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Single Handle Pull-Down Kitchen Faucet with ShieldSpray® Technology in Chrome

Model#: 9178-DST
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Single Handle Pull-Down Kitchen Faucet with ShieldSpray® Technology in Chrome
Model#: 9178-DST
List Price: $52800
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PRODUCT FEATURES
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® 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® 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.  
  • 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
  • ShieldSpray® Technology powers off the mess without making a mess
  • Concentrated stream cuts through messes and innovative water shield reduces splatter
  • 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
  • 1 or 3-hole 8" installation
  • 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
Water-Efficient
Diamond Seal® Technology
ShieldSpray®
MagnaTite® Docking
Special Information
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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.) :
14-27/32
Valve Type:
DIAMOND(TM) Seal Valve

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REVIEWS
Rated 2 out of 5 by from Ok for a while, but doesn't last Started out ok, but over time it didn't age well. The cartridge needs replaced repeatedly and only lasts maybe a year before it starts leaking again. The finish (as you can see in the photos) didn't last at all on the venetian bronze finish. The connection to the pull down sprayer is rusting.
Date published: 2026-01-08
Rated 1 out of 5 by from Doesn’t last long Needed a new cartridge after a year. Delta said they would only supply 1 for the life of the faucet. A year later the new one is failing and the screw to remove the handle to replace the $50 cartridge has seized so the faucet need to be replaced. Garbage.
Date published: 2025-12-14
Rated 5 out of 5 by from A Cut Above Great faucet, so easy to maneuver, love the bronze color. Also have the soap dispenser, and a lot of new faucets do not come with soap dispensers, and if you have had a previous one that could be a problem. I can definitely tell it is well made and worth the additional money we spent. You can shop the big box stores but their faucets will all be builder grade (low end). Kick it up a notch or two or three and go with a faucet that’s going to perform better and longer.
Date published: 2025-10-31
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Looks great Love it! Looks great and doesn't get water spots!
Date published: 2025-10-23
Rated 1 out of 5 by from This is trash This is absolute trash. I can't believe you sell this crap. It never shuts off and it drips. This should last us forever. We are the original owners of the house. Delta fix it!
Date published: 2025-10-05
Rated 1 out of 5 by from do not match The finish on the faucet does not match the soap dispenser even though they are both arctic stainless.
Date published: 2025-09-19
Rated 2 out of 5 by from Spray Head sucks Don’t like the spray head
Date published: 2025-09-15
Rated 3 out of 5 by from it's fine enough Installed one of these 15 years ago. It's been a fine faucet. The little cap that covers the set screw was lost almost immediately. Today I replaced it with the same faucet and what do you know, the little plastic cap doesn't fit to cover the set screw at all. HOW have you guys not figured out in 15 years of selling this thing that the little plastic cap doesn't fit into the set screw. The shape is completely different. I tried to glue it but I'm definitely losing it into my garbage disposal eventually. The rest of the faucet is good and fine. Just a super annoying lapse in attention to detail.
Date published: 2025-09-14
Rated 5 out of 5 by from A Great Product The install was quick and easy. Sadly the cartridge was leaking but Delta replaced it right away.
Date published: 2025-09-13
Rated 5 out of 5 by from GREAT PRODUCT, EXCEPTIONAL exceptional PRODUCT. The local plumbing shop had it less than anywhere. Just installed this and am overjoyed with the function and easy of use,
Date published: 2025-03-24
Rated 5 out of 5 by from It was easy to install and a far price and shipping was fast [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a great faucet with features that work for you
Date published: 2025-03-20
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Kitchen faucet, great quallity! I am very pleased with my purchase. It seems like a well made product, good quality.
Date published: 2025-02-15
Rated 1 out of 5 by from Poor design and engineering Will not output hot water. Internal mechanism is broken and will only supply cold water.
Date published: 2024-12-22
Rated 5 out of 5 by from PULL-DOWN IS WONDERUL! THIS DELTA FAUCET IS UNIQUE AND WORKS PERFECT!
Date published: 2024-11-11
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Will Not Disappoint Excellent quality. We love the way it functions.Great price. Great value.
Date published: 2024-09-25
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Looks good. Design needs work - see my mod! Why do they think the nozzle should be about 6" above the sink rim? This causes splashing above the sink rim I extended with a stainless spring. FREE DESIGN TIP!
Date published: 2024-07-24
Rated 2 out of 5 by from Started dripping within months Had a plumber purchase and install this faucet. It was ok for a few months and then started dripping. After reading some of these reviews I’m thinking I need to replace the cartridge, but I kept thinking it was too soon. I should still be under warranty but the plumber disposed of the packaging. Is there anywhere else to find this information?
Date published: 2024-06-26
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Super cool spray options! This faucet offers three distinct spray options and one is like the fountain at the Bellagio! Well maybe not quite as elaborate but very fun to watch. There is a center jet that can be directed and the outer spray is swirly.
Date published: 2024-05-30
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Good news Lovely and strong. Price is an ouch
Date published: 2024-05-21
