Single Handle Pull-Down Kitchen Faucet with Touch<sub>2</sub>O® and ShieldSpray® Technologies in Venetian Bronze
Model#:
9178T-RB-DST
PRODUCT FEATURES
Touch it on. Touch it off. Whether you have two full hands or 10 messy fingers, Delta® Touch2O® Technology helps keep your faucet clean, even when your hands aren’t. A simple touch anywhere on the spout or handle with your wrist or forearm activates the flow of water at the temperature where your handle is set. The Delta TempSense™ LED light changes color to alert you to the water’s temperature and eliminate any possible surprises or discomfort. 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. Electronic parts are backed by our 5-year electronic parts warranty. *Industry standard is based on ASME A112.18.1 of 500,000 cycles.
- With Touch2O® Technology a simple touch anywhere on the spout or handle will start and stop the flow of water
- Helps keep your faucet cleaner, because washing the mess off your hands shouldn’t involve making a mess of your faucet
- LED light signals blue when touch mode is active and flash red when batteries are running low
- Automatic water flow shut-off after four minutes helps conserve water
- Integrated TempSense™ LED light shows water temperature, changing from blue to magenta to red as temperature increases
- Battery operated 6 AA (included) with a battery life of approximately 1 year or 6 C (not included) with a battery life of approximately 3 years
- Intuitive Touch2O® Technology can sense the difference between a touch and a grab, reducing the chances of activation
- Optional A/C adapter EP102157 may be ordered separately
- 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
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.
Water-Efficient
Water-Efficient
CalgreenCert Tooltip information here...
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.
ShieldSpray®
ShieldSpray®
ShieldSpray® Technology cleans with laser-like precision while containing mess and splatter. A concentrated jet powers away stubborn remnants of food while an innovative shield of water surrounds the jet and mess to keep the splashing contained, so you can spend less time soaking, scrubbing and shirt swapping.
MagnaTite® Docking
MagnaTite® Docking
The pull-down spray head utilizes a powerful magnet which keeps the wand securely in place when not in use. No more dangling!
VoiceIQ® Compatible
VoiceIQ® Compatible
VoiceIQ® capabilities can be added to any Delta® Touch2O® Faucet manufactured after 01/01/2018.
Touch2O® Technology
Touch2O® Technology
Touch2O® Technology lets you turn the water on or off just by touching any part of the handle or faucet. It’s more sanitary, and it lets you save water by stopping it momentarily when your hands are full and you don’t want to reach back and manually turn the handle.
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
Resources
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.) :
14-27/32
Valve Type:
DIAMOND(TM) Seal Valve
INSTALLATION SUPPORT
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REVIEWS
Rated 2 out of
5
by
sgroovez from
Works, but I have total buyers remorse
After moving into a home, it was decided that we would replace the kitchen faucet. Thinking it would be a good idea to have something you could touch to turn on and off. After having some power outages this past winter, we found out that the solenoid doesn't work unless there is power in the faucet, so I had to find batteries to put into the battery holder to get the faucet to work. There is also a timer that shuts the faucet off after some time. Which is incredibly frustrating if you are filling a big pot with water, or washing a lot of dishes. I really wish we had purchased this model with out the touch feature, as its more frustrating than having to move the handle to turn the water on and off. If there was a way to eliminate the timer, I might be more happy, and if there was a way to put this into a "manual" mode, I would be even happier with power failures.
Date published: 2022-03-13
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Ed K from
Great faucet. Get the voice control as well
Exactly as advertised Love it
Date published: 2022-02-20
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Laura M from
Beautiful replacement faucet
faucet is beautiful. I was unsure of the touch control feature, but the battery pack is in a very accessible location, and the touch control works well.
Date published: 2022-02-16
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Carrie from
I love the touch feature but it no longer retracts
Two years ago when I bought it, it was great, now it no longer retracts all the way and the lock tight feature failed.
Date published: 2021-12-07
Rated 2 out of
5
by
Robert from
Delta 9178T Malfunction
Have had this product for about 2 years.. Seems as if it has a mind of it's own sometime off and on without our touching it. However the big problem is that now it won't come on. Have replaced the batteries with no success. When its turned on, for a while it would just have a small stream about the size of a match stick then suddenly come on full. Now it won't come on at all. Checked batteries again with not success.
