Foundations®
Two Handle Kitchen Faucet with Spray in Oil Rubbed Bronze
Model#:
21988LF-OB
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PRODUCT FEATURES
This Delta® faucet provides a practical, hardworking solution that will stand the test of time, every time. Delta is a reflection of your personality and is as individual as you are.
- 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.
- Meets standards set by Americans with Disabilities Act
- Includes convenient side sprayer
- 4-hole 8 in. installation
- Standard spout swivels 360degrees for complete sink access
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.
With Side Sprayer
With Side Sprayer
Side sprayers let you get the spray right up near what you’re cleaning or filling, without too much splashing. They are ideal for washing vegetables or big pots and pans, or for cleaning the sink itself.
Water-Efficient
Water-Efficient
CalgreenCert Tooltip information here...
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
4-hole 8" installation
Connection Type :
1/2" IPS connection
Flow Rate :
1.80 gpm @ 60 psi, 6.8 L/min @ 414 kPa
Overall Height (in.) :
12
Valve Type:
Washerless stem cartridge
INSTALLATION SUPPORT
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REVIEWS
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Llou from
Nice, but...
Nice, but it lowered my water pressure. Also, you have to almost turn the faucets on full power before the water comes out and if you want warm water you almost have to turn both hot and cold on full speed. I like the material the hose is made of, but not enough pressure when using. I hope the sprayer holds up because my last faucet's sprayer I had to replace almost every month. It was a Moen.
Date published: 2025-12-29
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Laurie from
Happy customer
Very sturdy and the sprayer retracts easily!!! My biggest problem with the old faucet..
Date published: 2025-10-06
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Never again from
Poor craftsmanship
We bought this product to replace our kitchen sink faucet, also a Delta, because the sprayer hose connector broke. We bought That faucet in January 2025. , from Lowes We bought a replacement hose there that was supposed to be a replacement for that specific faucet, we still had the box. The adapter for the end nearest the drain was too small. We had no choice but to go buy a brand new faucet kit.
It was extremely frustrating
Date published: 2025-10-01
Rated 5 out of
5
by
technicraft from
Excellent Replacement Faucet
Bought to replace an American-Standard kitchen faucet which was plagued with O-ring issues that finally gave out and sprayed water to the ceiling. We found this faucet at Home Depot and installation was a breeze. Because of the hard water in New Orleans, water spots were always present and eventually diminished the chrome finish. This DELTA looks great and and keeps a great looking appearance despite the hard tap water. I will however, coat the threaded hardware with a water-repelling grease to prevent the chlorine from seizing the threads. After all, one day the hot and cold valves will have to be replaced.
Date published: 2024-10-07
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Good Mojo from
Reliable
Decided to replace my 26 year old white steel kitchen sink with a new stainless one. Opted to just buy a new faucet as well, which was same model I had on my own sink. I've had the old faucet for at least 5 years now (can't remember) but have never had a problem with the old faucet. We do have hard well water going to our kitchen, and it usually affects something over time. I have no idea how long the washerless "cartridge" design is supposed to last, but I hate dealing with leaking faucets, and I don't want to worry about it for another 5-10 years. My wife likes the two handled faucets, and the price was right at Home Depot, so no regrets.
Date published: 2023-08-31
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Wiren from
Summer home
I been buying Delta products since 2007 when KB Homes built my house and all the products were Delta.
Date published: 2023-01-02
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Booboo from
Awesome
I brought this about month ago. Second one in fact. Absolutely looks and work properly. I highly recommend this Delta product.
Date published: 2022-12-17
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Snake from
Great faucet
Simple easy to repair long lasting. I prefer single lever with spout & spray on the side too expensive. I had one that lasted over 25 years .
Date published: 2022-11-15
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Sinkmaster from
Fit and finish is nice
I bought this a week ago and it works great!!
Date published: 2022-11-12
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Hoff from
nice height
install was an easy DIY you will need a pair of channel locks to losen up the "nuts " that hold the hot ,cold and sprayer in place .Looks great installed and now we have more space to fill water pitchers and large pots for pasta
Date published: 2022-09-06
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Daryl from
Kitchen faucet
I bought this faucet to replace the one that was in the house when I purchased it. It was also a delta faucet but I could not find that model. The old one was leaking ot the sprayer nozzle hookup at the bottom of faucet. I like delta faucets because they are easy to install.