Rated 3 out of 5 by from Looks great ….not happy with the diamond cartridge I've hd this installed when i had a granite top installed about 5 years ago still looks great. Not very pleased with the “diamond cartridge” i had to replace it twice, this time will be #3 . The first time it leaked into,the sink, the second time under the sink and onto the floor which had to be replaced…..in their defense they did send me a replacement cartridge free of charge. Now it is leaking again. Not sure what to do this time.
Date published: 2024-04-26
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Replacement Delta Kitchen Faucet Overall a good product. Looks great. Very easy to install. No issues, no leaks. One change I would recommend is go back to earlier version of spray nozzle. The “shield spray” is gimmicky at best and ineffective. It significantly reduces the effectiveness of the spray mode.
Date published: 2024-04-20
Rated 1 out of 5 by from A startling decline in quality My previous Leland lasted from 2008 until August of 2021 when the aerator began to deteriorate. Because at some point they changed the design of the Leland, I wound up having to get an entirely new faucet which Delta provided under warranty. I had to get this installed at considerable expense, and exactly 1 year later (08/22) I had to have them send me a new cartridge under warranty because it wouldn't close completely and it leaked. It is now 3/1/24 and it's leaking again, and will need its third cartridge in 3 years. Keep in mind my original made it 12 years on one cartridge. Furthermore, the old Leland used a mechanical clip to retain the sprayer head, but the new one uses a magnet. That magnet failed almost immediately and now the sprayer head just hangs. Overall I am incredibly disappointed in the nosedive in quality that Delta has apparently taken. This is also a $650 faucet, not the $59 Lowe's builder special, which makes this dismal quality all that more unacceptable. Do better, Delta.
Date published: 2024-03-02
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Faucet I really like this faucet, I have it in two homes
Date published: 2024-02-14
Rated 1 out of 5 by from 2nd one and also JUNK!!! The second Leland and it's JUNK just like the first oneIt is very difficult to get this faucet in the exact position where it doesn't drip. There are many reviews saying the same, and I am frankly baffled that there are so many 5 star reviews as well. Delta's response is to engage in a lengthy process to flush out the hot and cold lines. I had this faucet for about 9 months and finally threw it out. The faucet I replaced it with requires no such flushing and easily turns off without drips. In my opinion this faucet design is defective and should not be sold.  Bought the 9178 DST it has very little water flow from it . All water lines were flushed. I would never recommend this faucet to anyone. e to hire my plumber to replace. To date, I will have spent too much time and effort phoning Delta and almost as much on my plumber as I have these faucets. Although I love the look, I can't afford to use Delta products ever again. So disappointed.
Date published: 2024-01-30
Rated 5 out of 5 by from solid faucet no complaints good pressure and temp select, install was easy with included wrench. magnet failed within 6mos, but delta sent replacement magnets and it's been 3yrs no issues. cleaned out both screens once a year (not hard water) had some problems with dripping bit tightened up the bolt behind sprayer and not an issue. can't take apart sprayer head with wrench...way too hard as there's a slight leak from bottom (separate from the stream or sprayer) and I bet a clean out would help, but it's stuck and included wrench with teeth cams out before i can loosen it...very minor beef after 3 yeara. LOVE THAT LASER STREAM!
Date published: 2024-01-22
Rated 5 out of 5 by from LOVE THIS FAUCET 😍 We've only ever purchased faucets from Amazon and box stores like home depot, only to have them fall apart within a year, at the most. This time, at the suggestion of friends who are contractors, we purchased our delta faucet from a local contractors warehouse. It was considerably more than the diy home improvement boxstores for the seemingly same product. But the quality of the overall weight, metal and other components is far superior and worth the price. Apparently manufacturers use a different grade of metals for faucets sold through an actual contractor's store versus the box stores even though on the surface they look the same. I have to say, even though I balked at this initially, and cringed at the price difference for what looked to be the same item, there's absolutely no comparison. I'll never go back to Amazon or the box stores for another faucet again. We had purchased the Delta Leland model #9178ARDST, Clos to 3 years ago and I absolutely love it and have not had a single problem with it falling apart or any other mechanical issues
Date published: 2024-01-08
Rated 2 out of 5 by from Great faucet if you can stop it from leaking! I bought this 978-SD-DST faucet in August of 2022. It has performed fine until about a week ago when it refused to shut off. I followed the maintenance directions in the installation instructions but it failed to correct the problem. I have contacted Delta in the hope that they will send a new cartridge ASAP, as I hate to waste water, especially like this. Maybe they can send two, so when this fails again in a year or two, I will be prepared.
Date published: 2023-12-16
Rated 1 out of 5 by from Not a happy Delta customer I've had this faucet for almost 3 years. I had to replace the DIAMOND Seal handle cartridge in October of 2022. I need to replace it again, Adjusting the water temperature is impossible and very frustrating with this faucet. It's either screaming hot, or not hot enough. I am seriously considering replacing it altogether.
Date published: 2023-11-26
Rated 1 out of 5 by from Looks great, not happy with shut off I purchased Delta - 9178-SP-DST three years ago and while it still looks great, it constantly needs the Cartridge - DIAMOND™ Valve - 1H replaced. Thankfully the company sent me three replacements. But very unhappy to have to keep installing the part every year. Thankfully my neighbor is a contractor. Looks like I have to call and ask for more cartridges again. Maybe I got a lemon?!
Date published: 2023-11-03
Rated 4 out of 5 by from On off position Nice functional faucet but the on/off position is a little sensitive if not right in the center
Date published: 2023-10-05
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Q&A