Date published: 2021-11-24
Rated 2 out of
5
by
Tammy V from
faucet
water pressure is very low on this faucet and I really wanted to like the touch to turn off and on, but if you just barely touch it anywhere it turns off or on. It also has an auto shut off that I don't like. I guess the faucet works the way that it is supposed to and I should have done better research before buying it.
Date published: 2021-10-07
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Jason from
Working great except for the light
I just installed this Touch 2.0 Leland faucet and have no major issues so far. I installed this by myself and the install was very simple and straight-forward. It took me about an hour to remove the old faucet and install the new one.
My only issue and the reason for the three stars is the temperature indicator led is barely visible. When standing at the sink, it does not even appear to be working. When bending down to be at eye level, the light does work but is very faint. As it is, the light is useless as an indicator because it can not be seen unless the kitchen is dark. I really don't intend to be washing dishes in the dark. Hopefully this minor issue can be resolved.
Date published: 2021-09-10
Rated 1 out of
5
by
vrl1020 from
Defective Product
Bought this faucet during a kitchen remodel. Within 6 months the handle started leaking when left in the "open" position. I called Delta and they sent a replacement cartridge to fix the leak. I spent money to have my plumber install the new piece. Almost immediately the handle began to leak again. I would come into the kitchen in the morning and my entire island would be covered in water and spilling onto the floor. Stopped using the touch feature and just closed the handle like a normal faucet to prevent leaking and it is now leaking with the handle closed too. Also, the magnet component that retracts the head of the faucet back into the arm has completely rusted out and disintegrated after a year of use. Delta is now sending me more parts (in lieu of a replacement faucet) and refuses to acknowledge that I received a poor product.
Date published: 2021-09-09
Rated 3 out of
5
by
cheesegeek from
Love/hate relationship with faucet
First the bad - buyers need to be aware of an problem with the cartridge for this model.
Purchased this last spring, but because of COVID, did not have it installed until last October. A few months ago, it started dripping. Also, since the faucet was installed, the water pressure has gone from ok to worse, with it taking 20 minutes to fill up my medium-sized kitchen sink. After looking online, I see that there is a known issue with the cartridge for this model and people are having to replace it several times.
The water pressure was lower in the faucet as soon as it was installed. We tried cleaning the little tiny circular filter in the faucet head with no luck, and so with everything going on, we just lived with it. But when the flow became a big issue (couldn't rinse out debris in the sink, garbage disposal wasn't getting clean), we had a plumber come over thinking it was an issue with the new lines that were put in before the faucet was installed. Nope. Plumber tells us the cartridge is bad and needs to be replaced after only 9 months of using it. So, we'll have to buy another cartridge and have the plumber come back out, replace it, and then pay his bill $$$.
Now the good. What do I love about the faucet? Everything else. I have rheumatoid arthritis and several other health issues, and having a faucet that turns on with a touch is so wonderful. It's also a huge bonus when your hands are filthy and you can use your wrist to turn the water on. Combined with our automatic soap dispenser, it's effortless to clean our hands. I find myself wishing all of our faucets would turn on with just a touch! And the three spray modes are great, especially the one that comes out as a very focused stream which removes bits of gunk stuck to plates, etc. Some people don't care for a feature which turns the faucet off after 4 minutes. I actually enjoy that as I can leave the faucet on to fill the sink or a pot and know it will turn itself off. More than once I've turned the faucet on and forgotten about it, and now I don't have to worry. It also looks great on our counter, which was a minor factor when purchasing this.
Would I purchase this again? Probably. We looked around for over a month trying to find a faucet that fit our needs and specifications and found one that crossed everything off. But the cartridge needing to be replaced is frustrating and costly.
Date published: 2021-07-05
Rated 1 out of
5
by
John P from
Not the Quality That I Expected From Delta
Purchased in April and installed by plumber in late May. Needed two parts right away out of the box as unit leaked from spray nozzle and spray pattern was not correct. Delta tech support person Carmen was helpful and parts arrived as scheduled. Still waiting for plumber to complete install as happens when things don't go well the first time.
Date published: 2021-06-07
Rated 5 out of
5
by
jld1 from
Excellence
High quality with great results
Date published: 2021-05-01
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Paul from
Awesome Coolist!!!
