight issue I would have given it 5 stars.
Date published: 2020-10-18
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Better features compared to the old one. The old one is heavy n looks sturdy. I hope this new one will last las long as the old one. I observed that turning on and turning off the faucet off puts some water to pool at the base of the faucet which goes to the back of the sink. There must be an absorbent cloth or napkin behind the faucet to prevent this from happening. Otherwise, it’s a better faucet based on function and features. I bought it more than two weeks ago.
Date published: 2020-10-15
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great faucet, easy install I had an different vendors product that also had a lifetime warranty but after years of changing internal parts it was just time for a change. I searched different reviews and liked this best. fits my three hole sink perfect and the install was easy and quick. I pray this last as long as others say it will.
Date published: 2020-10-14
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love it he features I love all 3 of the spray features of this faucet, and I use all three regularly! I also love the style as the handle is higher than a lot of other styles which is just what I wanted. My only critique would be that the spray buttons are black on a stainless steel fixture, BUT I can put the spout so the buttons are facing away and you don’t see them so it doesn’t bother me.
Date published: 2020-10-12
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great way to control temperature and flow of water Has this faucet installed 2 weeks ago, and it is a dream come true! Temperature control with one handle and flow rate with the same handle plus different types of "sprays" with the push of a button.
Date published: 2020-10-12
Rated 5 out of 5 by from love the handle and the spray shield Had to replace an old leaking faucet. I love this delta faucet. Lots of features, the spray shield, the spray, the regular stream of water. Easy to grasp and hold, very nice looking to boot
Date published: 2020-10-10
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Nice Works great. Wish the sprayer would default to regular spray after turned off.
Date published: 2020-10-09
Rated 5 out of 5 by from So Pleased With This Top Quality Faucet! We bought our apartment about two years ago, and it was a total gut renovation, so everything was brand new. They installed a Glacier Bay faucet in the kitchen sink. We liked it. However, a few weeks ago, we noticed that it started leaking water into the cabinet space below our sink. Very frustrating since it was only two years old. We called a repairman to see if it could be fixed. He took one look at it and said that Glacier Bay makes the cheapest, lowest-quality products and that it would be more cost-efficient to just buy a new faucet. We did an online search and found a poll that ranked Delta the "Highest Rated Overall Brand" on mrkichenfaucets.com. So we went to Home Depot and bought this particular model. Installation was a breeze. Incidentally, it was the first faucet I've ever installed, so now I'm a real man. Haha. It's got a beautiful look, and the three water release options are great. We really like the ShieldSpray Technology. There's no dried food on a plate that it can't get off. So we're loving the faucet so far, and we're happy knowing that we now have a high quality product that will last a long time versus the cheap one we had previously. Don't hesitate to buy this faucet!
Date published: 2020-10-09
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Stylish faucet I bought this faucet a few weeks ago as a replacement and it is stylish and elegant. Perfect replacement.
Date published: 2020-10-07
Rated 5 out of 5 by from It is pretty and has great features. We bought this for our kitchen remodel and it looks beautiful mounted on our new countertops.
Date published: 2020-10-03
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great style and features Needed a new faucet and this one more than filled the bill. Love the three settings (single flow, multiple flows and splash prevention flow).
Date published: 2020-10-02
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Convenience! We purchased this faucet when our other faucet needed to be replaced and everyone loves it.
Date published: 2020-10-02
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Great look, great feature It a great faucet, a little too far ou for my sink
Date published: 2020-10-01
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Q&A

Which is the escutcheon plate #, and soap dispenser for faucet 19978Z-SS ?

Asked by: raygras
Hi, Raygras! Thank you for your question. The soap dispenser that is featured with the Delta 19978Z-SS-DST is our Delta RP50813SS soap dispenser. The escutcheon plate is RP47274SS. Here are links to both: https://www.deltafaucet.com/parts-product-detail?modelNumber=RP50813SS https://www.deltafaucet.com/parts-product-detail?modelNumber=RP47274SS Best Regards, Rosanna
Answered by: Delta Faucet
Date published: 2024-03-28

Will this install into a 1" hole in my granite countertop? If no, which ones will?

Asked by: Paul
Thank you for your inquiry, Paul! The Delta Leland Pull-Down Kitchen 19978Z-SS-DST faucet requires a 1 3/8" (35 mm) hole size. https://media.deltafaucet.com/SpecSheet/DSP-K-19978Z-DST%20Rev%20A.pdf Best regards, Tanya
Answered by: Tanya
Date published: 2024-03-28

How high does the faucet handle rise above the counter top, at both the bottom and top of the handle, and what is the swing radius?

Asked by: JackLF
Hi, JackLF! Thank you for your question. The measurement from the top of the handle to the deck is 8.9". The measurement from the bottom of the handle to the deck is 4.1". The handle swing is 1.57" when open. Best Regards, Rosanna
Answered by: DeltaFaucet11
Date published: 2024-03-28

Please describe the spray system.  Is it 3 speeds?

Asked by: sherry
Thank you for your inquiry, Sherry! The Delta Leland ShieldSpray Pull-Down Kitchen 19978Z-SS-DST faucet has a three-function button feature wand/sprayer assembly with an aerated stream, spray or ShieldSpray. Please see the link below for more information on this feature. https://www.deltafaucet.com/design-innovation/innovations/kitchen/shieldspray Best regards, Tanya
Answered by: Delta Faucet
Date published: 2024-03-28

which is the better faucet, the Leland single handle with drop down sprayer or the Saville single handle with drop down sprayer...both in stainless steel...does one have spot free finish and the other not

Asked by: Jackie
Hi, Jackie! Thank you for your question. The Delta Leland 9178-SP-DST Faucet does include SpotShield Stainless Finish with pull down sprayer. Here is a link to this option: https://www.deltafaucet.com/kitchen/product/9178-SP-DST Best Regards, Rosanna
Answered by: Delta Faucet
Date published: 2024-03-28

How can I change the water pressure of this faucet?

Asked by: blee72
Thank you for your question, blee72! The water flow on model 19978Z-SS-DST, is adjusted at the on/off handle. The spray pattern can be adjusted at the black button on the wand assembly. Model 19978Z-SS-DST has a maximum flow rate of 1.80 gpm @ 60 psi, and there is not a way to increase the maximum pressure. Best Regards, Benjamin
Answered by: Delta Faucet
Date published: 2024-03-28

Does the 19978Z-SS-DST model have a pause feature in addition to the 3 spray options?

Asked by: Jlb7
Hi, Jlb7! Thank you for your question. The Delta 19978Z-SS-DST faucet sprayer does not have a pause feature. Best Regards, Rosanna
Answered by: DeltaFaucet11
Date published: 2024-03-28

what is the difference between Model # 19978Z-SS-DST and Model # 9178-DST

Asked by: Jimd
Hi, Jimd! Thank you for your question. The Delta 19978Z-SS-DST Faucet is exclusive to The Home Depot and can only be purchased there. The Delta 9178-DST Faucet can be purchased anywhere Delta products are sold. However, both faucets feature the same quality parts, materials, and workmanship. Best Regards, Rosanna
Answered by: Delta Faucet
Date published: 2024-03-28
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