If handle is mounted on the right, when you pull the handle toward you, should you get hot or cold water?

Asked by: Lisa
You should get cold water
Answered by: LuongLee
Date published: 2024-03-28

I have the Delta Leland touch faucet 9178 TAR DST. Can it still work when the batteries go dead

Asked by: LID
Hi LID, Thank you for your question! The light will flash red when the batteries are low. You can remove the batteries while the water is running to switch to manual mode. You can also turn the faucet off with the handle, disconnect the solenoid, and connect the hose directly to the faucet to bypass the solenoid. Best regards, Jon
Answered by: DeltaFaucet3
Date published: 2017-06-21

WHAT IS THE DIMENSION OF THE HOLE TO BE DRILLED IN THE C-TOP?

Asked by: LINDA
Hello, Thank you for your question! The hole size should be 1 3/8". Please reach out with further questions! Best Regards, Tim Digital Communications Specialist
Answered by: Timothy
Date published: 2025-04-23

Is this model the exact same where ever it is purchased?

My plumber installed this model 9178-Chrome-DST and charged me $769 for the faucet set, soap dispenser, and installation. When I told him the set was $200 on Amazon with free Prime shipping and so I thought the additional $569 was a bit high for installation his reply was that the quality of his Delta faucet was much better than what I could buy online, because he is a plumber. Is this true? Isn't a Model 9178 Chrome DST the same wherever it is bought??
Asked by: Theresa B
Dear Theresa B, Thank you for your question. We appreciate your interest in Delta faucets. All Delta faucets feature the same quality parts, materials, and workmanship, no matter what kind of dealer sells them. Delta retail dealers usually sell faucets that include the handles in the boxes. Plumbing professionals and Delta Studio Showrooms sell faucets where the faucets and handles are packaged and sold separately ("LHP" models), giving the customer some additional styling choices. However, the quality of all Delta faucets is the same. Best regards, Tanya
Answered by: Tanya
Date published: 2018-02-06

Does the spray/stream revert to a default setting when the water is turned off?