I saw this Faucet at a time share stay & told the missus we need to install one of these in our kitchen.
She raves every day how much she loves it!
Date published: 2021-04-29
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Spider3121 from
Looks Good
I bought this along with the adapter, which was a waste of money. You cannot plug this into the same outlet that your garbage disposal is plugged into. If I had known this I could have saved buying the adapter. I was trying to be eco friendly and not use batteries.
Date published: 2021-04-26
Rated 2 out of
5
by
Kay42 from
Disapponted
I had a Leland kitchen faucet in prior house and really liked it. So got that faucet again for new house. The sprayer is different and I hate it. There are 3 modes of spray instead of two. The water stream is very puny, I don’t know what this “bubble” spray is for. It does nothing for me. I would like to have spray head like before that just had regular stream or spray,
Date published: 2021-03-21
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Taffy from
Great Features
The faucet lived up to my expectations.
Date published: 2021-03-13
Rated 4 out of
5
by
LG Foodie from
Good faucet
Good faucet - nice stream and very reliable with the touch function except doesn't work through long sleeves.
Date published: 2021-03-02
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Cindyloo from
Kitchen faucet
So far I love it. It's nice to be able to just touch it and it turns on!
Date published: 2021-02-22
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Pat59 from
Great
I like the Touch2O. Very usefull!
Date published: 2021-02-18
Rated 4 out of
5
by
J R from
works as advertised.
Everything works as advertised. The touch on/off feature is great, takes some getting used to.
Date published: 2021-02-11
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Captain Mike from
Works Great and easy install
I purchased this faucet and installed it myself. The instruction videos proved very beneficial. The faucet works as expected and I am very happy with the quality. I will always recommend Delta.
Date published: 2021-01-29
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Mike from
Easy Install
Works very well as advertised. Very happy with easy install and the final result. A quality solid product.
Date published: 2021-01-21
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Peg123 from
Touch feature
I absolutely love the touch on and off feature and the spot shield. It was a little difficult to install but it was worth it!!
Date published: 2021-01-18
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Poppydude66 from
Great Tech Support
Excellent faucet. Delta tech specialist was great help in answering questions about dripping faucet with solenoid touch control. Also, sent me a new wand retainer & replacement kit at no cost. Old retainer broke apart - manufacturing issue.
Date published: 2021-01-15
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Mike496 from
Ouch! Did Not Work
We just built a new house and thought we would try a "touch" kitchen facet. After a few days, there must have been sand/dirt in the lines that caused the volume to be reduced. I contacted the builder and did nothing. Since then, the volume of water has slowed to a trickle which makes washing dishes miserable. I contacted the supply house who contacted Delta and there are no parts available and have been back ordered for months. Got fed up with this facet and will replace with a normal 0n/Off using a handle. By the way, we have to other sinks in the kitchen area that does not have touch and they work just fine. This facet has been a headache since day 1 and I would not recommend to buy one.
Date published: 2021-01-14
Rated 1 out of
5
by
jenna from
Touch feature became posessed and now faucet leaks
I've had this faucet for over 5 years. The touch feature became possessed and would just turn on all by itself when no one was even close to it. I did all the trouble-shooting that the Delta website recommended (clearly lots of people have had similar issues). Eventually I gave up and disconnected the touch feature. But now the faucet is almost impossible to turn off. If you don't slam the handle just right it drips. So basically, every time I go to turn if off it takes three or four tries. Additionally, it is extremely difficult to find the exact right balance of hot and cold. Once you fight the sweet spot you don't want to turn the water off for fear you'll never find it again. So you end up wasting a ton of water. It was great when it worked but too much money to just have to replace it after five or six years. I'm not even going to bother with the warranty to get the leak fixed because I have so much trouble with the temperature balance.
Date published: 2021-01-14
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Doug from
Love the features.
Just got it installed and it's working great.
Date published: 2021-01-13
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Anonymous from
Great faucet
I just love this faucet. The look is great and the touch is so convenient. Works perfect
Date published: 2020-12-28
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Jb38 from
Works like a charm
I bought this months ago but really didn’t need it. I decided to remodel my kitchen and installed it 4 days ago. It is great. No more messy faucet handles to deal with while cooking.