Date published: 2022-07-10
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Cat Likker from
Works Okay
Has a little play in stem on the hot side.
Expected higher quality.
Might not buy Delta fixtures in the future.
Date published: 2022-07-03
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Edward from
Just installed. Replace the same style
Replaced same style that was 12 years led. The old faucet sprayer would not shut off.
Date published: 2022-06-27
Rated 2 out of
5
by
Steve from
Plastic Junk
One year old and the holder for the sidesprayer is broken! Part is impossible to locate on their site. Totally frustrating!!
Date published: 2022-06-03
Rated 4 out of
5
by
lake from
Good Value
Happy with the purchase overall. The only thing I do not like is the aeriator. It cuts the flow too much. So I will replace that item.
Date published: 2022-05-14
Rated 1 out of
5
by
John from
Sprayer leaks out of the side
The sprayer failed almost immediately after installation. It spays out of a defect in the side of the sprayer head. This leak also makes the faucet act like it has water hammer. The faucet works well, but the sprayer is very cheaply made.
Date published: 2021-10-05
Rated 1 out of
5
by
JT in Montana from
Low water pressure
I've had the exact same experience as Idtmatski's review below. My old faucet had good water pressure and my newly installed Delta 21988LF-SS has very low water pressure. This will not work for me. I don't know if I can return it to Home Depot or not, but either way it's a major inconvenience (I live 1 1/2 hours from the store), and potentially a total loss of $$. Why would I take a chance on a Delta faucet next time?
Date published: 2021-07-05
Rated 5 out of
5
by
johnnyomaha from
good buy
I bought this at home depo and it was a good price with a good warranty..easy to install and works great...looks nice with my steel sink...
Date published: 2021-05-26
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Ron55 from
So everything works great
Easy install, works great
Date published: 2021-03-19
Rated 2 out of
5
by
ldtmatski from
Water Pressure
The water seems to come out really slow. The sprayer doesn't work at all unless you hold the handle on and turn on both the cold and hot water fully at the same time. To fill a pot with water it takes a very long time. I took out the screen that I thought was the water saver at the tip of the facet but that didn't help. Am wondering if there is another water saver that can be removed or if maybe this facet is defective. The old facet that we removed worked fine until it started leaking and wasn't repairable. Any suggestions?
Date published: 2021-03-06
Rated 3 out of
5
by
FatMoses from
Weak handles
Easy to install, but the hot and cold handles seem very loose when you turn them. With little kids using it, I feel that it won’t be long until they break off.
Date published: 2021-02-25
Rated 5 out of
5
by
LONEWOLF from
COOL LOOKING
BOUGHT THIS IN JANUARY 2021 AND AM VERY PLEASED WITH IT'S LOOKS AND THE WAY IT WORKS.
Date published: 2021-02-01
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Dautch from
questionable: THE FAUCET?
This faucet was installed by licensed plumbers. We are on city water. The faucet will discharge water periodically thru the night with both handles in the off position. Sometimes the sprayer will not work.
Date published: 2021-01-29
Rated 5 out of
5
by
lonewolf from
sharp looking
It's only been installed a few days but I love it already especially with what it replaced. Looks great and works as expected. Installation wasn't difficult once I managed to get the old one out.
Date published: 2021-01-24
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Rob in Nashville from
Excellent support from Delta!
Have had this kitchen faucet set for a couple of years now. Had the spray button to start leaking, and yes running down the hose inside the sink cabinet. No damage because my wife noticed it quickly, and the vinyl shelf paper on the bottom of the cabinet protected yhe wood.
Contacted Delta, got a new unit sent out the next day. It just came in a few days later. and already.swapped out. Everything is great again.
Hoping Delta Engineering is improving the seal longevity on the new sprayer buttons!
Date published: 2020-12-12
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Frustrated consumer from
Quick Connect is awful
We purchased and installed this faucet a few weeks ago. The "quick connect" for the sprayer is a horrible design! First, it's cheap plastic and when we went to disconnect the sprayer so we could install a filter system, the quick connect broke. Then we found out that Delta doesn't appear to make a plug so you can bypass the sprayer! Because of their unique and funky design (no threads, etc), you can't just buy a plug and put it on. So now we either have to replace the sprayer (more $$$) and not have a filter system or replace the whole brand-new faucet with a new one. No one sells the plug, and the plumbing suppliers who said they had one sent a part that did NOT fit. Delta, what are you going to do to fix this situation?