Asked by: kneeley
Hi Kneeley, Thank you for your question! The button on the spray wand for the model 9178-DST will stay diverted to the mode it was set at by the customer. It will not switch to a default when turned off. Best regards, Brandis
Answered by: DeltaFaucet7
Date published: 2024-03-28

Stainless steel vs arctic finish

We have 2 year old whirlpool appliances and will be installing a countertop with Solera SR305 sink under counter mount stainless steel sink. Your opinion please on the arctic or stainless steel finish for delta leader faucet 19978 or 9178 This is a one shot deal so I need to get it right. Thanks
Asked by: Diane
Hi Diane, Thank you for your question. There is a slight difference between the Delta Faucet Stainless Steel finish and the Delta Faucet Artic Stainless finish. Stainless Steel has a gold tone to it and is mostly used in the bath. Artic Stainless has a blue tint to it and more closely matches stainless steel appliances out in the market today. It is only used in the kitchen. Thanks, Dave
Answered by: DeltaFaucet2
Date published: 2024-03-28

We’ve had our 9178-DST for 5 months & constantly have water puddles from our hands on our Quartz countertop. Constantly drying around the faucet. Can we move this so the handle is in the front instead of the right side and has anyone else done this. 

Asked by: Shari
Thank you for your question, Shari! This Delta model can be installed with the handle in front if desired. You will simply need a helper to hold the faucet in place while you loosen the mounting nut below the counter just enough to reposition the faucet. You may also want to consider upgrading to the Touch20 version of this model which will allow you turn the faucet on or off with a quick flick of the wrist. https://www.deltafaucet.com/kitchen/product/9178T-DST Best regards, Edward
Answered by: Delta Faucet
Date published: 2024-03-28

I bought this through amazon and the aerator is 1.8 gpm, we don't have any local code restrictions and I would like to find a 2.2 gpm aerator that would fit this . Someone (from delta) recommended Delta RP53998 2.2 Gpm Aerator, Chrome. This was to big

Asked by: Sharon
Thank you for your question, Sharon! I apologize for the confusion with this part and we are happy to help. The aerator RP53998 is not meant for the new Spotshield wand that now comes with this model. We do offer a 2.2 gpm aerator with the correct thread size for your wand as part number RP46827. https://www.deltafaucet.com/parts-product-detail?modelNumber=RP46827 Best regards, Edward
Answered by: Delta Faucet
Date published: 2024-03-28
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Michael Graves™ Set Screw

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RP40650

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Delta®

Delta® Stabilization Plate

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RP37490

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Delta®

Delta® Soap / Lotion Dispenser

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RP50813

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Leland®

Leland® Metal Lever Handle Kit

List Price: $73.05 - $115.25
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RP63195

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Victorian® Aerator & Wrench - Pull-Out or Pull-Down

List Price: $31.10
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RP50815

4.56 27
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Delta®

Delta® Adapter Kit - PEX Compression (4)

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RP63263

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Delta®

Delta® Soap / Lotion Dispenser - Nut

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RP21945

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Delta®

Delta® Magnet Replacement Kit

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RP80977

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Allora®

Allora® Soap / Lotion Dispenser - Body Assembly

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RP47888

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Delta®

Delta® Hose Weight Assembly

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Delta®

Delta® Friction Spacers & Clip - Kitchen

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RP60923

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Delta®

Delta® Wrench - DIAMOND™ Seal Technology Faucets

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RP60924

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Leland®

Leland® Spray Assembly - Pull-Down Kitchen

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Delta®

Delta® O-Ring

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RP13938

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Odin® Clip

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RP60911

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