Date published: 2020-12-26
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Razor93 from
Great features
Being able to touch the faucet and have the water start is great and makes it easy to use when your hands are dirty.
Date published: 2020-12-19
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Dogface 10000 from
Great feature of touch off and on
I got this faucet installed yesterday and I love the feature of touch off and on. So far so good.
Date published: 2020-12-18
Q&A
Can a Delta LELAND 9178T-RB-DST replace a Delta SIGNATURE 470-AR-DST?
Hi, Thank you for contacting us.
We apologize for any inconvenience. We are more than happy to help you.
To further assist you. We would like to gather further information. We will need to have your full name, physical street address, telephone number and date of installation.
Please contact our TECH2O CONCIERGE at 1-844-923-5368 | Email: concierge@deltafaucet.com | Facebook/Twitter: @deltafaucet. 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.
Best Regards,
Bethany
Date published: 2024-03-28
Can I rotate the on/off handle portion to the front to use? My backsplash is too close to rotate the hold cold lever when it's turned on.
Hi, Nate!
Thank you for your question. The minimum clearance to back splash for the Delta 9178T-RB-DST is 2 1/2" (64 mm). We recommend installing this faucet with the handle on the right. You may install it with the handle on the front, but the temperature adjustment will be opposite of the standard operation for single handle faucets. You could compensate for this by swapping the hot and cold supply lines under the sink. However, the red/blue button on the handle will no longer indicate the correct temperature.
Best Regards, Rosanna
Date published: 2024-03-28
Most single handle kitchen faucets have the handle on the right. Are there any Delta kitchen faucets that come with a handle on the left
Hello Kmel,
Thank you for your question. We recommend installing the side mounted handled faucets with the handle on the right. You may install it with the handle on the front or left side, but the temperature adjustment will be opposite of the standard operation for single handle faucets.
You can compensate for this by swapping the hot and cold supply lines under the sink. However, the red/blue button will no longer indicate the correct temperature.
Best regards,
Tanya
Date published: 2024-03-28
Can you recommend a drain that would match the bronze finish?
Hello Lisa,
Thank you for your question. Unfortunately, Delta does not manufacture any kitchen drain assemblies in the Venetian Bronze finish at this time, that would work with the Leland Touch2O Pull-Down Kitchen 9178T-RB-DST faucet.
Best regards,
Tanya
Date published: 2024-03-28
My faucet has a low water flow. How do I increase the pressure?
Hi, Ken!
Thank you for your question. The faucet gives a 1.8 gpm. If you are getting less than a 1.8 gpm flow rate, we recommend to flush the line to make sure no debris is clogging the sprayer. You can also soak the sprayer in a solution of 50% white vinegar and 50% water mixture for an hour to clean. If you need any assistance with this, please call our Delta customer Service line at (800)345-3358. We are available Monday-Friday, 7am-7pm CST and Saturday, 8am-5pm, CST.
Best Regards,
Rosanna
Date published: 2024-03-28
How is the temperature controlled. I am assuming the touch only turns on and off and the temp was the last selected
Hi, Norma!
Thank you for your question. The Delta 9178T-RB-DST faucet temperature is controlled with by the handle manually. The touch function turns the water on and off for the faucet.
Best Regards,
Rosanna
Date published: 2024-03-28
Is there an owner's manual or a user's manual for the Delta 9178T-RB-DST Touch 20 Kitchen Faucet? I do not mean a very technical document for a professional installer like the Maintenance & Installation Sheet or the Technical Specifications Sheet.
Hi, Gerson19152!
Thank you for your question. Here is a link to the Maintenance & Installation Guide for the Delta 9178T-RB-DST faucet:
https://media.deltafaucet.com/MandI/92834%20Rev%20F.pdf
Best Regards,
Rosanna
Date published: 2024-03-28
2 questions - Does the touch on/off work if the faucet handle is in the off position, the on position or both? If the handle is in the off position, at what temperature setting does the water come on?
Hi, Rishty!
Thank you for your question. The touch function for the Delta 9178T-RB-DST Faucet will only work with the handle in the 'on' position as this allows water to travel through the faucet.
Best Regards, Rosanna
Date published: 2024-03-28
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