Date published: 2020-11-30
Rated 5 out of
5
by
LifeNRA from
High faucet
We have this faucet in the kitchen now for about three weeks. The wife love that the faucet is higher than our old one. This makes it easier to fill large pots and bowls.
The only downside, the faucet thumps a couple of times when you turn it on. You can see the arch jump a bit. Is there a max pressure that this faucet requires?
Date published: 2020-11-08
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Art P from
We love the stainless brushed look
Overall we love the look and the low effort required when using the faucet. Although the sprayer is Uber sensitive and frequently squirts me in the eye LOL...
Date published: 2020-10-15
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Superdave from
Very well made
I bought the foundation kitchen faucet the other day in stainless steel look installed it very nice it looks great well made
Date published: 2020-10-13
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Paul59 from
Nice
It works great runs quit look perfect
Date published: 2020-09-27
Q&A
Can this be installed on 3 cm thick countertops?
I plan to install this on my new granite counters, will it fit 1.18" think counters?
Hi, Tofu!
Thank you for your question. Here is a technical specification sheet to show you the max deck thickness for the faucet on your counter top:
https://media.deltafaucet.com/SpecSheet/DSP-K-21987LF%20Rev%20F.pdf
Best Regards,
Rosanna
Date published: 2017-07-20
can this faucet be installed without the sprayer
Dear Mitch,
Thank you for your inquiry! The Delta Foundations Kitchen faucet 21988LF-OB can be installed without the side vegetable sprayer. However, you would need to purchase the RP60295, to cap off the nipple below the faucet.
Best regards,
Tanya
Date published: 2017-03-11
My side sprayer split in the seam Oild Bronze not available?
Hi, Sbt521!
Thank you for your question. The 21988LF-OB sprayer assembly is available. The part number is RP54807OB. Here is a link to the part:
https://www.deltafaucet.com/parts-product-detail?modelNumber=RP54807OB
You can usually find Delta faucet parts at any dealer that sells Delta faucets. Some good places to check can be found on our website under Where To Buy.
http://www.deltafaucet.com/where-to-buy/index.html
To order parts directly from Delta, you may call the toll-free Delta Help Line at 1-800-345-3358. We accept Visa or MasterCard for parts orders over the telephone.
Best Regards,
Rosanna
Date published: 2024-03-28
Is the strainer removable on model #21988lf?
Thank you for your inquiry, Marty! The aerator on the end of the spout of the Delta Foundations Kitchen 21988LF-OB faucet can be unscrewed to be removed.
https://media.deltafaucet.com/PartsDiagram/DPD-K-21987LF_A.pdf
Best regards,
Tanya
Date published: 2024-03-28
Can we replace the 8" spout with a 12" or taller. Please provide part number(s). Thanks John
Hi, John646!
Thank you for your question. We do not have a replaceable 12" spout for this faucet. I do apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Best Regards,
Rosanna
Date published: 2024-03-28
Can I hook up a portable dishwasher to this faucet?
Thank you for your question, Suzi! You may connect a portable dishwasher to the spout using the right adapter. We do not make an adapter for this faucet, but the thread size of the spout is 55/64"-27 male.
Best regards, Jon
Date published: 2024-03-28
Howdy, Are the spout, handles, & base of this faucet made of brass, or is the finish applied to a different base metal? I've read that the sprayer is plastic, but is the rest of the faucet all metal? Much obliged, Matt
(Foundations 21988LF) -The spout and handles are NOT internally metal, but instead plastic. This was confirmed to me by a Delta phone representative.
Date published: 2024-03-28
The specs on model 21988lf faucet state 1/2" line from the wall to the facet. Does that get reduced before the water comes out the spout? I have a gravity feed water system with lower water pressure than typical city water systems.NEED 1/2"
Thank you for your question, john! Model 21988lf uses 1/2" IPS connections. There may be a slight reduction on the inlet nipple; however, this model is designed to produce 1.80 gpm @ 60 psi or 6.8 L/min @ 414 kPa. If you are not getting this flow rate, there will be a decreased flow regardless.
Best regards, Edward
Date published: 2024-03-28
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